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Neo-luddite gearheads! Honda has heard your cries! Those of you that loath automatics and semi-automatics with a white-hot revulsion that will never be extinguished, deliverance is at hand! Not only does the new for 2017 Civic lineup feature turbocharged engines, but, a manual transmission will also be available.
Look, I like a manual transmission. Especially in certain vehicles: sports cars, performance cars, and the like. But I also fail to understand why some enthusiasts dislike (i.e. hate) semi-automatic boxes.
“I don’t feel as involved,” they whine.
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Well, the first time I ever drove a car with a semi-auto, paddle shift transmission, it was a Ferrari Scuderia, and pal, lemme tell ya, I was plenty involved. Deeply involved. I was involved and connected to that car in every way a driver can be. My current car, a 1994 Mazda Miata R-Package, has one of the best manuals this side of Formula Ford. So I get it. I understand. And, luckily for all of us gearheads out there, Honda seems to understand as well. “For 2017, we?re thrilled to boost the Civic lineup by pairing the manual transmission with the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine ? something we know our customers are very excited about,” enthused Jeff Conrad, Senior Vice President and General manager of the Honda Division.
Already sitting in Honda showrooms as we speak, the Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe intend to retain th...