Discover the 20 best-selling vehicles on the Chilean market today

The latest report from National Automobile Association of Chile (Anac) indicates that the Chilean automobile market does not raise its head, since 25,503 units were sold in the month of September, which represents a decrease of 31% compared to the same month of last year and becomes the second worst monthly performance of 2023.

Despite this scenario, automobile manufacturers continue to seek various strategies to position themselves and market the greatest number of vehicles. With this, the fight to enter the top 20 best-selling cars becomes more and more difficult, since the variety of models that each brand has constitutes its portfolio, often making it difficult to focus on just one.

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This, yes, Toyota It is one of the brands that has taken great care in offering reliable products and has managed to position itself as the public’s favorite. In fact, it is the best-selling brand in 2023 with 19,898 units, of which 2,041 correspond to the month of September.

Among the vehicles that appear on this desired list is the Hilux van, Raize SUV and Corolla Cross , finally the Yaris in the passenger vehicle segment. The only brands that offer more than one model are Suzuki, Hyundai and Nissan with two vehicles.

Before giving you the list, it is important to note that the most present segment is that of passenger vehicles with seven models, in second place there is a tie because SUVs and trucks get six each. Finally, there are utility vehicles which only have one vehicle, which is the Peugeot Partner.

1. Toyota Hilux: 6,818 units (545 units sold in September)

2. Mitsubishi L200: 6,416 units (184 units sold in September)

3. Maxus T60: 5,215 units (442 sold in September)

4. Chevrolet Groove: 4,514 units (450 units sold in September)

5. Great Wall Poer: 3,872 units (641 units sold in September))

6. Suzuki Swift: 3,758 units (358 units sold in September)

7. Nissan Navara: 3,731 units (545 units sold in September)

8. Peugeot Partner: 3,536 units (274 units sold in September)

9. MG ZS: 3,507 units (430 units sold in September)

10. Kia Soluto: 3,350 units (265 units sold in September)

11. Mazda CX5: 3,297 units (358 units sold in September)

12. Suzuki Baleno: 3,267 (393 units sold in September)

13. Ford Ranger: 3,216 (507 units sold in September)

14. Toyota Raize: 3,060 units (308 units sold in September)

15. Toyota Yaris: 2,904 (315 units sold in September)

16. Toyota Corolla Cross: 2,731 units (247 units sold in September)

17. Kia Morning: 2,631 units (161 units sold in September)

18. Hyundai Grand I-10: 2,531 units (161 units sold in September)

19. Nissan Versa: 2,517 units (373 units sold in September)

20. Hyundai Tucson: 2,489 units (357 units sold in September)

The Toyota Hilux is the best-selling vehicle to date. In fact, just in August it managed to surpass the Mitsubishi L200, a long-dominating truck. The main reasons are due to its variety of versions, since it offers 10 variants, one with a single cabin and nine with a double cabin, and it also has single traction or 4×4 traction.

Felipe Purcell, head of the Toyota Chile brand, emphasizes that the success of this truck is due to different factors: “We believe it is due to the confidence provided by the model and the brand. Hilux has been in production for over 50 years, and in each of its generations it has been recognized by people for its quality and durability, and today it brings these same features, updated with technology and safety , which allow it to have 5 safety stars, in Latin N-Cap. Our customers recognize and appreciate these efforts to produce a model that stands out from the competition in all these aspects.

It offers three types of engines, the first is a 2.4 liter turbodiesel, which delivers 148 hp and 400 Nm of torque, the second is a 2.8 liter turbodiesel, developing 201 hp and 420 Nm of torque (a version with 500 Nm). Finally, there is the 2.7 liter petrol option with 164 hp and 245 Nm of torque.

Prices vary between $26,390,000 + VAT and $37,390,000 + VAT.