Manual Transmission SUV?
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Manual Transmission SUV?
Hi:
I like my 3 rd generation 2.7L 4Runner with manual transmission and have
been thinking of replacing it. However, almost all new midsize SUVs come with automatic transmission only (except those high performance and luxury SUVs like BMW and Porsche). Can a car (SUV) be special ordered with a manual transmission, especially those that come from the same assembly line? This may not be applicable with Toyota 4Runner since 4Runner is probably built in Japan and its pickup conterpart (Tacoma) is built in the US. How about for domestic cars like Ford or Cadillac, or even Nissan (Pathfinder)?
Thanks,
I like my 3 rd generation 2.7L 4Runner with manual transmission and have
been thinking of replacing it. However, almost all new midsize SUVs come with automatic transmission only (except those high performance and luxury SUVs like BMW and Porsche). Can a car (SUV) be special ordered with a manual transmission, especially those that come from the same assembly line? This may not be applicable with Toyota 4Runner since 4Runner is probably built in Japan and its pickup conterpart (Tacoma) is built in the US. How about for domestic cars like Ford or Cadillac, or even Nissan (Pathfinder)?
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I'm thinking the porsche has an automatic transmission for the same reason the $ runner has one. Traction control and downhill assist. You might want to try an 02 4 runner w/ a v6 3.4 and a 5 speed. Loved it!
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It's sad. Here's a few, but the pickin's is slim -
Xterra V6 6 sp
Liberty I4,V6, turbo diesel 6sp
Wrangler I4, I6 6 sp
Sorrento I4, V6 5 sp
Tucson I4 5sp
XL-7 V6 5sp
Outlander I4 5sp
I left out the RAV4 and a couple of miniSUVs.
Xterra V6 6 sp
Liberty I4,V6, turbo diesel 6sp
Wrangler I4, I6 6 sp
Sorrento I4, V6 5 sp
Tucson I4 5sp
XL-7 V6 5sp
Outlander I4 5sp
I left out the RAV4 and a couple of miniSUVs.
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Ahh,I didn't know the Lliberty had a manual but only the Xterra is truly the only off-road capable SUV of the bunch.
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Originally Posted by Flamedx4
It's sad. Here's a few, but the pickin's is slim -
Xterra V6 6 sp
Liberty I4,V6, turbo diesel 6sp
Wrangler I4, I6 6 sp
Sorrento I4, V6 5 sp
Tucson I4 5sp
XL-7 V6 5sp
Outlander I4 5sp
I left out the RAV4 and a couple of miniSUVs.
Xterra V6 6 sp
Liberty I4,V6, turbo diesel 6sp
Wrangler I4, I6 6 sp
Sorrento I4, V6 5 sp
Tucson I4 5sp
XL-7 V6 5sp
Outlander I4 5sp
I left out the RAV4 and a couple of miniSUVs.
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http://content3.us.porsche.com/prod/...manual_gearbox
By golly your right. I thought they were all triptronic...
edit: on a side note I'd buy the Cayenne in a heartbeat if I could afford it... My next car is going to be a Touareg. Porsche hidden in a VW body...
By golly your right. I thought they were all triptronic...
edit: on a side note I'd buy the Cayenne in a heartbeat if I could afford it... My next car is going to be a Touareg. Porsche hidden in a VW body...
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Originally Posted by Silver_Truck
Forgot the regular V6 Cayenne too...not much of a mistake I guess tho its kinda worth forgetting
The BMW is avail with a manual trans too, I think. But I don't consider them offroad capable, and didn't bother to look them up. They can call the Tuareg and Cayenne 4x4s if they want but those pictures with one wheel 6 " off the ground because of a 7" obstacle are just plain stupid. To me they are no different than any other AWD car or minivan.
Of all the SUVs avail today with manual trans, the only one I'd want is a TJ Rubicon Unlimited. (Actually I *do* want one, very nearly bought one last weekend. But I think I'll wait for a look at the FJ Cruiser first.)
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For some reason I can't consider a Jeep a SUV unless its a liberty or a Cherokee. As for the Cayenne being offroad capeable, I've seen some test pictures of it doing some stuff the runner may have problems with. So in this case, don't knock it till you've tried it. I don't know bout the BMW but I'd say the Cayenne can do anything a stock 4 runner could.
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I saw a touraeg (sp) pull some nice moves in Coyote Canyon. I think they are quite a bit more capable than they look. Not sure if how easy it would be to lift them though, and blowing $40K to offroad is beyond me
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Originally Posted by cvlighthouse
http://content3.us.porsche.com/prod/...manual_gearbox
By golly your right. I thought they were all triptronic...
edit: on a side note I'd buy the Cayenne in a heartbeat if I could afford it... My next car is going to be a Touareg. Porsche hidden in a VW body...
By golly your right. I thought they were all triptronic...
edit: on a side note I'd buy the Cayenne in a heartbeat if I could afford it... My next car is going to be a Touareg. Porsche hidden in a VW body...