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The end of manual transmission in the automotive market? Understand why companies are taking manual cars off the shelves to focus on models with automatic transmission.
Every day, the Brazilian automotive market shows a striking trend: automatic transmissions are winning over drivers once and for all, marking the end of manual transmissions. What was once considered a desirable item and a symbol of control and driving pleasure is becoming increasingly rare on the streets and in dealerships.
Understand the reasons for the end of manual transmission in the automotive market
Manual transmission has become a real rarity in the automotive market, with many brands practically abandoning this tech. To give you an idea, there are only 7 brands in the Brazilian market that still offer a single model with manual transmission today.
When we think about manual transmission, it is easy to associate it with two well-defined consumer groups. The first group is made up of those who prefer manual transmission because they believe it offers more control over the car and provides a more enjoyable and engaging driving experience.
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The second, more significant group, is made up of consumers who opt for manual transmission for reasons of economy, as this configuration has been seen as a more economical option in this sense.
However, many of these drivers do not have a genuine preference for the manual, and if they had the option of an automatic model for a small increase in price, they would probably choose the automatic model, bringing about the end of the manual transmission.
Advantages of automatic car
The comfort and convenience of automatic transmissions are factors that play a key role in the decline in popularity of manual transmissions. In cities like São Paulo, where traffic is a daily challenge, the idea of having to constantly change gears over short distances is daunting.
On the other hand, automatic transmission allows the driver to focus more on driving and traffic without the need for keep switching between 1st and 2nd gear all the time. Furthermore, the automotive market has invested heavily in technologies that increase engine efficiency and improve fuel consumption.
Solutions like the three-cylinder turbo engines, Start-Stop systems, which automatically turn off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, and, more recently, hybrid and electric cars, have proven to be more economical and efficient than traditional naturally aspirated engines.
These innovations have caught the attention of consumers looking to reduce their fuel costs, without giving up the comfort and practicality of an automatic transmission.
Latest models with manual transmission in the Brazilian automotive market
Although the end of manual transmission is near, some brands are still resisting the popularization of automatic cars. They continue to offer models with manual transmission, however, for the most part, these cars are more aimed at a specific audience, who still value the experience of driving with a clutch or who are looking for a more affordable model.
Among the latest models that still use manual transmission are the Honda Civic Type R, Mercedes Sprinter MT, Mitsubishi L200 Triton GL 4×4, Nissan Frontier S MT 4×4, Porsche 911 Carrera T, Suzuki Jimmy Sierra 4YOU MT, Toyota Hilux Single Cab MT.
With the growing popularity of automatic transmissions, brands are increasingly focusing on models with automatic transmission, which are more attractive to the average consumer, bringing the end of manual transmission in the national and global automotive market.
