Chinese Cars in Argentina: Sales Boom, Models & Prices (2026)

Sales of Chinese automobiles in Argentina quadrupled during 2025, reaching a 2.2% market share, up from just 0.8% in 2015. This surge in popularity reflects a growing acceptance of Chinese brands within the Argentinian automotive market.

The increase in sales has coincided with the arrival of 23 new companies in the country over the last decade, a trend expected to continue. This influx of new players is reshaping the competitive landscape for automakers in Argentina.

According to a report from the Sistema de Información Online del Mercado Automotor de Argentina (SIOMAA), registrations of Chinese vehicles represent a volume nearly four times higher than recorded in 2024. This growth isn’t merely statistical, but the result of a “maturation process” for brands entering the market starting in 2018.

With a wide range of options now available, a review of the most popular brands, their models, and pricing as of March 2026 is presented below.

Chinese Autos, Models and Prices

Leading Chinese auto brands in Argentina include BYD, Baic, Haval, and Chery.

In February, BYD ranked as the 11th most popular brand followed closely by Baic, which is imported by the Belcastro group.

BYD

Since its launch last October, BYD sold 670 units last year, quickly establishing itself as one of the best-selling Chinese brands. The company’s rapid market penetration demonstrates growing consumer interest in electric and hybrid vehicles.

BYD Atto2, the latest launch of the brand in the country.

In February, BYD was the 11th best-selling brand overall and the top-selling Chinese brand, with 813 registrations.

Models and prices:

• Dolphin Mini: USD $22,990 to USD $23,990
• Yuan Pro: USD $29,990 to USD $33,090
• Atto2: USD $31,990
• Song Pro: USD $34,990 to USD $36,990

BAIC

BAIC led growth in 2025 with over 4,500 units registered. Represented in Argentina by the Belcastro group, a well-established player in the automotive sector, BAIC benefits from a strong after-sales service network.

Baic BJ30 is one of the best-selling models of the brand in the country.

February sales reached 674 units, representing a 577% increase.

Models and prices:

• X35: USD $28,200
• U5: USD $25,600
• EU5 EV: USD $28,900
• BJ30: USD $35,800 to USD $42,500
• X55: USD $36,900 to USD $42,500
• BJ40 Pro: USD $54,500
• BJ40 3P: USD $61,300
• BJ40 5P: USD $63,900
• BJ60 MHEV: USD $78,600

Chery

Chery sold 944 units in 2025, a 69% increase. The brand relaunched this year with new products, after being the first Chinese brand to enter the country.

Chery relaunched in Argentina with new models, all renovated.

In February, it was the third best-selling brand, with 381 registrations, a 391% increase.

Models and prices:

• Tiggo 2 Pro Max: USD $23,000 to USD $25,500
• Tiggo 7 Hybrid: USD $32,900
• Tiggo 4 Hybrid: USD $33,500
• Tiggo 8 Pro: USD $46,600
• Arrizo 8 Hybrid: USD $34,600

GWM- Changan – JMEV

These brands, imported by the Antelo group, registered the largest growth in 2025, also having renewed their entire product portfolio. The increase was 831%, exceeding 2,600 units. Like Baic, the importing group is a guarantee for the brand’s future in the country.

The JMEV electric car is one of the cheapest in the country.

In February, Haval sold 289 units, a 608% increase. Changan registered 113 sales, a 4420% increase.

Models and prices:

GWM

• Haval H6: USD $33,500 to USD $44,400
• Haval Jolion: USD $28,990 to USD $33,000
• Poer: USD $28,730 to USD $41,990
• Tank 300: USD $51,900
• Ora 3: USD $31,000

Changan

JMEV

MG

191 units were sold in February. This is another brand that launched in 2025, and with little time in the market, it enters the top ten. It currently has two models, but the brand will continue to bet on the market. This proves represented by the Eximar group, importers of Volvo, Land Rover and Jaguar.

MG3 is one of the brand’s models in the country.

• MG3 Hybrid: USD $23,500 to USD $25,900
• ZS Hybrid: USD $27,500 to USD $29,900

Jetour

426 units were sold last year, with a growth of 508%. Represented by the Famly group, also with a long history in the market, this brand announced the pre-sale in November of the X50, which will be one of the first launches of 2026.

Jetour X5 is one of the SUVs recently launched by the Chinese brand in the country.

In February, 184 units were sold, growing 451 percent.

Models and prices

• X50: USD $26,600
• Dashing: USD $28,200 to USD $38,500
• X70: USD $31,500
• T1 PHEV: USD $35,800
• X70 Plus: USD $40,500
• T1: USD $51,900
• T2: USD $54,500

Foton 

The brand that arrived in the country to sell light commercial vehicles, has been offering medium-sized pickup trucks since last year, entering one of the most competitive segments of the market.

Foton sells trucks and vans in the country.

In February, 94 units were sold, a 95% increase.

Models and prices:

• Tunland G7 4×2 MT: $43,137,500
• Tunland GT 4×4 MT: $46,182,500
• Tunland GT 4×2 AT: $48,212,500
• Tunland G7 4×4 AT: $52,932,250
• Tunland V9 4×4 AT: $73,739,750

JAC

This Chinese brand grew 532% in 2025, offering one of the most accessible SUVs on the entire market.

JAC sells the cheapest SUV on the market in Argentina.

In February, 87 units were sold, an 184% increase.

Models and prices:

• S2: USD $19,900 to USD $21,900
• JS4: USD $27,500 to USD $29,500
• EV30X: USD $30,500
• JS6 PHEV: USD $39,900
• T8: USD $34,900
• T9: USD $38,500
• JS8 Pro: USD $38,900
• X200: USD $24,700 to USD $31,500

DFSK

339 units were sold in 2025, a 136% increase. The brand stands out in the light commercial vehicle segment, but this year ventured into SUVs with the E5 and the Glory range.

DFSK added the Glory to the market, the brand’s first SUV in the country.

In February, 86 units were sold, a 32% increase.

Models and prices:

• Glory 500: $36,140,000
• Glory 580: $39,880,000
• E5 PHEV: USD $34,500

Other Chinese brands among the 50 best-selling brands in the country are Dongfeng, Shineray, and Forthing.