[Sheppard]

We know that the adoption rate for manual cars has been steadily decreasing over the years. In the past almost every sports sedan could be had with a stick shift, but that is no longer the case. Just saw on Jalopnik that there are only 47 listings of three pedal G70's up on Autotrader, which is about 5% of what's online. I was under the impression that Kia missed a trick by not offering this on the Stinger... maybe not. https://jalopnik.com/there-are-fewer-than-50-manual-genesis-g70s-in-america-1832594631

 

[FastG]

Manuals have gone down drastically and only really sticked with automakers that were known for them. BMW being one that has them tied directly into the experience its vehicles offer.
Hyundai/Genesis on the other hand doesn't come from that legacy and thus don't have that many people actively looking.
From the start I never cared for a G70 manual but I can bet as the years go on they will be highly desired on the used market.

 

[Roderick]

Interest in a manual gearbox would probably also be higher if it wasn't just restricted to the base model. I know this if often the case with more brands, but in the long term people care more about creature comforts. Honda continues to sell brand new models with stick shifts, even though they've said its not something they really make money on.

 

[Maximus91]

Its a shame that so few people have an interest in buying a stick shift car. In just a few years there probably wont be any new cars offered with one, especially with the transition towards EV's. Heck even the new Toyota Supra is only being sold with a DCT.

 

[Sheppard]

Manuals are also one of the best safeguards against theft nowadays, since so few people actually know how to drive them. There are still a lot of manufacturers that are offering manuals in 2019 models, it just takes a little research. If it wasn't for the rise in fuel economy standards and regulations, I doubt we'd be seeing them phased out this quickly.

 

[Roderick]

DCT's are almost as engaging to drive and they bring better performance times, which is a big motivator for buyers. If you spend lots of time in congestion during your daily commute, it wont take long before you tire of that clutch pedal.

 

[Maximus91]

I will say that from the few cars I've driven with paddle shifters, that I wish you could disable the forced upshifts. I can understand there being a rev limiter, but I often found it being done prematurely.

 

[Robert88]

This is pretty interesting and reflects the trend away from proper manual transmissions. Genesis Senior Group Manager Kevin Smith spoke with Carbuzz.com about the manual transmission G70's and said

"looking at just the portion of manual sales across our G70 2.0T variants, because the manual is not available on our 3.3T variants, the 2019 year-to-date manual sales percentage is 4%."

The article makes a comparison to the Toyota 86 which apparently is only at 33% manuals which is surprising to me.

 

[jesca]

Manuals are also one of the best safeguards against theft nowadays, since so few people actually know how to drive them. There are still a lot of manufacturers that are offering manuals in 2019 models, it just takes a little research. If it wasn't for the rise in fuel economy standards and regulations, I doubt we'd be seeing them phased out this quickly.

Nice shot! External barriers such as parking bollards are my ultimate way for anti-theft but your post here is a rule of thumb.

 

[MorrisGray]

I am looking for a manual G70 and they are hard to find. I understand that the majority of people are going to buy an automatic. Some people will even end up buying the auto because they couldn't find a manual. That is the issue that I see. I am looking for a new car, looking at several make/models in fact. I live near Chattanooga, TN and right now the VW dealer doesn't even have a GTI in a manual. No Velosters in manual around here, No Kia Forte GT found nearby, No Nissan 370z around here, No BMW 230i around here, Not even a Honda SI around here to be found. Speaking Manual Only for all of these models. How can they sell if dealers don't have them ?? There should be a way that the manufacturer to provide these special cars with a manual on a consignment plan that doesn't make the dealer pay to have one in stock. And every dealer I have spoken to wants to find you one somewhere but they don't seem to want to order you one. And I am unwilling to order one with a deposit and not be able to test drive one first. Back in March when I was looking, the Toyota dealer didn't even have a Corolla in any trim of hatchback or sedan with a manual.
<> Seems like if the manufacturer are still making them, they could get at least one to all of the dealers without payments to the dealer to have it on the lot <> For me, driving a 100 miles just to look at a car is not practical unless I already know how the car feels driving it <> I have almost considered going thru Carvana which would allow you to return it after 5 days or so and less than 300 miles or so. They will deliver it to you and pick it back up if you wish to return it. You don't get the delivery fee back, but that would be like renting it for a week in my mind <> Maybe ?