Subaru is one of the few companies that still offers manual transmissions. With the 2024 Impreza, though, the company has eliminated the manual from its entry model.
SubaruWhen it comes to the dwindling availability of manual transmissions, Subaru has long been an enthusiast ally. The company continued offering them in the Outback and Forester long after the manual SUV become a niche market, still offers one in the WRX, and even builds the baby-SUV Crosstrek with a stick. Unfortunately for shift-loving enthusiasts, though, the manual Outback and Forester died long ago and now, the manual Impreza is gone too.
The press materials for the new car mention a continuously variable transmission with paddles, but there’s no note of a row-your-own option. After reaching out to Subaru, a spokesperson confirmed its demise to Road & Track.
“The new car comes exclusively as a hatch with CVT in all trims,” Subaru spokesperson Jessica Tullman told Road & Track.
That’s a huge blow, as very few cheap cars now offer manual transmissions. The Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Volkswagen Jetta do, but none of those come with all-wheel drive. Luckily, if you want an Impreza-sized vehicle with all-wheel drive and a manual, Subaru still has you covered. The base model Crosstrek still offers a six-speed manual. If you want it, you should get in before the company redesigns it. After all, it seems like the company’s commitment to the manual is fading.
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