New Vantage Manual Option

[PeteB62]

When originally reading about the new Vantage, I’m sure I remember a quote that it would eventually come with a manual box. Having not heard any news on this becoming available wondered if I was dreaming?

[anonymous-user]

PeteB62 said:

When originally reading about the new Vantage, I’m sure I remember a quote that it would eventually come with a manual box. Having not heard any news on this becoming available wondered if I was dreaming?

It's due this year, would expect more details in a few months time. It's likely to be the only car that will feature a manual though from the current line of cars.

[Mr-B]

February if Autocar is accurate

https://www.autocar.co.uk/new-car-release-dates

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2019-a...

[PeteB62]

Thanks chaps, was one of the key items I don't think i could live with from the test drive I had, although performance was impressive a manual just makes for a better drive.

[telum01]

I've had both Andy Palmer (CEO) and Simon Sproule (CMO) tell me to my face in person that the manual was coming.
Having spoken to both on multiple occasions about that and many other things, I'd hope they're not lying to me...

[axarunner]

I haven't heard otherwise and I too was impressed with the performance and handling of the new Vantage but I just wouldn't purchase the new vantage without a manual.