For various reasons, the manual transmission is all but extinct in 2025. Just a few automakers are sticking it out with three pedals for the fans this year, including Subaru with the manual-equipped 2025 WRX which is a lot of fun but not intended for much serious off-road use. If you’re looking to do some four-wheeling while rowing your own gears as you explore new places and challenge yourself and your machine, then you’re a completely normal enthusiast driver who’s got a bit of thinking to do.
