The automotive sector seems to be beginning to feel its spring. At least that is what this second semester reflects, which has been showing a frank recovery in 0 km sales.
The results for July and August are the consequence of several factors: a more open market with greater availability and supply of units, an exchange gap that is still convenient for the acquisition of certain models, and increasingly more and better financing plans from automotive companies.
The reduction of the PAIS tax, which went from 17.5% to 7.5%, has already had its repercussions on prices. Last week, several automakers published their September price lists with discounts that can reach more than 11 million pesos.
General discounts range from 2% to 4%, with specific cases that can reach up to 25%. Logically, the tweaks affected all segments, including the most economical models.
Toyota was the first to report its price reduction, which averages 2% for its domestic models and 4% for the vehicles it brings from Brazil. Among the latter, the Yaris model stands out in its XS version, which went from 21,205,000 pesos to 20,357,000 to continue being one of the cheapest on the market.
The 10 most economical models
1- Fiat Mobi Trekking ($ 19.005.000)
It is the cheapest model on the market and one of two vehicles that cost less than $20 million. The Italian boy maintains the same value as in August, the month of his relaunch in Argentina.
The Mobi retains the well-known 70 HP 1.0 aspirated engine and fifth-grade manual transmission. Its range is made up of a unique and unprecedented version (Trekking) that is distinguished from its predecessors by having a more adventurous look.
2- Fiat Fiorino ($19,176,000)
The Italian brand has the two cheapest models on the market. This small van maintains the same list price as in August.
The range is made up of a single version (Endurance), which has the classic mechanical package composed of the 1.4-liter, 8-valve engine, with 85 horsepower and a five-speed manual transmission.
3- Toyota Yaris ($ 20.357.000)
It is the best-selling imported model (arrives from Brazil) on the market. The range is made up of two body types: hatchback (5 doors) and sedan.
The first has up to six variants ($20,357,000 to 26,439,000) of equipment, while the second is reduced to only three (from $24,560,000 to $25,618,000). In both variants, the prices fell 4.1% compared to August.
Mechanically, they have a 105-horsepower 1.5 gasoline engine that can be associated with a six-speed manual gearbox or a CVT-type automatic transmission.
4- Chevrolet Joy ($ 20.974.900)
The old generation of the Onix is equipped with the 1.4-liter 98-horsepower gasoline engine, coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox.
As with the Yaris, this model also comes from Brazil and is offered in hatchback and sedan versions (Joy Plus, $21,187,000).
In September both models have the same prices compared to the August list.
5- Fiat Cronos ($21,083,000)
It is the best-selling model of the last three years. In September it became the cheapest sedan in the countrythanks to the fact that the prices of the range fell 2% compared to August (except for the Drive Pack Plus version -$24,016,000- which rose 1%).
Mechanically, it 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.
The range is made up of five versions and values reach up to $25,914,000.
6- Peugeot 208 ($ 21.229.000)
The compact manufactured in El Palomar has just been updated and a month after its launch the prices of the range fell 2% (except for the Allure and Allure AT versions, which rose 1%).
The 208 family is made up of six versions (from $21,229,000 to $28,497,000).
Aesthetically it has the current image of the European 208, while mechanically it incorporated the 1.0-liter turbo engine (T200) and the CVT box (the 1.2-liter 82 HP was eliminated for the base version).
7- Citroën C3 ($21,314,500)
With a range that was reduced from four to two versions last month, the Brazilian boy has the Same prices as August.
Mechanically it carries the well-known 115 HP 1.6 gasoline engine (eliminated the option with the 82 HP 1.2 engine), which can be combined with a fifth-gear manual gearbox or a sixth-gear automatic ($22,051,300).
8- Citroën C3 Aircross ($22,224,600)
The new compact SUV entered the 10 cheapest models on the market, thanks to the values of its five versions decreased by 1% compared to August (except for the Feel Pack which has the same price).
The C3 Aircross is the only model in its category that offers versions for five and seven passengerswhile the mechanical configuration is the same as in the Peugeot 208: 1.6 with 115 HP and fifth gear manual transmission, and 1.0 turbo with 120 HP and CVT transmission.
9- Renault Logan ($ 22.950.000)
This sedan manufactured at the Santa Isabel plant, province of Córdoba, shows a 1% increase compared to the August list and still remains among the 10 cheapest.
The range is now made up of three versions (from $22,950,000 to $25,000,000), all with the 1.6-liter 115 HP engine and five-speed manual gearbox.
10- Renault Sandero ($23,350,000)
The two-body version of the Logan is also manufactured in Córdoba, it has three versions and costs 1% more than in August.
The range is equipped with the same 1.6-liter 115-horsepower engine, although unlike the Logan it adds the automatic transmission (CVT) for the top-of-the-range version. Prices range from $23,350,000 and go up to $25,950,000.
