Manual vs Automatic?

I'm pretty much set on getting a 2019+ Mazda.

I've found a gorgeous hatchback with a manual, but it's got all the whistles otherwise, including 360 camera which mitigates the bad rear view.

The main gripe? I'm not sure if manual is the right choice.

Should I rather find an AWD auto?

Anybody get the manual and then regret it or vice versa?