With most of every automaker standardizing the use of an automatic gearbox in their vehicles, why even bother hunting for a manual hatchback? Well, for the driving enthusiast on a budget, there is no better means of affordable driving enjoyment. Thanks to their peppy but small engines, nimble, compact dimensions, and, in this case, an engaging stick shift, they’re simply some of the most enjoyable, practical, and easy-to-live-with low-cost cars around. The range is also an expansive one, with options spanning from hot-hatches such as the Honda Civic Type R to more casual, livable commuters such as the Toyota Corolla hatch.
The 2020 Honda Fit is the top-ranking hatchback equipped with a manual gearbox according to CarBuzz’s Buzz Score rating system.