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Although more than half of new cars sold in Brazil currently come equipped with automatic transmission or alternative solutions, such as electric propulsion, models with manual gearboxes remain present, especially in entry-level and sports categories.

In 2026, an increase was observed in the availability of cars with manual transmissions in Brazil, driven mainly by the sports vehicle segment. Toyota, for example, introduced a new batch of the GR Corolla and continues to sell the GR Yaris. Simultaneously, Porsche expanded its three-pedal options for the 911 model.

Other available brands and models

In the national scenario, the new Hyundai i20 arrived, which has two configurations with a 1.0 naturally aspirated engine and a five-speed gearbox. In November, Renault plans to launch the Niagara pickup truck, confirming that the entry-level version will have a manual transmission.

Chevrolet stands out as the only manufacturer offering 1.0 cars with six gears in the country, while the Onix and Onix Plus models also feature a manual transmission with a 1.0 turbo engine. Furthermore, the brand offers the manual option in other vehicles such as Spin, Montana, and S10; although the Tracker previously had this option, it is currently sold only in the automatic version.

The current Citroën lineup focuses on simpler models with 1.0 engines, whether naturally aspirated or turbo. However, in the turbo models, the gearbox is always CVT, reserving the manual gearbox for the naturally aspirated Basalt and C3 versions.

Fiat offers manual transmission in its cars equipped with 1.0 and 1.3 naturally aspirated engines. An exception to this rule is the medium pickup Titano, in the entry-level Endurance version, which uses the 2.2 turbodiesel engine with 200 hp.

Ford launched the manual Mustang GT in 2025 in a limited edition of 200 units, which sold out quickly. Currently, the only vehicle from the brand with three pedals is the Ranger pickup, in the XL work version.

Honda maintains a well-operating manual transmission, even in its compact cars, but today it is offered exclusively in the sporty Civic Type R model.

Hyundai made the HB20 1.0 turbo with a manual transmission available up to the 2024 line, with six gears. Currently, the offer is restricted to the 1.0 naturally aspirated models, which have a five-speed manual gearbox.

The new generation of the Mitsubishi Triton was launched with a complete variety, including the GL work model. This medium pickup is notable for being the only one that does not suffer power or torque loss in its manual version.

Peugeot simplified its 208 model range in Brazil, offering the 1.0 naturally aspirated engine only in the Style model, which includes a sunroof and sporty trim. The French brand also sells the Partner Rapid van, which shares a platform with the Fiat Fiorino.

Porsche has never discontinued the manual gearbox, but it was absent in Brazil for several years. Currently, the manual option is available in the Carrera T and in three variants of the GT3.

Renault initially launched the Kardian only with a dual-clutch transmission, but soon added a manual version. In 2026, the entry-level Vibe model was introduced, priced below R$ 100 thousand and featuring efficiency improvements. The French brand also maintains simple models in its portfolio, such as the Duster, aimed at fleets, the subcompact Kwid, and the Oroch pickup.

Toyota sells its special models in limited batches of 99 units. In 2026, the GR Yaris compact and the medium GR Corolla were launched with updates. The Japanese brand also offers the entry-level Hilux with a manual transmission.

In the Volkswagen line, there are the Tera TSI and Virtus Sense, which combine a manual gearbox with a 1.0 turbo engine. The Polo Track, Tera MPI, and Saveiro use naturally aspirated engines.

There is a growth in electric vehicle sales in the Indian market. In September 2026, the passenger car segment recorded sales of 35,256 units. Tata Motors maintains its leading position in this segment, while Mahindra secured second place. Sales in this segment increased compared to the previous year, showing a 62% year-on-year growth.

When compared to last year, when all companies sold 21,757 electric vehicles in September, the figure reached 35,256 units in September 2026. This means that 13,499 more units were sold this year than last year.

According to the Auto Pandit report, the best-selling car in this segment is the Tata Punch EV from Tata Motors. For September, sales of this affordable and most compact electric SUV from Tata amounted to 4,702 units, demonstrating a sales increase of 284% compared to the same period last year.

In September last year, Tata Motors delivered 1,223 Punch EVs. The share of this Tata compact SUV in the total volume of electric vehicle sales was 13.3%. Additionally, sales of the Tata Motors Nexon EV reached 3,926 units, making it the third best-selling car in the segment.

The price of the Tata Punch EV starts from 9.79 lakh rupees including tax. However, the car can also be purchased under the BaaS (Battery as a Service) program, where the car's cost is reduced to 6.59 lakh rupees including tax. In this case, the buyer will have to pay for battery charging at a rate of 2.6 rupees per kilometer.

Punch EV is available with two battery options: 30kWh and 40kWh. The motor with the smaller battery provides 65kW of power, while the motor with the larger battery has a power of 95kW.

Tata Punch EV offers a claimed range of 468 kilometers. The time to charge the car from 20% to 80% is only 26 minutes. The car is equipped with a 360-degree view camera, front ventilated and leather seats, and a 10.25-inch infotainment system.