Automax's data only represents only a small subset of cats sold, and they are absolutely not an enthusiast brand. Don't use their data.

Manuals have actually had a remarkable resurgence in recent years. A good case study of this is the new Supra. Toyota clearly misread the market and are now eating crow, rushing to market a cobbled together transmission to save their sports car.

It's the twilight of ICE engines - if you are still buying a new enthusiast vehicle in 2022 that's not electric, what are you doing not getting a manual?