Which pickup trucks can you buy with a manual transmission? As automatics are getting better with fuel efficiencies, reliability, performance, downshifting, and more gears, the percentage of manual cars bought in the US has fallen to 1%. Also, many find it cumbersome to change gears frequently and/or use an extra pedal, especially in traffic. As automatic pickups tow and carry better, only 2 companies offer manual gearboxes. While purists still love the stick-shift, they’re a vast minority, and the companies just can’t justify the production costs anymore. However, we’ll still show you the best pickup trucks you can buy with a manual transmission. and the best used pickup trucks that you can still find a warranty on!
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New Trucks with Manual Transmission
2021 Jeep Gladiator : $35,060
The 2021 Jeep Gladiator comes standard with 4WD, has removable body panels and a tough-as-nails persona, which make it one of the best pickups around. It is powered by the 3.6-liter V-6 that produces 285hp and 260lb-ft of torque, transmitted through Jeep’s standard 6-speed manual transmission. The Gladiator Sport S can tow up to 4000 lbs. However, you cannot get a manual with the other engines. Prices for the manual version start at $35,060.
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Max is a gizmo-savvy guy, who has a tendency to get pulled into the nitty gritty details of technology and cars. He attended UT Austin, where he studied Information Science. He’s married and has three kids, one dog and a GMC truck and a Porsche 911. With a large family, he still finds time to share tips and tricks on cars, trucks and more.
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