Honda Kills Fit, Civic Coupe, And Accord With Manual Gearbox

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Honda recently announced that the Fit, Civic Coupe and Accord models with manual gearboxes are being discontinued.

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This news has left many Honda fans heartbroken, as these cars were popular choices among drivers who enjoy the tactile sensation of shifting gears manually.

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The reasons for Honda's decision to cease production of manual transmission vehicles are unclear,

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but they cite a “shift in customer preferences” as part of the equation.

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It is likely that increasing popularity of automatic transmissions has caused demand for manual gearbox cars to fall in recent years.

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Although it's a shame to see Honda dropping these classic cars, drivers still have the option to find them on used car lots.

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