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Argentina automotive market shifts toward manufacturer-led financing
The Argentine automotive market is undergoing a significant structural shift. According to reports from the Asociación de Concesionarios Automotores de la República Argentina (ACARA), nearly half of all new vehicle registrations in August 2026 were financed through consumer credit (prendas), accounting for 49.9% of total sales.
There is a notable trend of automotive manufacturers taking control of the credit market. Manufacturer-owned financial entities now account for over 43% of new vehicle loans, displacing traditional savings plans and reducing the role of traditional banks, which represent only 13.5% of operations. Brands like Peugeot, Citroën, and Fiat lead in financed sales, with Peugeot seeing 73% of its registrations via credit.
The market is also seeing increased diversity in both pricing and origin. While the JMEV Easy 3 has emerged as the most affordable 0km option at approximately $24.8 million pesos, the overall landscape is being reshaped by an influx of Chinese brands. These include Aion, BAIC, BYD, and Chery, which are expanding their presence across various segments from urban electric vehicles to premium SUVs.
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Argentina · Asociación Mexicana de Distribuidores de Automotores · Asociación de Concesionarios Automotores de la República Argentina · Citroën · Fiat · JMEV · Peugeot · Stellantis Financial Services
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- [● 2 SOURCES] ACARA released the August 2026 Financing in Argentina report. cadenadelosandesfm.com.ar · laverdadonline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The number of secured loans decreased by 14.2% compared to August 2025. cadenadelosandesfm.com.ar · laverdadonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Traditional banks represented only 13.5% of total secured loan operations. ciudadano.news
- [● 2 SOURCES] Peugeot leads the ranking with 73% of its registrations financed. cadenadelosandesfm.com.ar · laverdadonline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Citroën and Fiat follow with 71% and 70% of their registrations financed, respectively. cadenadelosandesfm.com.ar · laverdadonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Automaker-owned financial entities accounted for over 43% of secured loans for new vehicles between January and August. ciudadano.news
- [● 2 SOURCES] There were 22,439 secured loans registered for new vehicles in August 2026. cadenadelosandesfm.com.ar · laverdadonline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Financed credit accounted for 49.9% of new vehicle registrations in August 2026. cadenadelosandesfm.com.ar · laverdadonline.com