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Between January and May of this year, vehicle registrations amounted to 152,339 units, 22.1% less than in the same period in 2023, as reported by the Association of Automotive Dealers of the Argentine Republic (Acara). The market drop in the first quarter touched 30% and, starting in April, the recoil began to slow.
In this context, The automakers calmed the 0km increaseswhich stopped following inflation each month as in all of 2023 to experience freezes or increases below the index published by Indec.
In addition to the traditional ranking with the 10 cheapest models in June, dominated by small models, it is relevant to know what is happening within each category in terms of prices. Below is the list with the cheapest 0km in each segment (from sedans and SUVs to pickups) according to official June prices.
The offer of small models is the most economical on the market, practically dominating the ranking of cheap models. However, and despite the fact that in the last month it increased by close to 5%, The cheapest car for those looking for a small model is the Toyota Yaris.
With the discontinuation of the Etios, this car became the entry model for the brand. Its entry-level version, XS Hatchback, It is listed at $19,326,000 and the top, S with CVT box, reaches $25,100,000
That car knew how to be the best seller for several years and that it remains at the top of the accumulated rankings is also the cheapest alternative in its segment. Currently, as Acara also reports, The Fiat Cronos has sold 13,816 units so far this year and is at the top of patents.
In terms of price, although it lost ground compared to smaller models, It is the most economical for those looking for a compact sedan. Its entry-level version, the Like, is listed at $20,886,000 and the top, the Precision with CVT box, is published in $26,025,000.
Scaling in size and features, the midsize sedans, segment in danger of extinction and for which there are fewer and fewer alternatives. Within that category, it is the Toyota Corolla the most successful model in sales in Argentina and the cheapest among its competitors.
According to what was reported by the automaker for June, it is possible to access one of these cars for $25,669,000 in its entry-level version, the XLI. As for the most equipped option, it is published by $31,106,000 (SEG). All versions of this car They are sold with a CVT automatic transmission.
Entering the league of Sport Utility Vehicles, again Nissan places one of its models as the cheapest option. Although the Chevrolet Tracker has traditionally been the occupant of that place, even appearing on the list of the cheapest cars on the market, The latest updates made him lose his place.
Having said that, It is possible to purchase a Nissan Kicks for $25,836,000 in its manual Sense version (entry range) and scale up to $32,218,400 if you opt for the Exclusive version (top of the range), which is sold with automatic transmission.
Although Ford decided to lower the price of the Territory and Volkswagen applied bonuses to the Taos, neither managed to place themselves below the Toyota Corolla Cross. The Japanese automaker’s midsize SUV not only debuted restyling but its launch prices placed it as the cheapest model in its segment.
All are sold with automatic transmission and prices start at $33,291,000 for the XLI version (entry range) and reach $37,488,000 in its SEG alternative (top of the range).
There is a segment prior to compact pickups in which Fiat and Volkswagen play strongly. Nevertheless, It is the Italian representative that is configured as the cheapest on the market in this segment.
The Fiat Strada is listed for $23,461,000 for the Freedom version and scale to $29,144,000 in its Ultra alternative. All its versions They are sold with a double cabin and the only one with manual transmission is the entry-level one.
Segment that has become very relevant in recent years and in which several competitors have joined. Currently, Renault Oroch, Chevrolet Montana and Ford Maverick compete head to head for the Compartir of the compact pickup market.
Nevertheless, It’s Montana which, in June, It is positioned as the most economical alternative in this category. According to the automaker, There are two versions available: the LTZ, listed for $31,620,900 and the premier, published in $34,229,900.
When it comes to medium-sized pickups, Argentina is the hub region of. Virtually all options sold in South America are manufactured in our country, with the only exception of the Chevrolet S10, which is produced in Brazil. The segment, extremely competitive, has a clear winner in terms of price.
Currently and according to the June values, The Toyota Hilux is the cheapest alternative for those who want to access this type of vehicle. The leader in 0km and used sales in the category has been sold since $33,501,000 if the DX 4×2 version with double cabin is taken into account as the entry-level model. The most equipped version is the automatic SRX 4×4, listed in $60,117,000.
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