We Asked Every Automaker How Many Customers Went For Manuals In 2023
Jan 17, 2024
While the manual transmission is not a popular option in the big scheme of things, it seems to have found a comfortable niche.
So we reached out to every automaker that sells a manual car in the US to share take rates for manual-transmission models. Some gave us detailed data, some declined to give anything.
Integra Manual Take Rate: 22%
All in all, 22 percent of the 32,090 Integras sold in 2023 had six speeds and a clutch pedal for a total of 7,060 cars.
M2 Manual Take Rate: 50%
M3 / M4 Manual Take Rate: 20%
BMW it still offers a standard manual transmission in the M2, M3, and M4. They’re popular, too, with over half of M2s sold here so equipped and around 20 percent of M3s and M4s.
The manual has proven strong enough for BMW to put the gearbox into the Z4 M40i in a US-exclusive trim.
Cadillac
CT4-V Blackwing / CT5-V Blackwing Manual Take Rate: Nearly 50%
Cadillac is the only GM brand to offer manual-transmission cars.
Chevrolet
As the Camaro ended production late last year, Chevy no longer has a manual offering.
Ford
Mustang / Bronco Manual Take Rate: Not Provided
While Ford offers a manual on both the Bronco and the Mustang, the automaker declined to provide take rates. A spokesperson simply says the company is “proud to continue offering manual-transmission options on the Bronco and Mustang.”
Honda
Civic Manual Take Rate: 7%
The Integra’s more egalitarian sibling, the Civic, offers a manual on many trims. It’s available on both the Sport and Sport Touring Hatchback, and is the only transmission offered on both the Si and Type R.
Hyundai
Elantra N Manual Take Rate: 25%
Hyundai’s only manual offering in the US is the Elantra N sport-compact, and of all those sold last year, around 25 percent had a manual transmission.
Jeep
Wrangler / Gladiator Manual Take Rate: Not Provided
The Wrangler and Gladiator are among the few trucks that still offer a manual transmission, but Jeep declined to provide figures.
Kia
Forte Manual Take Rate: Around 2%
Mazda
MX-5 Miata Manual Take Rate: 60%
Mazda3 Manual Take Rate: Not Provided
Mini
John Cooper Works 2-Door Manual Take Rate: 51%
Cooper S 2-Door Manual Take Rate: 22%
All Other Models: 11%
Nissan
Versa and Z Manual Take Rate: Not Provided
The new Nismo Z is automatic-only, a decision that’s proved controversial among enthusiasts.
Porsche
718 / 911 Manual Take Rate (On Models With Manual Offered): 40%
the split was generally 40-percent manual, 60-percent dual-clutch on 718 and 911. The spokesperson doubts that has changed much.
Subaru
BRZ Manual Take Rate: 79%
WRX Manual Take Rate: 74%
Impreza/Crosstrek Manual Take Rate: 1.6%
Toyota
GR86 Manual Take Rate: 48%
GR Supra Manual Take Rate: 43%
Tacoma Manual Take Rate: 1.4%
Volkswagen
Golf GTI Manual Take Rate: 50%
Golf R Manual Take Rate: 40%
Jetta GLI Manual Take Rate: 40%
Jetta S/Sport Manual Take Rate: 5%
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