Los prices from 0km they do not stop increasing and long gone are the times when the monthly increases were 1.5%, or those months in which there were no adjustments directly. In fact, to the blue dollar, the trucks rose more than $6,000 in the year.
With inflation, high demand and low supply, lack of semiconductors, and logistics problems, today the suggested price listings of the 0km are adjusted by 5% monthly, to which must be added the overpricing which they then apply at dealerships.
This reality is replicated both in cars, such as SUVs and trucks, the latter part of one of the most sought-after segments and where new players and versions were added that took the values by over $10 million.
In iProfessional rwe pass the 10 best selling models of March, prices to blue dollar and how much they increased throughout the year. In addition, the latest proposals that were added and are growing rapidly, with prices that make them very attractive, although there is a serious stock problem.
Best selling trucks
Of the 10 best-selling trucks in March, the top five on the podium are from domestic manufacturing. This gives a great advantage when it comes to having more supply, although in some cases there are still delays in deliveries and the terms to obtain a unit can exceed 8 monthsas with the Toyota Hilux.
In other cases the problems are import, since there are few quotas, and for this reason, in the case of Fiat Toro, sales fall, when it is a vehicle in high demand.
On the other hand, if you consider the Renault Duster Oroch, it is not even in the top 10 best sellers because there is no income to the country.
As for the segment leaders, We review the top ten, the offer and prices of the available models.
Toyota Hilux, the best-selling truck in the country
Toyota Hilux GR-Sport, the sportiest truck
It is the best-selling truck in the country, with some 2,155 registrations in March. In the year accumulates a drop of 23.4%, especially due to the fact that there are many exports and there is a lack of products in the local market. Despite this, he remains the undisputed leader.
As for the prices, the cheapest double cab version, which is the DX 2.4 TDI with a 6-speed manual gearbox, it comes out $5,016,000, that is, about $25,206 at the parallel exchange rate. If compared to December 2021, at that time it was $4,158,000, that is, $20,894 at the parallel exchange rate at that time. In this way, in four months it was up almost $900,000 or $5,000.
If you are looking for a top-of-the-range version, there are two options: the SRX 2.8 TDI, with a 6-speed automatic gearbox, which comes out $9.024.000and for those who want the sportiest, the Hilux GR-Sport 2.8 TDI 6 A/T was recently launched, which reaches 10,058,000 pesos. In any case, you must register on the list with a delay of about 8 months to obtain it.
Volkswagen Amarok
Volkswagen Amarok, the second van in sales
It is the second best-selling truck on the market, with 1,696 registrations in March and a rise of 3.2% in the year.
In terms of prices, the value of the cheapest starts at $5,406,518, that is, about $27,168 at the parallel exchange rate. Compared to December 2021, the value back then was $4,274,600, or $21,480 blue. Namely, raised more than $1 million in four months.
Looking at the top-of-the-range version, for those looking for the most extreme Amarok, they should choose the V6, which was the first to break the $10 million barrier, and today the list is $10,354,508.
Ford Ranger, in its last year of life
Ford Ranger and its new version FX4
The third best-selling truck in the country is the Ford Ranger, of which some 1,251 units were patented in March. In the annual accumulated, it represents a drop of 26.4%. This model It is in its last year of life, since from 2023 the brand will manufacture the new generation of the pick-up in Pacheco.
As for prices, the diesel double cabin version (it also has a gasoline option), with a 2.2L 4×2 manual engine, comes out $5.304.000 o u$s26.655. In December, the same version cost $4,085,500, that is, 20,500 blue dollars, registering an increase of more than $60,000 to the blue.
Contemplating the top of the range, in the Ranger line, the Limited today reaches $8,991,000, while those looking for an option More adventurers can choose the Ranger Raptor for 10,068,000 pesos.
Nissan Frontier
Nissan Frontier, this is the new generation
The fourth best-selling truck of the last month is one of the newest domestically manufactured, the Nissan Frontier, which began to be produced in the country in 2018 and just presented its primer restyling.
In sales, 761 units were patented in March, which means a rise of 39.9% in the year.
As for values, the cheapest Frontier starts at $5,300,000, that is, $26,600 at the blue exchange rate. In December, $3,996,800 came out, that is, about $20,084 to the dollar at that time.
Today, the most equipped is at $9,700,000, being the cheapest option on the market in the top line of the range.
Renault Alaskan, the newest domestically manufactured
Renault Alaskan, the newest national production
The Renault Alaskan manufactured in Santa Isabel, Córdoba, is the newer domestically made truck, launched at the end of 2020. In terms of sales, 421 units were patented in March and grew 39.3% in the year.
Los prices of the Alaskan start with the cheapest version at $5,196,100 or $26,111 at the parallel exchange rate. Four months ago, it was $4,281,000, that is, 21,512 blue dollars. As for the top-of-the-range option, it amounts to 8,578,700 pesos.
Fiat Toro, with a lack of quota to import but highly sought after
Fiat Toro, the intermediate that gained more ground.
With 419 patents in March and a drop of 25.1% in sales in the year, this model suffers the lack of quota to import. Regardless, it is one of the most sought-after trucks on the market, with a good position in the “intermediate” segment, although it now has a great rival in front that is Ford Maverick.
In prices, the Toro starts at $4,415,300, that is, $22,187 at the blue exchange rate. In December the price was $3,653,300, that is, 18,300 blue dollars at that time.
As for the top-of-the-range option, those who want the most equipped should opt for the Toro Ultra 2.0 16v Multijet 4×4 truck, with a 9-speed automatic gearbox, which has a value of 6,969,900 pesos.
Fiat Strada
Fiat Strada, the best-selling small van.
With 248 patents and an increase of 10.3% in the year, this model is overcoming market complications due to lack of stock.
In terms of prices, the Strada is one of the cheapest top ten options, starting at $2,785,800 or $13,998. In December, the same model came out at $2,307,100, that is, $11,583 at the parallel exchange rate.
In case of opting for the top-of-the-range version, the price amounts to 3,752,000 pesos.
Chevrolet S10
Chevrolet S10 Z71, the latest version of the brand
With 213 sales and a drop of 17.7% in the year, this model is looking to recover the market and for that it has just launched a new sportier version, called Z71. However, it is still difficult to compete against the locally made midsizes, which are the top five on the podium.
Regarding prices, starts at $5,216,900, that is, $26,215 at the parallel exchange rate. Compared to last December, it was then $4,221,900 or 21,200 blue dollars.
whereas the top of the range version, the current value is 8,989,900 pesos.
Ram 1500, the best-selling full-size pickup
RAM 1500, the best-selling full size truck
With 89 patented models in the month and a rise of 43.6% in the year, the full size pick up is part of the 10 best sellers of the month. This truck has a current price of $8,541,000, that is, $42,919 at the blue exchange rate.
Last December, the value was US$56,600 official. That transferred to pesos was $5,943,000, and in blue dollar, about $29,800 at the parallel exchange rate at that time. The problem with this truck is that there is no stock, and a new version is also expected by the end of the year.
Ford Maverick
Ford Maverick, one of the most sought after on the market.
With 87 patents, it is the most modern model on the market, recently arrived and launched as a totally innovative product.
In March it was positioned within the top ten and there is a fact to highlight: the top of the range is cheaper than its main rival, the Fiat Toro.
In pricesstarts at $5,086,000 or $25,557, while the top of the range comes out at 6,715,000 pesos.
The promises 2022
For the remainder of the year, the van segment is one of the most important, with great chances to grow as long as there is stock.
On the other hand, among all the models, the sportier ones are some of the most sought after. That is why the brands added more “extreme” versions, with differences that are only noticeable in the design, but that make them more attractive.
Some of the most recent cases are the Ford Ranger FX4, an intermediate option with exterior details that change its image, and the Chevrolet S10 Z71.
Also the range of Ford F150 It is one of the most “desired” of the moment, although there is not much stock and that is why its sales grow slowly.