Car subscription: the phenomenon that is gaining more and more popularity in Chile

Car leasing, widely recognized on the Old Continent and in the United States, is gaining ground in Chile, a system that works in the same way as the popular streaming platforms, that is, by subscription. Thanks to this, it is possible to rent latest generation vehicles with a simple click, paying a monthly subscription and without the need for an initial investment.

Currently, Chileans are learning and adapting to new realities, one of them being that of the automotive sector through rental, a form of mobility that seeks to revolutionize the way we acquire and enjoy vehicles.

This is not a minor fact. In Spain, for example, about 30% of the vehicle registry goes through this route, so in our country they consider it very favorably or, at least, as an option when changing cars.

In Chile there is already a small variety to choose from this system, companies like NexCar, Smartycar and Tripp are adding subscribers. The whole process is simple to complete, it can be done online and you can also request that your chosen car be left at your doorstep.

The advantages of this system are the delivery of the car without the need to pay a cent at the start of the contract and it pays particular attention to flexibility, allowing users to choose a vehicle of the year with all the services associates included, such as maintenance. , insurance, taxes, permits, licenses, tire changes for normal wear and availability of a replacement car.

Nexcar is one of those companies that promise not to have additional expenses, to constantly renew the 100% digital vehicle, not to make a large investment and the user will only have to take care of gasoline and of the label.

One thing that stands out about this company is that its entire vehicle fleet is monitored via GPS and electric cutters, allowing for greater control and reducing the risk of theft.

Alfonso Guzmán is a convinced user of this innovative alternative. For a long time, he acquired his vehicles with his own means. However, upon discovering the car leasing model, he realized he could save up to $2 million over a three-year period.

“This was a new discovery for me. I became interested in this subject and that’s how I arrived at Nexcar. Thanks to their website, I was able to choose from a wide range of vehicles, from compact to SUV to electric vehicles, all from my cell phone and without a single paper document. It is undoubtedly a simple and economical way to have a new car and always keep it in the best conditions. »

Javier Ithurbisquy, Growth Manager at Nexcar, highlights the benefit this brings to consumers, by offering a comprehensive solution that is not only economically attractive, but also practical and efficient to meet modern mobility needs.

“Unlike buying a car, where you are tied to a loan or a large initial investment, leasing allows the customer to enjoy mobility without the need for long-term commitments, being able to access new or semi-new and high-quality vehicles with a fixed monthly payment. Likewise, they can easily cancel their subscription or change vehicles whenever they want.

The options that exist at Nexcar include brands such as Audi, Changan, Chevrolet, Great Wall, JAC, Mazda, Nissan, Renault, Seat Skoda, Suzuki and Volkswagen. Their prices range from 262,000 pesos and can easily exceed a million pesos.

Smarty Car is another company that offers this service, where you can easily find a wide variety of vehicles. In it, you will have electric and hybrid units available at values ​​starting from $420,000 per month for a city car and from $650,000 for an SUV, including license, insurance and maintenance. The company already has more than a dozen users nationwide, reaping the benefits of a model that seeks to lower barriers to entry to low- or zero-emissions technology.

“We have a major challenge: integrating environmentally friendly vehicles, thus simplifying the mobility transition for our customers. For this, we are working to have, by the end of this year, an availability of electric and hybrid vehicles that reaches 10% of our offer, which means having 10% of our subscriptions in this segment by the end of 2024.” , said Benjamín Salineros, CEO of Smartycar.

The conditions for subscribing are to be over 21 years old, to have a driving license, to have a positive financial background and that the monthly payment for the vehicle to be subscribed does not exceed 20% of the user’s monthly income.

Take for example, if you go to their website you will find the ECO line with models such as the Maple 30X (100% electric vehicle) with installments starting from 497,000 pesos, the DS3 Crossback E-Tens for payments of 578,000 pesos. per month and even the Kia Niro EV, yes, this vehicle has a price of over a million.

On the other hand, you also have more premium options, which they call “Black”, where you can find vehicles like the Audi Q3, Mercedes Benz A200, Volkswagen Atlas, among others. The top model is the Audi e-tron sportback, which achieves a range of 453 kilometers (thanks to a high-voltage battery).

They also offer semi-new lines such as Kia Morning, Chevrolet Onix, Opel Corsa, Renault Clio, among others. Finally, there is the option that is increasingly taking center stage, such as pick-ups, which stand out in its catalog with the Chevrolet Silverado, the Volkswagen Amarok and the Voltera R6.