In the month of January 2022, new car sales in Argentina reached 29,302 units, which represents a drop of 14.2% compared to the same period of the previous year. The Peugeot 208 has been one of the most outstanding models, entering strongly on the podium.
The Argentine automobile market has started the year in negative. In the month of January 2022
the car sales in Argentina
have accounted for a total of 29,302 units. A volume of registrations that, compared to that obtained in the same period of the previous year, represents a 14.2% decline. Compared to the data for December 2021, we find a moderation in the fall.
The stock crisis in dealerships due to the global shortage of microchips, added to the complicated economic situation that is dragging the Argentine territory and the uncertainty derived from the coronavirus pandemic, has formed a perfect storm that, logically, affects the figures of sales. Incidentally, sales of commercial vehicles in Argentina have fallen by 11.5% to 11,817 units.
FIAT Cronos, the best-selling car in Argentina in January 2022
What have been the most outstanding models? The ranking of the best-selling cars in Argentina During January, it presents interesting changes with respect to previous editions of this monthly list. The FIAT Cronos obtained a clear victory. The FIAT model returns to lead the Argentine market after suffering a strong boost in registrations.
In second position was the Peugeot 208. He has been one of the most outstanding utility vehicles and his great performance has allowed him to enter the podium with force. And in third place we have the Toyota Hilux
that repeats as the best-selling pick-up in Argentine dealerships. At the gates of the podium the Volkswagen Amarok has remained. It is in the fifth position where the next car, the Toyota Etios, makes an appearance.
It is also worth mentioning the result obtained by the Chevrolet Cruze (6th) as it continues to climb positions. A clear sign that your stock problems at the dealerships are being resolved. In the same way, it is necessary to point out the Toyota Corolla Cross (11th) since it has been imposed on the Toyota Corolla (12th).
Video comparison of the Peugeot 208, one of the most popular cars in Argentina, with the Opel Corsa
sales by model
The best-selling cars in the Argentine market are:
sales by brand
The registrations achieved by the manufacturers in the Argentine market are:
in the list of most popular car brands among Argentine drivers there are also news. FIAT has taken the victory while Toyota and Peugeot have been in second and third position respectively. Renault has been one of the brands most affected by all these changes, staying at the gates of the podium.