The Fiat Toro is the best-selling compact truck in the country, which closed 2022 with patents above its two rivals, Ford Maverick and Renault Oroch.
Launched on the market in 2016, manufactured in Brazil, it quickly gained position thanks to the demand of those who need a cargo vehicle but, at the same time, use it for urban use.
This size advantage means that the Toro, despite having prices similar to larger trucks, such as Toyota Hilux and Volkswagen Amarok, is still chosen by a group of customers who prioritize their size and features (some versions are petrol ).
For those who need or choose this model, we review all the expenses that must be contemplated per month.
Fiat Toro entry-level: up to 1 million per year
To access the cheapest model you have to think of one investment of 7,252,700 pesos. That is what comes out of the Toro Freedom 1.8 naftera 4×2, with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
As for the costsan expense of $362,653 per year should be considered in patent, that is, a saving of $30,219 per month, although the payment is bimonthly. This amount contemplates the filing in the City of Buenos Aires of a user for private use (for work use, according to the city has benefits).
The Fiat Toro is the best-selling compact truck.
Another cost to take into account is safe, which for a complete third party averages $17,800, in addition to the service, which is $44,636. To these expenses must be added the fuel, garage and washings, as minimum extra expenses of a vehicle.
In the case of the naftaFor an annual journey of 15,000 average kilometers, the 1.8 version, with an average consumption of 9 liters, will need $17,640 per month considering that it uses super gasoline. If it is Premium, the cost will rise to more than 22,300 per month.
Two other expenses that almost inevitably add to the maintenance of a vehicle are the garage, which in the Palermo area is around $15,000, and two washes a month that average $2,000 each.
In conclusion, maintaining a Fiat Toro will demand the following expenses:
- Patent: $30,219
- Insurance: $17,800
- Service: $3.719 ($44.636prorrateado)
- Combustible: $17.640 / $22.300
- Garage: $15,000
- Washing: $4,000
In this way, the monthly expense will be $88,378, that is, about $1,060,000 per year.
Top-of-the-line sire: up to $1.4 million a year
In the case of the top-of-the-range version, the brand has the Toro Ranch 2.0 16v Multijet CD 4×4 AT9 to 11.351.600 pesos.
The Toro Ranch has an exclusive upholstery.
In the case of the patent, following the same parameters of filing and use as in the case of the most economical one, the annual expense is $567,580 per year or $47,298 per month, to which is added an insurance of $23,000 and a service of $57,028 pesos.
On fuel, this engine 2.0 diesel requires the best quality gas oilTherefore, with an average consumption of 8 liters per 100 kilometers, the cost will be 23,600 pesos per month. Finally, it will be the same expenses for any version in terms of garage and washing.
In this way, the monthly cost to maintain a top-of-the-range bull will be as follows:
- Patent: $47,298
- Insurance: $23,000
- Service: $4.752 ($57.028prorrateado)
- Combustible: $23.600
- Garage: $15,000 Washing: $4,000
This adds up to a monthly expense of $117,650, that is, about 1,411,000 pesos a year.
Bull news
The top of the range Toro Ranch was launched on the market at the beginning of January. It is a version that is differentiated by the cargo box with a canvas enclosure instead of the rigid lid of the Toro Ultra, grill with thick edges of the Ultra, but in chrome, 18-inch wheels, running boards and tubular San Antonio bar .
The Toro Ranch has a special cover for its box.
It has the 2.0 turbodiesel engine (170 hp and 350 Nm), combined with a nine-speed automatic gearbox. Traction is integral with the stability and traction control disconnect system for off-road driving. In safety, it has seven airbags and driving assistance (ADAS).