Hernan Oliveri
04/09/2021 6:01 AM
Clarín.com
Cars
Updated 04/09/2021 6:01 AM
In each car talk the same phrase is repeated over and over again: "Prices went through the roof."
Since last year
there are no more vehicles below one million pesos
, and in order to buy one of the
The cheapest 0 km cars on the market require an average of
19.3 salaries
.
Buying a car in the entry-market segment is much more difficult for the average person today than it was two years ago, since 11.2 salaries were needed back then (the lowest average since 2015).
In 2019, the climb was abrupt and increased to 17.4, while in 2020 the average was 17.7 salaries to reach 0 km.
According to the report of the Association of Automotive Dealers of the Argentine Republic (ACARA) this situation particularly affects those who
enter the market for the first time
and accentuates the trend that has been evident for some years now.
Despite its age, the VW Gol remains one of the most sought after 0 km models.
Photo José Gutiérrezi / Los Andes
In 6 years, the percentage of sales to people who had never owned a car dropped from 36% to 22%, having hit a low of 19% in the middle of last year.
Taking into account the official April price lists drawn up by the automakers,
the cheapest model on the market is the Chery QQ
, which costs $ 11,000, equivalent to $ 1,078,000 taking the official exchange value of Banco Nación.
But beware, it must be taken into account that prices do not include freight or patenting costs, and that in most cases they
are lower
than those managed by dealers.
As there were no variants for $ 1,000,000, we decided to put together a list of the options available
up to $ 2,000,000
, an important figure that covers the most popular segments but at the same time does not reach the mid-range, of which only They include one or two entry-level variants.
Not least data is that compared to last month, prices suffered
average increases of 5%
.
This caused that some models, such as the
Ford EcoSport
, the
Chevrolet Spin
and the
Renault Duster
, among others, no longer have versions available below 2 million pesos.
Chery QQ, the cheapest model on the market.
Small cars
All models and versions of the most accessible category on the market are available for less than 2 million pesos.
They are ideal vehicles for urban traffic, with low consumption engines, although with an important lack of safety, since none is equipped with stability control.
Chery
.
The Chinese brand offers two versions of its
model
, which comes from the Asian country with a 1.0-liter 68 hp engine and five-speed manual gearbox.
To the Light Security version (
$ 1,078,000
) is added the Comfort Security, which costs $ 12,000 (
$ 1,176,000
).
Fiat
.
The representative of the Italian brand in this category is the
Mobi
, which comes from Brazil with a 5-door body and a 1.0-liter 70-horsepower engine associated with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Its range is made up of three versions: Easy (
$ 1,298,100
), Easy Top (
$ 1,338,100
) and Way (
$ 1,380,700
).
Compared to last month, the increase in their prices was 7%.
Renault Kwid Outsider, the variant with an adventurous look.
Renault
.
The
Kwid
is another popular model that comes from Brazil.
Its range consists of four versions, all equipped with the 1.0-liter, 66-horsepower gasoline engine, which is coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Also in 5-door bodywork, its prices range from
$ 1,362,100
(Zen) to
$ 1,508,900
(Outsider), a version that differs from the rest of the range due to its exterior appearance and exclusive details.
The increase between March and April was 6.5%.
Volkswagen
.
The
Up!
it is the only model in this category that offers two engines: a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder, which delivers 75 horsepower;
and a 1.0, turbocharged (TSI), of 101 horses.
Both combined with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
The range is made up of three versions: Take (
$ 1,487,150
), High (
$ 1,596,376
) and Cross (
$ 1,842,128
), which carries the turbocharger.
In this case, the increases were between 4.6% and 4.8%
Fiat Cronos, the best-selling model in Argentina.
Compact cars
It is the
most popular category in
our market and the one with the largest number of models and versions available, since the sedan variants are added.
Some benchmarks in the segment are manufactured in the country, and not all versions are below $ 2,000,000.
Changan
.
The Chinese brand imported by the Car One Group offers the
CS15
, a five-door model equipped with a 1.5-liter 100-horsepower engine and 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions.
The range is made up of three versions, with prices established in dollars and pesified at the official exchange value.
According to the current price list, the base variant, Comfort MT, costs US $ 16,500 (
$ 1,617,000
) while the full, Luxury DCT, US $ 19,500 (
$ 1,911,000
).
All have front and front side airbags and stability control.
Chevrolet Onix and Onix Plus, two protagonists of the compact segment.
Chevrolet
.
It is the only brand that offers bonuses in this category.
The offer is made up of four models.
On the one hand, the
Joy
-hatchback- has the Joy Base (
$ 1,346,900
) and Joy Black (
$ 1,399,900
)
versions
;
while the
Joy Plus
(sedan), has the same versions and prices of
$ 1,424,900
and
$ 1,480,900
respectively.
Both are equipped with a 98 horsepower 1.4-liter gasoline engine, associated with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
On the other hand are the
Onix
and
Onix Plus
, which have a more varied range.
Despite having two types of engines, a 1.2-liter 90-horsepower and a 116-horsepower 1.0 turbo, only the variants equipped with the less powerful one enter.
Both models have six versions, although after the increases in April (up to 7.5%) there are four that are below the limit.
The prices of the Onix range go from
$ 1,588,900
to
$ 1,801,900
, while in the case of the Onix Plus, from
$ 1,636,900
to
$ 1,829,900
.
The entire range has six airbags and stability control as standard.
The Premier versions are out of this list, which in addition to having the turbo engine have Wi-Fi, being the only model in the category with this technology.
Citroën
.
The French brand has the
C3
and
C3 Aircross
, which will be replaced at the end of the year by a new generation.
In the case of the C3, all the models in the range -five total- are below the barrier of 2 million pesos.
Prices range
from $ 1,567,000
(Live) to $ 1,966,700 (Feel AT two-tone).
On the C3 Aircross side, the only version available below the limit is the Feel (
$ 1,888,300
).
The variant with automatic box exceeded $ 2,000,000 after the adjustment of 4.5% in April.
Both models have the 1.6-liter 115-horsepower gasoline engine, associated with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic. Neither has stability control.
Fiat
.
Three models represent the Italian brand in this segment.
The historic
Uno Way
, with the 99-horsepower Firefly 1.3 engine and 5-speed manual gearbox, is the most economical proposition.
It costs
$ 1,497,400
, the same as in March, and is the company's cheapest model to offer stability control.
The
Argo
, the compact 5-door made in Brazil, is the second option.
The range is made up of five versions, of which three are sold for less than $ 2,000,000.
The most economical is the Drive GSE variant (
$ 1,603,400
), equipped with the same 1.3 engine as the Fiat Uno. While those with the 1.8-liter 130 hp engine (Precision and Precision Safety Pack) cost $ 1,829,300 and $ 1,898,700 respectively.
The Precision variant with an automatic box of 6 is left out, which, after a 7% update in its price, went from $ 1,981,700 to $ 2,120,500.
The third option is the
Cronos
, which shares the mechanics of the Argo and is the best-selling vehicle in Argentina.
Manufactured at the Ferreyra plant, Córdoba province, five of the six versions of the sedan are below the limit.
The values start from $ 1,642,900 (1.3 GSE Pack Connectivity) and go up to $ 1,959,600 (1.8 Precision Pack Premium).
The Ford Ka is a historic model.
However, the brand announced the end of its production.
It comes from Brazil.
Ford
.
At the beginning of 2021, the American brand announced the cessation of production in Brazil of the
Ka
,
Ka +
and
Ka Freestyle
, among other models.
All three will be sold in our market until the stock of units is exhausted, and so far all their versions are below two million pesos.
The
Ka
is the cheapest model in the Argentine market with standard stability control, with prices starting from
$ 1,383,000
.
Mechanically they carry the 123 horsepower 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, which is associated with a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed automatic that represents one of the cheapest options in its class ($ 1,630,000).
Haval
.
The
H1
is the entry model to another of the Chinese brands imported by the Car One Group. This compact five-door has a 106-horsepower 1.5-liter gasoline engine that is associated with a manual gearbox and an automatic gearbox, both 5-speed.
The range is made up of three versions, priced from $ 17,500 (
$ 1,715,000
) to $ 19,000 (
$ 1,862,000
).
The new generation of the compact sedan arrives from Mexico.
Nissan
.
With the
March
decommissioned, the first option of the Japanese brand is the
Versa V-Drive
.
It is the previous generation of the sedan that comes from Brazil with the well-known 1.6-liter 106-horsepower engine, a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 4-speed automatic.
The Drive MT variant is priced at
$ 1,413,400
, while the Drive Plus AT costs
$ 1,623,500
.
The Versa stands out for its ample interior space, especially the one it offers for rear passengers, and with a 460-liter trunk.
At the same time, a step above the V-Drive is the new
Versa
from Mexico and launched in Argentina at the end of 2020. This new generation is equipped with a 118 hp 1.6 petrol engine, 5-speed manual gearbox and CVT automatic, and has a range of five versions, although only three cost less than $ 2 million.
Unlike its Brazilian brother, it has six airbags and stability control as standard.
The entry-level variant costs
$ 1,759,500
(Sense), while the intermediate one has a value of
$ 1,929,900
(Advance).
Peugeot 208. Only two variants of the new generation are offered for under $ 2 million.
Peugeot
.
The French brand has a heavyweight: the new generation of the
208
.
This compact manufactured in El Palomar is one of the best-selling models in its category, although two of the seven versions that make up its range are below the limit.
The new 208 has two engines, a 1.2 three-cylinder 82 hp available in the base version (
$ 1,663,400
) and a 1.6 115 hp, which equips the rest.
The other variant that makes this list is the Like Pack, which costs
$ 1,944,700
.
If we took the March list, a third version would be added, but after a 6% retouch the Active 1.6 went on to cost 2,105,100.
Renault
.
With the
Sandero
,
Stepway
and
Logan
, the French brand is another one of those that stomps among the compacts.
Manufactured at the Santa Isabel plant, Córdoba province, the three models are sold for less than two million pesos.
All share the mechanical set consisting of the 1.6 115 hp engine and two types of transmissions: 6-speed manual and automatic CVT.
In the case of the
Sandero
, its four versions are included, whose prices range
from $ 1,510,500
(Life) to $ 1,851,900 (Intens CVT).
The same happens with the
Logan
: from
$ 1,504,400
(Life) to $ 1,826,500.
For its part, the
Stepway
is available in two of three variants: Zen (
$ 1,774,000
) and Intens ($ 1,929,000).
In turn, the brand offers the
Sandero GT Line
, the version with a sporty look that costs
$ 1,689,700
(manual) and
$ 1,788,900
(automatic);
and also the
Sandero RS
, the spiciest model that comes from Brazil with a 2.0-liter 145 hp engine and 6-speed manual gearbox.
Its price:
$ 1,954,200
.
Ethios.
The entry-level model to the Toyota world
Toyota
.
It has two models with a great presence in the Argentine market:
Etios
and
Yaris
, both made in Brazil and with 4 and 5-door bodies.
The
Etios
has a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and 103 horsepower, which is combined with a 6-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic. The entire range stands out for including electronic stability control and prices start from
$ 1,326. 200
(hatchback) and
$ 1,410,500
(sedan) and go up to $ 1,629,600 and $ 1,672,900 respectively.
In the case of the
Yaris
, the options are more limited: three of five versions available in hatchback bodywork (between
$ 1,709,900 and $ 1,980,300
) and one of three in sedan variants: $ 1,891,400.
The range is motorized with a 107 hp 1.5-liter engine, associated with a 6 manual gearbox and a CVT automatic transmission, and equipped as standard with seven airbags and stability control.
Volkswagen
.
The German brand offers three models:
Gol
,
Polo
and
Virtus
, all made in Brazil.
Despite being the
longest
-
lived model on
the market, the
Gol
continues with an impressive sales rate and currently occupies fifth place in the overall ranking.
The entry-level version (Trendline) costs
$ 1,363,127
and has the 1.6-liter 101-horsepower engine, which is associated with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
In turn, the Trendline AT is
the cheapest automatic variant on the market
($ 1,482,577).
Its mechanical set is made up of a 1.6 110 hp engine and a six-speed Tiptronic transmission (with torque converter).
For their part,
Polo
and
Virtus
are the most modern options.
Both have the 1.6 110 hp engine, combined with a 5 manual gearbox and a 6 automatic gearbox. The prices of the variants available below the limit start from
$ 1,741,126
(Virtus) and
$ 1,755,826
(Polo) and they go up to $ 1,838,876 and $ 1,920,150 respectively.
Citroen C4 Cactus, one of the few compact SUV that can be obtained for less than 2 million pesos
Compact SUV
Until last month the offer was broader, however the rise in prices marginalized the
Ford EcoSport
and the
Renault Duster
, two benchmarks in the category, from the list.
With the official lists for April, the roster was made up of the
Citroën C4 Cactus
and the
Chery Tiggo 2 and 3
.
Chery
.
The smallest model has a range of three versions, and prices in dollars ranging from US $ 16,000
($ 1,656,200
) to US $ 19,300 ($ 1,891,400).
For its part, the
Tiggo 3
, the brand's best-selling, also offers three variants whose values start from US $ 16,100 ($ 1,577,800).
Citroën
.
Only one of the eight versions of this model made in Brazil is offered for less than two million pesos.
It is the Live variant, which carries the 1.6 115-horsepower engine and a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Its price:
$ 1,954,800.
Fiat Stada.
The new generation of this small pickup was launched in 2020.
Utilities
Within this category there is a great diversity of models, including vans, small and compact pickups, and mini trucks.
Changan
.
It offers the
MD201
, a mini truck that has three types of bodies: pickup (
US $ 14,500
), Cargo Van (
US $ 16,300
) and Cargo Box (
US $ 17,900
).
Prices, expressed in dollars, are pesified at the official BNA exchange value.
Chevrolet
.
It offers the
Montana
pickup
, a small truck with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine of 105 HP and a load capacity of up to 700 kilos.
The range is made up of two versions, which cost
$ 1,338,9000
(LS) and
$ 1,406,900
(LS Pack).
Citroën
.
In this category, the brand offers the
Berlingo Van
, which has four versions equipped with two engines: a 115-horsepower 1.6-liter gasoline engine and a 92-hp 1.6-liter turbodiesel.
Manufactured at the El Palomar plant, Buenos Aires province, their prices range
from $ 1,572,700
to $ 1,935,400.
DFSK C32, the double cab mini truck
DFSK
.
The brand belonging to the Socma group (Chery) has several options of mini trucks and a van.
The cheapest is the
K01H
(Extended Cab), which costs
$ 1,274,000
.
Then the
C31
(
$ 1,499,400
, single cab),
C32
(
$ 1,598,000
, double cab) and
C35
(
$ 1,685,600
, van) are added.
Fiat
.
For several decades the Italian brand has offered the
Fiorino
and the
Strada
pickup
as its most accessible work vehicles.
The van has a single version equipped with a 1.4-liter 85 hp engine that costs
$ 1,642,800
, while the pickup, completely renovated in 2020, has four versions of which three are offered for less than $ 2 million.
These are the single and double cabin variants, powered by the same engine as the Fiorino, whose prices start
at $ 1,567,300
.
Lifan
.
The Chinese brand marketed by Famly has the now classic
Foison
, a 1.2-engine mini truck that is offered for
$ 1,602,000.
Peugeot
.
The
Partner Van
, another old acquaintance manufactured in El Palomar, offers its entire range with prices ranging
from $ 1,572,700
to $ 1,935,400.
Renault Kangoo Van, one of the most modern utility vehicles in its class
Renault
.
On the one hand, it offers the new
Kangoo
Van
, of which two of the four versions that make up the range are included.
Prices:
$ 1,833,400
and
$ 1,972,000
, both for two seats.
The other option is the
Duster Oroch
, the compact pickup of which only one of the seven versions in the range is below the $ 2 million barrier.
It is the Professional 4x2 variant, priced at
$ 1,935,300
.
Volkswagen
.
It has another historic pickup: the
Saveiro
, which has a single cab variant and two with double cab, at prices that start
from $ 1,593,600
(Trendline) and go up to $ 1,887,500 (Highline).
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