Toyota Manual Transmission Models: GR86, Supra, Corolla, 4Runner, and Camry
Toyota's manual transmission lineup is smaller than it once was, but shoppers can still find Toyota cars with a manual transmission, both new and used. This guide covers the GR86, how the Toyota Supra manual transmission has changed over time, the Corolla and GR Corolla, and the older 4Runner and Camry manuals. It explains how model year, trim level, and factory equipment decide whether a listing really has a clutch pedal.
Finding Toyota Cars and SUVs Offered with a Manual
For the US market, Toyota vehicles with a manual transmission fall into two groups. The first is current or recent performance cars: the GR86, GR Supra, and GR Corolla. The regular Corolla also offered a manual in some recent years. The second group is historical: the 4Runner and Camry, which you'll now find only on the used market. Tacoma and Tundra pickups aren't covered here, so truck-specific gearbox questions belong in a separate discussion.
Availability depends on model year, engine, and trim, not the nameplate alone, so filter manual Toyota listings by all three. Anything said here about new cars reflects the lineup as understood in 2026 and can change with the next model year. Even when Toyota lists a six-speed manual for a trim, that means the gearbox is offered, not that dealers have one in stock. Manual cars often arrive in small numbers and may need to be ordered or tracked down.
Toyota GR86 Manual Availability and Listing Checks
In the US, the Toyota GR86 manual transmission arrived with the GR86 name for the 2022 model year. A six-speed manual has been offered on the core trims, with an automatic as the alternative. Because both gearboxes share the same trims, the trim level alone doesn't tell you which one a car has. Special editions have sometimes had their own equipment rules, so confirm the specific package before assuming a manual was offered or fitted.
The earlier Toyota 86 is a previous generation with a smaller engine. Its listings shouldn't be credited with GR86 specifications, even though the cars look similar. To confirm what a particular car has, look for interior photos showing three pedals and a manual gear shifter. Compare the window sticker or the VIN-based factory equipment data, and ask the seller to confirm the transmission in writing. Together, these checks are far more reliable than a listing title or an auto-filled equipment field.
Toyota Supra and GR Supra Manual Model Years
The Supra's history splits into two eras. Earlier generations sold in the US through the late 1990s offered manual gearboxes on many versions, but they have little in common mechanically with today's car. The modern GR Supra launched for 2020 with an automatic only. The Toyota GR Supra manual transmission arrived for the 2023 model year. That six-speed manual is limited to the turbocharged six-cylinder 3.0 trims. The four-cylinder 2.0 was not offered with it in the US.
This means a Supra badge, or even the GR Supra name, doesn't prove what gearbox a car has. A GR Supra from before 2023 advertised with a clutch pedal has almost certainly been converted. Transmission-swapped cars are not factory manual configurations. Before agreeing on a price, review the receipts, parts sources, and any software or wiring changes. Then have a specialist familiar with that generation inspect the car, since a conversion can affect drivability, insurance, and resale value.
Corolla and GR Corolla Manual Availability
Treat the Corolla sedan, Corolla hatchback, and GR Corolla as three separate cases rather than one model. The recent Corolla hatchback and certain sportier sedan trims offered a six-speed manual for a few years. Toyota dropped those options in the early 2020s, so a newer everyday Corolla will generally have a CVT. Check the exact body style, model year, and trim level against factory records, because the manual was never offered on every version.
The GR Corolla launched for the 2023 model year with a six-speed manual as its only gearbox. Toyota later added an automatic option. Because of that change, the GR badge, turbocharged three-cylinder engine, and all-wheel drive no longer guarantee a clutch pedal on newer examples. Confirm the transmission for the exact model year and trim using interior photos and build data, not the performance branding. Otherwise you could pay manual-car money for an automatic.
Toyota 4Runner Manuals in the Used Market
A Toyota 4Runner with a manual transmission is strictly a historical, used-market vehicle. The first three US generations offered factory manuals with various engines and drivetrains. The third generation, which ended after the 2002 model year, was the last to offer one, and the option narrowed to fewer configurations over time. Later 4Runners were automatic-only, so a newer listing claiming a manual has been either misdescribed or modified. Even in the eligible years, not every engine and drivetrain came with a manual.
To check a manual 4Runner listing, match the engine, drive type, and original equipment records or VIN-based build data to a configuration Toyota actually sold. Then arrange an inspection that covers frame and underbody corrosion, where the clutch engages, how the pedal feels, and smooth shifting through every gear, including reverse. The inspection should also look for undocumented changes to the transfer case, axles, or transmission. Older off-road vehicles often have years of owner changes that deserve a close look.
Toyota Camry Manual Transmission History
The Toyota Camry with a manual transmission was once a common sight. Across several US generations, the manual was offered mainly with four-cylinder engines on lower and mid-level trims. V6 manuals were rarer and limited to certain years. The option faded over time, and the 2011 model year is widely cited as the last with a US factory manual. Camrys sold overseas followed different rules, so foreign specifications shouldn't be applied to US listings.
Many modern automatics include a manual shift mode, often marked with plus and minus symbols or controlled by paddles. Sellers sometimes describe these cars as manual, but that feature doesn't add a clutch pedal or a manual gearbox. When screening a Camry listing that claims a manual transmission, ask for clear photos of the pedals and gear shifter, and check the equipment records. Then get the seller to confirm directly that the car has three pedals and a conventional manual gearbox.
Inspecting a Used Manual Toyota Before Purchase
Before visiting any manual Toyota, confirm the exact model year and trim, check that the installed transmission matches the factory one, and find out what modifications have been made. Ask for service records showing clutch or gearbox fluid work. Request written disclosures from the seller about accidents, track use, or conversions. During an ordinary test drive, notice whether gears engage cleanly, whether the clutch pedal feels consistent, and whether any warning lights come on.
Listen for grinding, whining, or clunking. Watch for engine speed rising without matching acceleration, which is a common sign of clutch slip. Avoid hard launches or rough shifts that could damage someone else's car. Symptoms alone can't pinpoint a worn clutch, synchronizer, linkage, mount, or other part, and a stored fault code is only evidence to interpret. If shifting feels wrong or the conversion history is unclear, book a qualified prepurchase inspection and base any repair estimates on that specific vehicle.