Many people simply say that they would buy a manual. Reality is quite different.

We continue to report on future cars that may receive manual transmissions. These include the Mustang Shelby GT500 and the next-generation BMW M4. Gordon Murray, who is also the designer of McLaren F1, is currently working on the V12 supercar. The news about stick-shift cars is only half the story. In reality, there are very few people who buy a car with a manual transmission.

Toyota is the only manufacturer that offers a three-pedal box on some of its models. The Corolla sedan/hatchback, Tacoma and Yaris sedan are all still available with a manual transmission, but this doesn’t mean that a lot people buy them. Not at all.

After Jeff Perez, Motor1.com concluded that the Supra is ” an exciting sports car”, CarBuzz asked our colleagues to find out how many new Toyota cars in the United States have a manual gearbox. A Toyota spokesperson Nancy Hubbell quickly responded, showing an email that detailed the breakdown of manual take rates for each model in the automaker’s range. The numbers aren’t good.

The 86 sports coupe is the most popular Toyota model with manuals. It has a 33 percent manual take rate. The six-speed automatic is the most popular option for sports cars. It’s sold in two out of three new examples. This is a surprising result considering the 86’s purist nature and the target audience of car enthusiasts and gearheads.

If that number seems low, don’t be surprised. Only one percent of all new Corolla buyers choose the manual. Hubbell stated that although it’s not high for the Corolla in general, it is higher if you count the hatchback. Hubbell also said that about 15% of all Corolla hatches sold with manuals. The take rate for Tacomas and Yaris are about five percent.