: The manual transmission offers a lower first gear ratio (4.171:1) compared to the automatic (3.52:1), providing superior crawling speed and torque for rock crawling.
: The center differential can be locked for a 50/50 power split when tackling heavy mud or snow, a feature unique to the manual models. 2007 Fj Cruiser Manual Transmission Review
: Owners describe the clutch as having a heavy but communicative feel with long throws. Many find it easy to rev-match downshift, though some report that shifting into reverse can require extra effort. : The manual transmission offers a lower first gear ratio (4