The rise of the blue dollar in recent days activated inquiries at dealerships, and many of the operations that are closed have trucks as protagonists.
With the savings in this currency, some clients in the agricultural sector and many other users who choose trucks for their functionality, end up taking advantage of this moment where the prices in pesos are actually cheaper.
Among the different options to purchase, the most sought after are medium-sized trucks, and among them, brands such as Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. On the other hand, and although high prices are always a questionable issue, the most chosen are the most equipped versions. And they are the ones that don’t have that much stock either.
Given the reality of the market, we look for models that can be chosen, with good equipment, and with intermediate prices. These are some of the options from the best-selling brands.
Toyota Hilux
The double cab version with manual transmission of the Toyota Hilux more accessible is the DX, with a price of $33,501,000. With a blue at $1,365, the value is $24,542.
If you are looking for an intermediate version, the SRV It is an excellent proposal, at $46,366,000, with a manual transmission and 4×2. If you want an automatic transmission and 4×4, it costs 53,272,000 pesos.
The Toyota Hilux is the best-selling pickup truck.
Finally, the full version, the Hilux GR-Sport, costs 64,886,000 or 47,535 blue dollars.
That is, between the full and the base, always a double cab, the difference is an average of US$20,000, with the intermediate options for those who want more equipment or an automatic transmission and more traction.
ford ranger
Ford’s new truck hit the market in 2023, and the one that is a real success is the full one, called Limited V6. However, there is no delivery of this version and many customers have to opt for another model.
The Ford Ranger is the most modern truck.
In this context, one that gains prominence is the XLT 2.0L Diesel Double Cab 4×2 with Automatic Transmission, which has a price of $43,397,000.
On the other hand, the most economical is the XL 2.0L Diesel Double Cab 4×2 with Manual Transmission, a $35,100,000, that is, 25,714 at the current exchange rate.
Volkswagen Amarok
Before the replacement, which will arrive in August, the Amarok has very good promotions.
Volkswagen Amarok will be presented renewed in August.
The cheapest one costs 37,598,500 pesos or 26,952 dollars at the blue exchange rate; while the full one costs 66,617,700 pesos.
As for the intermediate, the Highline 4×2 costs 45,670,700, another of the most sought-after options on the market.
Is it a good time to buy a truck?
At the dealerships they admit that inquiries and purchasing decisions are very active at this time, since those who have dollars take the opportunity to close the purchase in pesos.
As for the truck, it has the advantage of being a model that is always highly sought after, and these three are the ones that have the most resale value.
