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Argentina Car Prices Edge Higher for September as Renault Kwid Leads Affordability Ranking

Industry leaders say tax relief and broader trade access are needed to stem export losses.

Overview

  • Automakers published September price lists showing roughly 3–6% increases on popular entry models versus August.
  • Renault Kwid is the lowest-priced new car at about AR$22.16 million, though final purchase prices often vary with discounts and financing.
  • Argentina logged 54,664 new registrations in August, a 13% drop from July but up 31.7% year on year, with Toyota leading sales and the Yaris as the most-registered model.
  • Automotive output reached 44,545 units in August, down 13.8% from a year earlier, and exports totaled 25,503 units, 22.1% lower year on year, with both metrics up from July.
  • From January to August, production rose 6.2% and wholesale deliveries to dealers climbed 71.6%, while cumulative exports fell 7.7%, ADEFA reported.