Best Cars That Combine AWD With Manual Transmissions

A roundup highlights the rare combination of all-wheel drive and a manual transmission, focusing on cars where enthusiasts can get both traction and driver engagement. The list starts with the 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4, originally introduced at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show and known as the GTO in Japan and Dodge Stealth in the U.S. It uses a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 rated at 300 hp and 307 lb-ft, later increased to 320 hp and 315 lb-ft, and came with a five-speed manual upgraded to six speeds. Next is the 2025 Subaru WRX tS, powered by a 2.4-liter turbo flat-four paired with a six-speed manual and Symmetrical AWD. The article cites 0-60 times of 5.4 seconds for both.