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Argentina’s Auto Market Reprices After Luxury Tax Repeal as Carmakers Cut Prices and Offer 0% Financing

Official registrations report a sharp decline in patentamientos following a shift to Justice Ministry data.

Overview

  • Stellantis updated lists across Fiat, Peugeot, RAM and DS, cutting the Fiat Titano Endurance 4x2 to $39,900,000 and offering 0% financing for up to $30,000,000 over 24 months.
  • Peugeot reduced prices on the 3008 GT, 5008 GT and 408 GT by roughly 13–15%, setting new lists at $66,249,000, $70,717,800 and $64,945,500.
  • DS lowered the DS 3 Étoile Hybrid to US$46,500 and the DS 4 Étoile Hybrid to US$51,800 and rolled out 0% plans, while RAM promotes 0% financing for the locally built Dakota and other pickups.
  • Entry-level options now start around $26–28 million, led by the Renault Kwid at $26,050,000, with the JMEV Easy EV, Hyundai HB20 and JAC S2 also among the cheapest 0 km models.
  • Justice Ministry data show a 37% drop in registrations versus the first month of 2026, with industry tracking constrained by reported disruption to ACARA’s usual dealer reporting.