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/
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.