Volkswagen to end US manual sales after 2026 model year
Volkswagen has decided to stop selling manual-transmission vehicles in the US after the 2026 model year.
The Jetta GLI, currently one of the last VW models with a stick shift, will switch to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission for the 2027 model year.
So if you love shifting gears yourself, you've got until the end of the 2026 model year before manuals are gone from VW's lineup.
Global demand for manuals keeps dropping
Volkswagen admits some drivers feel strongly about manuals, but global demand keeps dropping, and it's just not practical anymore.
This move follows earlier cuts to manual options on Golf GTI and Golf R.
It's not just VW: just over 25 cars in the US will offer manuals in the 2026 model year, and even brands like BMW say it's getting harder to keep them around.
The classic stick shift is quickly becoming a rare sight on American roads.