The map of Chinese brands operating in the country is stabilizing. Since the great landing in 2018 – when the supply grew exponentially in a very short time – to the present, those that remain truly active are fewer.
There are basically four groups that concentrate the greatest variety and availability of Chinese vehicles: Socma (Chery, DFSK utility vehicles and JAC), Belcastro (Barrier), Family (Jetour, Faw of the Mammoth KyC) and Car One (Great Wall, Haval y Changan).
Car One not only represents these brands in Argentina; also in Uruguay and Paraguay. And within the framework of its regional relaunch, with Great Wall as a “mother brand” (Haval, Changan and the new Tank will be under its umbrella) announced what its upcoming news for the Argentine market.
Before going into detail, it is worth clarifying that the development of these brands in countries like Uruguay and Chile, to cite two examples, is infinitely greater than here. All types of vehicles are sold there, with a significant and growing offering of hybrid and electric models.
Of all the novelties that were presented in Montevideo, few will arrive in the short term. However, with the opening of imports Since Milei took office, history could begin to change as long as the economic context helps. This is what he stated Omar DaneriCEO of Car One, in a press conference held at the company’s headquarters.
“For us, the situation improved because it can be imported; even with the 90 days of payment that begin to apply from August 1 and the tax distortion. We believe that foreign trade is going to normalize and that will allow us to work That’s why we are investing and we want to develop everything we couldn’t,” Daneri commented.
In the second half of 2024 Car One will bring the updates of the friend Jolion and H6 (two SUVs that it has been marketing for some time), and will add a version of the Great Wall Poer, its midsize pickup.
From Car One they also anticipated that in 2025 the H6 GTthe sporty look version of its flagship SUV, and the Tank 300, a robust 4×4 that will compete head to head with the Baic BJ40. Both models are in the homologation process.
Other novelties that are being approved to be marketed in the future (the arrival date was not confirmed) are the hybrid versions of Jolion and H6.
Also presented at the event was the Ora 3a 100% electric hatchback with which we had brief contact but which for the moment will not reach our market.