No locally made cars remain among Argentina’s 10 cheapest new models

Argentina’s cheapest new-car ranking changed again in September, and locally produced models disappeared from the top 10. Buyers now need between 25.9 million and 34.1 million pesos for one of the market’s least expensive new vehicles, as imported brands take over the segment and new names enter the list.

The Chinese JMEV Easy 3 kept first place at $16,900, equivalent to 25,941,500 pesos at the official exchange rate used for the survey. The biggest change came immediately behind it: the Hyundai HB20 overtook the Renault Kwid to become the country’s second-cheapest car.

The ranking reflects a market that has experienced several months of weaker activity. Argentina registered 41,752 cars and light commercial vehicles in August, down 19.3% from a year earlier. At the same time, the available range continues to grow as more imported products arrive.

The list uses the starting price of each model’s cheapest version. It excludes manufacturer or dealership discounts, promotions and special financing terms. For models priced in dollars, the survey applies the official exchange rate in effect at the time, meaning their peso equivalents can change even when brands leave their dollar prices unchanged.

The Renault Kwid fell to third place at 28.3 million pesos. Five of the models near the top are priced in dollars. The Suzuki Swift Hybrid is the first model outside the ranking at $22,400, or 34.384 million pesos, only 284,000 pesos more than the Fiat Argo. The gap between the 10th-cheapest car and the Citroën C3 is just 1.6 million pesos, leaving several models separated by narrow margins. Another price update or exchange-rate movement could change the order again during the month.