What percent of GR86 is manual?
In the United States, for recent GR86 model years, roughly one in five buyers opt for the manual transmission—typically around 15-20%, with many outlets reporting about 18%. Toyota does not publish an official global percentage, and the share varies by market and year.
How to interpret the figure
The GR86 is offered with a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. Because official nationwide take-rate figures are not published by Toyota, most numbers come from market analyses, dealership data, and automotive press estimates. The manual option remains available across model years, but its popularity is a minority compared with the automatic.
Estimated take rate by market and year
Below are general estimates that illustrate variation, noting that there is no single official global percentage.
- United States: commonly cited in the high-teens to around 20 percent for recent model years, with typical estimates near 18 percent.
- Europe and other regions: often similar or slightly higher, generally in the mid-teens to low-twenties depending on year and market conditions.
- Market dynamics: inventory, marketing emphasis, and limited-edition variants can shift the share toward or away from the manual transmission.
Because there is no single official percentage, use these figures as directional guidance rather than precise totals.
What it means for buyers and enthusiasts
For enthusiasts, the manual GR86 represents a purist driving experience—more involvement and a traditional six-speed stick in a lightweight sports coupe. Still, the majority of customers opt for the automatic for daily driving convenience and ease of use.
Summary
Overall, the manual take rate for the GR86 is a minority but meaningful segment of sales. In recent years, estimates place the share around the high teens to about 18-20% in the U.S., with similar ranges in other markets. Since Toyota does not publish official global percentages, numbers from press analyses and dealership data remain the best reference for the current figure.
