Manual F type at long last

[DRodgers]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iGIRXGl01kc

[Riccardino]

Somebody here was complaining for the lack of a manual and said they were put of by that.
Now they will not be able to complain because of that
If it goes in production it will be interesting to see how many of those will actually be sold

[yellowtang]

Jaguar are proving that they are prepared to go out on a limb and offer what their customers are asking for - hopefully this manual box option will come to fruition. Perhaps it will be announced for the F Type RS?!

[Clivey]

I just read a comment about the manual 'box on Car Magazine's website (the story was supposed to be about an AWD version but that six letter "m"-word jumped out of the page at me) and to say I'm pleased is a massive understatement!

Sadly, I can't afford to buy one (and probably won't be able to for a while yet) so hopefully some of the wealthier enthusiasts will take the plunge and look after them. Now if only they could offer it with a proper handbrake...

[ftypical]

Having never owned an automatic before, I have to say I'm not missing a manual transmission after 2 months of driving the F.

Also, as you don't need the handbrake for anything other than to supplement the transmission when parking, the lack of a ruddy great lever is not a problem.

Obviously, you might need it in a manual car...

[Clivey]

ftypical said:

Having never owned an automatic before, I have to say I'm not missing a manual transmission after 2 months of driving the F.

Also, as you don't need the handbrake for anything other than to supplement the transmission when parking, the lack of a ruddy great lever is not a problem.

Obviously, you might need it in a manual car...

Auto handbrakes are fine with 2-pedal cars. - I've driven XFs and liked them...it's just that I generally prefer my RWD sports cars to be "analogue".