Pretty sure the V6 in lower spec models now comes in a manual.
I do think the 8spd Auto is better than the manual though .... and I have a manual 2.0TSI Amarok making over 200kw .... the auto would be quicker and smoother. The manual box is a bit "commercial" and has nowhere near the smoothness of a Golf manual for instance (or even a 580NM Mustang manual box).
Also, BTW, if you like driving hot hatches, the 2.0TDI will frustrate you endlessly .... it is slow, even with a tune and even the heavily tuned Stg 3 2.0TDIs struggle to keep up with luke warm hatches, never mind hot hatches. The V6 on the other hand will scare most hot hatches with only a tune (it is even quick in stock form).
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