Top Cars of 2016 That Still Offer a Manual Gearbox

VW Golf R (Credit: © Volkswagen)

6. 2016 Volkswagen Golf R

The 292-horsepower Volkswagen Golf R is a hoot regardless of its gearbox, but its standard six-speed manual is the transmission of choice for old-school drivers. Sure, the dual-clutch option delivers superior performance—it’s a whopping 0.8 seconds quicker to 60 mph with the dual-clutch unit—but the six-speed manual delivers that visceral feeling traditionalists crave. You simply can’t replace that feeling by tugging on a paddle.

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