After the arrival of the Renautl Kwid, how much do the 10 cheapest cars in Argentina cost

The closing of 2024 came with many new developments in the the most economical cars on the Argentine market. In fact, the last launch, which meant the return of the Renault Kwid, positioned the French brand’s model as the cheapest in Argentina.

But not only that, the arrival of other vehicles, such as the Hyundai HB20 or the Citroën Basalt, which is in the pre-sale stage and also allows you to subscribe through a savings plan, or even the range modifications that Toyota announced for the Yaris changed the map of the most affordable cars on the market.

This renovation that occurs among the most economical cars also responds to the opening of importssince most of those options come from Brazil. The results of patenting in recent months once again show a growth in models arriving from abroad.

The context is also favored by the imminent reduction of the PAIS tax, whose first reduction in September marked a marked decrease in several vehicles and is now manifested again although with a smaller reduction.

And although the end of the year shows several options around $20,000There are even a couple that are below, cars in Argentina are still expensive when compared to other markets in the region, such as Brazil or Chile.

With the arrival of new models, the reconfiguration of some range and the changes in the PAIS tax, the list of the 10 cheapest cars in Argentina was made up as follows.

1- Renault Kwid: $ 17.990.000

The latest launch on the market became the cheapest in the country. The return of the small car from the diamond brand (it had been offered from 2017 to 2021) included equipment improvements, such as the inclusion of stability control (ESP) or improvements in connectivity. The engine is a 1.0 liter, 66 horsepower, and comes with a 5-speed manual transmission.

2- Fiat Mobi: $18,768,000

The arrival of the Kwid shook the segment a bit and what until then was the most economical model, responded by lowering its price. In the context of the drop in official values ​​due to changes in the PAIS tax, the Italian brand lowered the prices of its range by an average of 2%. However, in Mobi the reduction was 4%. It has a 1.0 70 HP engine and a 5-speed manual gearbox.

3- Fiat Fiorino: $20,571,000

The small van manufactured in Brazil is the cheapest utility vehicle on the market. The range is made up of a single version (Endurance), which has the classic mechanical package composed of the 1.4-liter, 8-valve engine, with 85 horsepower and a five-speed manual transmission.

4- Toyota Yaris: $ 21.091.000

It continues to be the best-selling imported model (arrives from Brazil) on the market. Recently the Japanese brand announced the reconfiguration of its range, in which it announced the elimination of the sedan body, which will be offered until the current stock is exhausted. The changes after the PAIS tax announcements left this new reference value. It has a 105 horsepower 1.5 engine with a 6-speed manual transmission. There are automatic options.

5- Hyundai HB20: $ 21.450.000

After 12 years of being present in Brazil, it finally reached the Argentine market. It comes in three versions with a five-door body and a very good level of comfort and safety equipment. It comes with a 1.6-liter 123-horsepower engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. It also has alternatives with an automatic transmission.

6- Fiat Cronos: $21,823,000

Manufactured in Córdoba, it is the most economical nationally produced model on the market. It is also one of the best sellers: in fact, it has led the market since 2020. This sedan has a 99-horsepower 1.3-liter gasoline engine, which can be associated with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a CVT-type automatic transmission.

7- Citroën C3: $22,290,000

The most economical model of the French brand is imported from Brazil. Mechanically, it has the well-known 1.6 115 HP gasoline engine, which can be combined with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic transmission.

8- Peugeot 208: $ 22.620.000

The best-selling car in the country is nationally produced and manufactured in El Palomar. This year it was updated and aesthetically it has the current image of the European 208. The most economical version offers the 1.6-liter 115 HP, combined with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic. But it also offers the new 1.0 turbo 120 HP, associated with a CVT-type automatic transmission.

9- Renault Logan: $ 24.400.000

Together with the Cronos, they are the two most economical sedans on the market. It is characterized by offering ample interior space and a trunk with great capacity. The entire range comes with the 1.6-liter 115 HP engine and five-speed manual gearbox.

10- Renault Sandero: $24,720,000

It shares a platform with the Logan and both are produced at the French brand’s plant in Santa Isabel, Córdoba. That’s why it has the same 1.6 115 horsepower engine and 5-speed manual gearbox. The only difference is that it offers an option with a CVT automatic transmission ($26,730,000).