These 6 Manual Transmission Equipped Cars are the Best to Buy in Nigeria

Automatic cars are gradually taking over the car industry as well as the car market as many manufacturers focus more on automatic transmission. Every year fewer vehicles are equipped with stick-shifts (manual transmission). Times have changed, and no longer are manual transmissions considered cheaper, safer, and more powerful than automatics.

However, there are still vehicles where stick-shifts make sense, particularly when it comes to high-performance sports cars. The car with a clutch pedal requires more techniques to master and thus, makes the motorist a more skillful driver. Many automakers as well as car buyers still see the beauty of manual cars.

Here are some of the greatest manual transmission-equipped cars available today. However, this is not the most exhaustive list of all manual tranny-equipped models. Some have been excluded as their automatic versions achieve much better gas mileage.

1. Honda Jazz 2017

The 2017 model of the Honda Jazz is one affordable manual vehicle in Nigeria. The Honda’s entry into the growing subcompact hatchback market in Nigeria evokes an energetic and upbeat aura that represents today’s lively and practical lifestyle. Buyers of the Honda Jazz get a single engine option, a 1.3-liter i-VTEC petrol unit offering 102PS and mated to a sweet-shifting six-speed gearbox.

Here are some of the benefits of purchasing this vehicle today:

• High reliability
• Accessible cabin
• Attractive appearance
• 1.5L chain-driven in-line 4-cylinder 16-valve engines with i-VTEC mated to either a 5-speed manual or automatic 

The Honda Jazz certainly is a great fit for every Nigerian family with form and practicality in mind.

2. Ford Fiesta Hatchback 2017

The 2017 Ford Fiesta gets a standard 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine that puts out 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive are standard, and a six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission is available as an option. 

Ford Fiesta hatchback’s hot-hatch design, tiny in size and comfortable to drive has made it a favorite among adrenaline lovers: 

• Excellent handling
• Well felt agility
• The first mini car to earn the Top Safety Pick Award by the U.S. Insurance Institute
• Either a 1.0L Eco Boost or a 1.5L gasoline engine, paired with either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed power shift transmission

For its great performance, good handling and agility, value for money, and small size, the Ford Fiesta hatchback is indeed a vehicle worth feasting for in form and function.

3. Chevrolet Spark 2017

The subcompact hatchback is the smallest Chevy ever made, but don’t be fooled by its unassuming stance. Its nice appearance, comfortable interior, and price range make the Chevrolet Spark a great choice for first-car buyers. 

• A decent, dependable car for parking and zipping around the city
• A 1.4L engine mated to either a 5-speed manual or CTV transmission

Many Spark owners say that the CTV transmission gets a tiny bit better fuel economy, but it’s not a particularly great feeling CTV. Perhaps the manual tranny brings more life to the small engine and more fun to the motorists.

4. Hyundai Accent 2017

The Hyundai Accent is a great choice for beginning drivers, most budget-conscious purchasers, as well as people who are into the cab business in our country. The Hyundai Accent 2017 seats five passengers. The sedan is available in base SE and Value Edition trims, while the hatchback comes in SE and Sport variations. Each uses a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine (137 horsepower, 123 pound-feet torque) and either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission

Here are some of the benefits of purchasing this vehicle today: 

• Great performance
• Fuel efficient
• Attractiveness
• Ample interior
• Cutting edge look
• A 1.6L diesel engine with VGT, or a 1.4L gasoline engine with CVT, mated to either a 6-speed manual or CVT-type transmission

A nice interior and spacious luggage space is evident, plus a decent amount of creature comforts make the Hyundai Accent a formidable rival against the very popular Toyota Vios. 

5. Subaru WRX STI 2017

The Subaru WRX is made for the enthusiast driver. The vehicle is a finely tuned legendary road car. Built on a stiff chassis for handling agility and precision, firm springs and fast steering offer this performance sedan an unsurpassed level of control.

Here are some of the benefits of purchasing this vehicle today: 

• Abundant power
• Remarkably nimble handling
• Available only as a sedan
• One of the most favourite cars featured in “The Fast and Furious”
• 2.5L Turbo-Intercooler High-Boost 4-Cylinder Boxer Engine and SI-Drive Technology

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With a quick turn-in and great steering, the car can give an impressive ride through different road conditions.

Conclusion

Even though the popularity of manual transmission vehicles has declined over the years, it still has one important benefit—you have control of your vehicle’s gear selection, and this is one of the features of manual cars that seasoned car owners love the most.