[Kanban]

Disappointed the Mazda wont be offering a Manual to US clientele, doubly disapointed the HRV only makes it available on the 2WD's...

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/11/los-angeles-2014-honda-hr-v-gets-manual/

While Mazda isn’t offering a manual gearbox on their CX-3 mini-CUV, Honda will be offering one on 2WD versions of the HR-V.

 

[conbrio]

I agree. I was really looking forward to having a manual transmission available on the AWD version!

 

[Ex-cape]

I will be alright with a 2WD manual, I just hope it is available in higher trim levels with some color options in the U.S..

 

[Bicepeak]

Disappointed the Mazda wont be offering a Manual to US clientele, doubly disapointed the HRV only makes it available on the 2WD's...

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/11/los-angeles-2014-honda-hr-v-gets-manual/

Yes, I saw a lot of disappointment on the internet about AWD not getting a manual . But, I think a lot of people were very happily surprised that the manual would even be there for any HRV. The trend in the industry is away from manuals.

 

[Dammit]

For those of you wanting a manual, I'd make sure I was talking to my dealer now and putting my name on a list. If this is anything like Honda's other offerings of manual transmissions, it isn't likely to be a large quantity. The dealer I like usually has I'd guess 60 or so Civics. They might have one manual among those. Prepare to wait for availability is my only note here.

 

[vickenp]

funny fact....the new fit, top of the line model, exl can't be had with a manual in the US, but can in Canada.


GREAT, I hope the same would be offered in the HRV (top of the line with awd)

 

[Ex-cape]

funny fact....the new fit, top of the line model, exl can't be had with a manual in the US, but can in Canada.

One of my concerns is that the HR-V will not be offered in the U.S. in any sort of trim or colors worth buying. Part of the low-take rate for manuals is that they are typically offered only as boring, stripped models.

 

[Bicepeak]

For those of you wanting .a manual, I'd make sure I was talking to my dealer now and putting my name on a list. If this is anything like Honda's other offerings of manual transmissions, it isn't likely to be a large quantity. The dealer I like usually has I'd guess 60 or so Civics. They might have one manual among those. Prepare to wait for availability is my only note here.

Since I suspect I will have to order a "clean" car anyway, I can wait for my manual equipped car to arrive

 

[Ex-cape]

Since I suspect I will have to order a "clean" car anyway, I can wait for my manual equipped car to arrive

What do you mean by "clean" car?
I don't mind waiting either for an order, nor am I opposed to a fly-and-buy if I find one located within a day's drive.

 

[Bicepeak]

What do you mean by "clean" car?
I don't mind waiting either for an order, nor am I opposed to a fly-and-buy if I find one located within a day's drive.

I mean one without all the extra dealer added junk to take advantage of people that are anxious to get this exciting new model.

 

[Ex-cape]

I mean one without all the extra dealer added junk to take advantage of people that are anxious to get this exciting new model.

Right, I don't want any of that junk either.