Amen to that.....and I don't wanna be that "relaxed " ....have driven a couple of CVT equipped rentals, "mind numbing" is more the word(s) ....granted, I don't drive in large congested mega-cities (Knoxville's the largest near me)....but I'd prefer a traditional or DCT auto to a CVT any day ....feels like a worn out tranny when it's new, for cryin out loud. Figured, the way the industry is headed with automation and assorted BS, this will be my last chance to drive an affordable manual, I love it, and will run this thing until it drops...hopefully many years

 

The CVT is a standard now. They are all made in Mexico.

 

I agree! EX MT with factory leather interior is a win-win