During this month, 39,549 vehicles were patented, according to a report by the Association of Automotive Dealers of the Argentine Republic (ACARA). The registered volume represents an interannual increase of 11.8%.
During the month of May, 39,549 vehicle patents, according to a report by the Association of Automotive Dealers of the Argentine Republic (ACARA). The registered volume represents an interannual increase of 11.8%.
This month’s survey reflected a rise in the number of units sold of more than 4,000 vehicles compared to the same month last year. In addition, it represents an increase of 13.7% compared to April of this year, when 34,774 had been patented.
So far in 2023, 195,078 patents have been cars, which represented an increase of 11.8% compared to the same period in 2022 when 174,527 vehicles had been registered.
What were the best-selling models?
- Fiat Cronos: 3,684 units
- Peugeot 208: 3,677 units
- VW Amarok: 2,829 units
- Toyota Hilux: 2,815 units
- Toyota Etios: 1,986 units
- Renault Kangoo II: 1,680 units
- Ford Ranger: 1,609 units
- Nissan Frontier: 1,232 units
- Chevrolet Cruze: 1,114 units
- Renault Sandero: 1,039 units
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Top 10 best selling brands
- Toyota: 8,032 units
- Fiat: 4,845 units
- Renault: 4,536 units
- Volkswagen. 4,496 units
- Peugeot: 4,330 units
- Chevrolet: 2,824 units
- Ford: 2,750 units
- nissan: 1,644 units
- Citroën: 1,421 units
- Jeep: 883 units
ACARA’s President, Sebastian Blessed, pointed out that in May “The good start to the year continues to be ratified with positive, double-digit year-on-year growth, which shows that we continue to be a very attractive destination for those seeking to preserve the value of their money with the possibility of enjoying the property acquired quickly” .
In addition, he stated that the dealerships are making “a great effort to match the available models to the purchase intention of customers, who today see the opportunity that arises if they adapt to what is available. We are working on proposals that stimulate the market such as increase deductions and improve the amortization of cars purchased as working capital and stimulate their financing through the CreAr lines, promoted by the Ministry of Industry at a discounted and convenient rate”.
The five provinces that registered the most patents
- Buenos Aires: 11,153
- City of Buenos Aires: 8,071
- Cordoba: 4,062
- Santa Fé: 3,631
- Mendoza: 1,380
Ricardo Salome, Secretary General of ACARA, stressed that the production of the factories “It is accompanying the growing supply of national models”, which today exceed 64% of the market, and considered that “this trend will continue during the remainder of the year, beyond exchange and electoral issues.”
“But it is not something that happens just because, there is a work of creativity and knowledge of the commercial network to stimulate this reality. We are going to continue with a limited offer but that responds, with national models, to a demand that will continue sustained”, he concluded .
Source: Ambito
