5 manual cars I would honestly buy over any automatic in 2026

By: Saptak Bardhan
| Updated on: 18 May 2026, 16:06 pm

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For enthusiasts, five manual cars excel over automatics in 2026: the agile Maruti Ignis, the turbocharged Skoda Kylaq, the versatile Honda City, Hyundai's budget i20 N Line hot hatch, and the powerful BMW M2.

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First Published Date: 18 May 2026, 16:06 pm IST

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