Not to rain on your parade or to start a manual vs auto war, but whoever is considering an auto for this car, you might want to check these reviews from people who drove both:
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Originally Posted by Popular Mechanics
Favorite Detail: We probably wouldn’t choose the automatic over the manual because the six-speed self-shifter is so good.
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Originally Posted by 7tune
having carried that sweet shifting, snickety, feel-good confidence that you’d expect from throwing through any good 6 speed manual.
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Originally Posted by AutoCar
The six-speed manual gearbox is a touch notchy, while the optional six-speed automatic changes smoothly and quickly but lacks the sharpness
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Originally Posted by EVO
the manual is obviously the one to have.
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Originally Posted by WhatCar
A disappointing automatic gearbox (a six-speed manual comes as standard) will be the only option
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Originally Posted by MotorTrend
the Premium model with the standard six-speed manual is the purist's delight.
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You can find these and many more reviews
here
Personally for me, I will go with the manual because buying any sports car with an auto is just
. Even if it's faster (which we don't know yet), it's just far less fun (IMO)