If you’re above a certain age, you may not know that once upon a time, a stick shift was not just an exotic accessory on one or two trim levels of specific cars. In fact, stick shifts were part of every vehicle ever made until the invention of the more convenient automatic transmission. Learning to drive with a stick shift and a clutch was to master timing and control of hand and foot maneuvers.Â
Suppose you want the control over performance and handling that only a manual transmission can offer or miss the fun you used to have when shifting gears. In that case, you can still find these new vehicles in Orange County, with this gearbox at the dealers of the Beach Boulevard of Cars in Huntington Beach.
2024 Chevrolet CamaroÂ
As the epitome of the American muscle car, the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro dominates the freeways with a 6.2-liter Supercharged V8 that roars with 650 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque on the ZL1 edition. Adaptive dampers automatically adjust stiffness based on your chosen Drive mode. This is the last year for any Camaro.
2024 Ford Mustang
This classic returns with a 5.0-liter V8 that produces 480 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque. When you want to soak up the sun on PCH, you can drop the top on the Mustang GT Premium Convertible Package.Â
2024 Honda Civic
The Sport edition of the 2024 Honda Civic hatchback gets you up to an EPA-estimated 36 highway MPG and 26 MPG in the city with the 6-speed manual and 158-horsepower 2.0-liter inline-4. Dual Zone Climate Control gives you and your front passenger your own temperatures.
2024 Hyundai Elantra N
With the N Corner Carving Differential on the 2024 Hyundai Elantra N, you optimize turning speed and traction and minimize understeer while pushing out up to 276 horsepower and 289 lb.-ft. of torque from the 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder. MacPherson struts and N Grin Shift push of a button provides an added boost of power.
2024 Kia Forte
The highest-performing GT trim of the 2024 Kia Forte belts out 201 horsepower from its 1.6-liter turbo 4-cylinder. A tilting and sliding sunroof, sport seats with SynTex trim, alloy sport pedals, and leather on the steering wheel and gear shift knob upgrade the interior style.
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Sleek and sporty, the 2-seat 2024 Mazda MX-5 excites with a convertible roadster version and a manual transmission on all trim levels. Its i-Activsense® safety technology guards against road hazards with constant monitoring and collision-avoiding tech.
2024 Nissan Versa
The affordable 2024 Nissan Versa’s starting S trim impresses with up to 35 MPG on the highway and 27 MPG in the city. A 7.0-inch infotainment system that wirelessly integrates your smartphone through Bluetooth® will help you find your way and entertain you.
2024 Subaru BRZ
Max out the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 to 400 horsepower and 384 lb.-ft. of torque with a manual transmission that is standard across the whole line of the 2024 Subaru BRZ. Two seats upholstered in leather emphasize athletic luxury.
2024 Toyota GR Corolla
Live your track dreams with the 300-horsepower G16E-GTS 1.6-liter turbo 3-cylinder that delivers up to 273 lb.-ft. of torque. All trims use a six-speed intelligent manual transmission with rev-matching. The Top Circuit Edition trim adds a high-mounted rear spoiler and a hood bulge with functioning air vents.
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Choose the top 380 Autobahn trim of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI to enjoy leather seats, a Head-Up Display, and 3-zone automatic climate control with an air filter. The 2.0-liter TSI® turbo 4-cylinder gets you 241 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque while rushing from 0 to 60 MPH in 6 seconds.
Those are some of the cars that still offer a stick shift and clutch. There are also offroading vehicles like the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, and trucks that still provide manual transmission for the stick shift enthusiasts. Check in with the dealers associated with Beach Boulevard of Cars and try out the manual transmissions with a test drive today.
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