We likely can’t save the manuals forever.

They’re already slowly disappearing and when we completely transition to electric cars, the row-your-own-gear option will be dead (EVs don’t need transmissions).

But, let’s enjoy the stick shift while we can.

Here is a list of new cars in Canada that are still available with a manual transmission in 2025. We’ re keeping this list relatively mainstream so we’ve set the price threshold at $99,000, so nothing in the six-figures-plus category is listed here. Utility vehicles such as pickup trucks and SUVs are also excluded from this list.

The list is largely the same as in the United States but with some slight differences. For example, the Nissan Sentra is available with a manual transmission in Canada but not in the U.S., while the Nissan Versa has an available stick shift in the U.S. but not in Canada.

The following article is neither a review nor a recommendation, it is simply a list of what’s available. Starting advertised price is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), plus fees and levies. Fees and levies may differ by province. Tax is extra. Dealers may set their own prices. Check with your local dealer for an exact price.

The list is in descending order, starting with the most expensive.

BMW M4

Starting advertised price: $97,557 (MSRP of $94,300)

Drive layout: RWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The M4 coupe is powered by a twin-turbo inline-six-cylinder engine with 473 hp and comes standard with three pedals. There are also Competition and CS models of the M4, but those cost more and drop the stick shift for an automatic. With the standard M4, you get a carbon roof, light alloy wheels and a suspension set-up designed for spirited driving. The cabriolet version is only available in Competition guise, with a price well north of six figures and an automatic only.

Build yours on the BMW Canada website.

BMW M3

Starting advertised price: $97,157 (MSRP of $93,900)

Drive layout: RWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The M3 sedan is a mechanical twin of the M4, but offers four doors. It’s powered by the same a twin-turbo inline-six-cylinder engine with 473 hp and comes standard with a manual transmission. There’s also a more expensive, more powerful M3 Competition version, but that one features all-wheel drive and is only available with an automatic. The standard M3 includes a carbon roof and is designed for maximum agility, precision and dynamics.

Build yours on the BMW Canada website.

Porsche 718 Boxster

Starting advertised price: $87,735 (MSRP of $81,900)

Drive layout: Mid-engine RWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The 718 Boxster (formerly Boxster) is Porsche’s entry-level roadster, which in base trim packs 296 hp and features a soft top that can open and close in nine seconds at speeds up to 50 km/h. The two-seater comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels. Drivers can select between a six-speed manual, which includes the Sport Chrono package, or a seven-speed PDK automatic, with no price difference for either choice.

Build yours on the Porsche website.

Porsche 718 Cayman

Starting advertised price: $85,335 (MSRP of $79,500)

Drive layout: Mid-engine RWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The 718 Cayman (formerly Cayman) is essentially a coupe version of the Boxster, so you get the same 2-litre turbocharged engine, but for some reason it has 295 hp (one less) and a choice of a seven-speed PDK transmission or six-speed manual with the Sport Chrono package.

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BMW Z4 M40i

Starting advertised price: $85,257 (MSRP of $82,000)

Drive layout: RWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The BMW Z4 is available with two powertrain options, but the stick shift is only available on the more powerful M40i roadster, which features a twin-turbo inline-six-cylinder engine producing 382 hp. The Z4 combines sportiness with precision-tuned dynamics and luxury with a roadster body style.

Build yours on the BMW Canada website.

BMW M2

Starting advertised price: $82,657 (MSRP of $79,400)

Drive layout: RWD

Number of forward gears: 6

BMW’s M2 is a small car with the same engine that powers the M3 and M4 shoehorned under its hood. The twin-turbo inline six produces 473 hp and sends power to the rear wheels. An automatic is also available. A precision-tuned chassis and suspension are part of the compact package.

Build yours on the BMW Canada website.

Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing

Starting advertised price: $74,533 (MSRP of $71,299)

Drive layout: RWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The CT4 sedan is available in a pair of V-Series guises with the standard CT4-V only available with an automatic and all-wheel drive, while the more powerful CT4-V Blackwing gets rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission. There’s also an optional 10-speed automatic. With the Blackwing you get a twin-turbo V6 engine pumping out 472 hp, magnetic ride control, Brembo brakes, selectable drive modes and a host of performance and safety tech.

Build yours on the Cadillac Canada website.

Toyota GR Supra

Starting advertised price: $65,730 (MSRP of $62,735)

Drive layout: RWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The Toyota Supra is a mechanical twin of the BMW Z4, except it doesn’t have the four-cylinder option as of 2025, now only available with the six-cylinder motor producing 382 hp. It can be had with a six-speed manual or an automatic and comes standard with 19-inch forged alloy wheels, four-piston Brembo brakes, launch control, an adaptive variable suspension and more.

Build yours on the Toyota Canada website.

Honda Civic Type R

Starting advertised price: $55,066

Drive layout: FWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The Civic Type R is Honda’s hot hatch. It’s powered by a 2-litre VTEC engine producing 315 hp and includes a short-throw stick shift with rev-match control. If you need to stop quickly, the car comes with four-piston Brembo calipers up front. There are also selectable drive modes and a handy Honda LogR DataLogger app to help you track your performance on the track.

Build yours on the Honda Canada website.

Ford Mustang GT

Starting advertised price: $54,675 (MSRP of $52,380)

Drive layout: RWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The Ford Mustang needs no introduction. In 2025, the Mustang starts at around $40,000, but that’s for the four-cylinder model, which doesn’t have a manual transmission option. If you want the stick shift, you have to step up to the V8-powered GT model, which packs 480 hp. You can also select a 10-speed automatic if you prefer.

Build yours on the Ford Canada website.

Nissan Z

Starting advertised price: $53,846 (MSRP of $50,998)

Drive layout: RWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The Z is a lightweight car powered by a twin-turbo V6 producing 400 hp and 350 lb.-ft. of torque. Buyers can choose the six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic with no price penalty for either. Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels and a dual exhaust.

Build yours on the Nissan Canada website.

Toyota GR Corolla

Starting advertised price: $51,410 (MSRP of $48,515)

Drive layout: AWD

Number of forward gears: 6

Toyota’s hot hatch is no regular Corolla. This car is engineered by the people who make Toyota’s rally cars and is powered by a three-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 300 hp with standard all-wheel drive. A six-speed manual is standard fare, but Toyota added an eight-speed automatic in 2025. The car rides on 18-inch forged alloy wheels and has a limited slip differentials front and rear for your rallying pleasures.

Build yours on the Toyota Canada website.

Acura Integra

Starting advertised price: $47,101 (MSRP of $45,375)

Drive layout: FWD

Number of forward gears: 6

Acura’s compact four-door car is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre engine with 200 hp and comes standard with 18-inch wheels, a premium audio system and has an available close-ratio six-speed manual with rev-match control. The manual is not available on the base model so you have to move up to the Elite A-Spec model to get it. The price shown above is for the manual model.

Build yours on the Acura Canada website.

Mazda MX-5 RF

Starting advertised price: $45,121 (MSRP of $42,100)

Drive layout: RWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The MX-5 RF is the hard-top convertible roadster version of the MX-5, also called the Miata, which appears a little lower on this list. It’s powered by a Skyactiv-G 2-litre four-cyilnder engine with 181 hp, and comes standard nine Bose speakers with AudioPilot 2 noise compensation technology, a sport suspension with Bilstein shock absorbers (manual transmission only) plus all the standard features found on the soft-top MX-5.

Build yours on the Mazda Canada website.

Hyundai Elantra N

Starting advertised price: $42,759 (MSRP of $40,199)

Drive layout: FWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The sportiest Elantra is powered by a 2-litre turbocharged engine producing 276 hp and comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission with downshift rev-match control. There’s an optional eight-speed wet dual clutch transmission if you’d rather let the car shift for you. The Elantra N features an electronically controlled suspension, multi-link rear suspension with a rear strut tie bar, N Sport bucket seats and more.

Build yours on the Hyundai Canada website.

Subaru WRX

Starting advertised price: $40,474 (MSRP of $37,995)

Drive layout: AWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The WRX is no longer a sporty trim on the Impreza, but its own car model. It comes standard with symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission, while an automatic is available. The turbocharged boxer engine pumps out 271 hp, and the car comes standard with heated performance-designed front seats and EyeSight driver assist technology with lane centring assist.

Build yours on the Subaru Canada website.

Mazda MX-5

Starting advertised price: $38,121 (MSRP of $35,100)

Drive layout: RWD

Number of forward gears: 6

This little car, formerly called the Miata, comes standard with a Skyactiv-G 2-litre engine, good for 181 hp and 151 lb.-ft. of torque, 17-inch alloy wheels and leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake handle. A six-speed manual transmission is the only gearbox available on the base model and comes standard on the higher trims.

Build yours on the Mazda Canada website.

Honda Civic Si

Starting advertised price: $38,066 (MSRP of $36,100)

Drive layout: FWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The sportier version of the Civic, the Si sedan is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 200 hp. The car rides on 18-inch wheels, has selectable drive modes, is loaded with tech, including a 12-speaker Bose sound system and more. The short-throw transmission also has rev-match control to ensure smooth shifts every time.

Build yours on the Honda Canada website.

Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Starting advertised price: $37,581 (MSRP of $34,995)

Drive layout: FWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The Jetta GLI, the sportier version of the Jetta sedan, is the only car remaining in VW’s Canadian lineup with an available stick shift. The Golf R and GTI are dropping the option in 2025. With the Jetta GLI, you get a turbocharged 2-litre engine that’s good for 228 hp, a precision-tuned suspension and room for the family. Your options are a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic.

Build yours on the Volkswagen Canada website.

Mazda3 Sport GT

Starting advertised price: $37,537 (MSRP of $34,450)

Drive layout: FWD

Number of forward gears: 6

Mazda’s compact car has a bit of an odd access to a manual transmission. The car is available as the Mazda3 sedan and Mazda3 Sport hatchback, but only the GT grade of the hatchback has an available stick shift – all others are automatic only. The price you see listed above is for the car with the manual transmission. This grade rides on 18-inch wheels and features a 2.5-litre Skyactiv-G engine that produces 191 hp and manages an impressive fuel economy of 6.4L/100 km on the highway.

Build yours on the Mazda Canada website.

Toyota GR86

Starting advertised price: $35,350 (MSRP of $32,355)

Drive layout: RWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The Toyota GR86 is a small, lightweight sports car that seats four and comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission and a 2.4-litre boxer engine good for 228 hp. Toyota engineers tuned the car to make it easy to let loose and get the rear wheels to spin when taking corners, according to various automotive publications. Standard features include an active rear sports differential, smart key with push button start, digital gauge cluster, dual zone climate control, various advanced safety features and more.

Build yours on the Toyota Canada website.

Subaru BRZ

Starting advertised price: $34,970 (MSRP of $32,495)

Drive layout: RWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The BRZ is a twin of the Toyota GR86 except it wears the Subaru badge and has its own front-end design. The base model comes standard with Subaru’s vehicle dynamics control with Track mode, automatic dual-zone climate control, EyeSight driver assist technology with adaptive cruise control and a few other goodies. Whereas the Toyota lets loose easily, Subaru engineers focused on precise steering with the BRZ, according to various reviews.

Build yours on the Subaru Canada website.

Nissan Sentra

Starting advertised price: $26,505 (MSRP of $23,898)

Drive layout: FWD

Number of forward gears: 6

The stick shift is only available on two grades of the Sentra compact sedan, the base S trim and the higher-up SR trim, whereas all other grades get a continuously variable transmission only. The car is powered by a fuel-efficient 2-litre four-cylinder engine with 149 hp and 146 lb.-ft. of torque, and comes standard with a host of safety and comfort features.

Build yours on the Nissan Canada website.

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We won’t highlight them here, but there are a few cars that exceed the price of $100,000 and have an available manual transmissions. If you are interested in looking them up, they include the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, Lotus Emira, certain versions of the Porsche 911, and a few cars from ultra-low-volume brands, including the Pagani Utopia, Shelby GT350 and Aston Martin Valour.