A wide variety of vehicle makes and models are available in Ecuador. For decades, those from the limousine segment were sold the most.

However, the SUV (SUVaccording to the acronym in English, or ‘sports utility vehicle’, in Spanish) surpassed them as of 2020.

Despite this, sedan cars are the second segment that sells the most units after pick-up trucks, trucks (heavy transport), vans and buses.

The prices of cars tend to vary depending on the specific features that each one has. Among the companies competing for market advantage, those of Chinese, European, South Korean and American origin stand out.

Find out which are the 10 best selling cars in Ecuador in 2023

It is a commercial dynamic that reflects the movement of the national economy, experts agree.

Between January and November of this year 2023, 123,409 new vehicles were sold. There is a minimal decrease of 0.4% compared to the same period in 2022, according to the newsletter of the Association of Automobile Companies of Ecuador (Aeade).

The segment that sold the most units is SUV vehicles with a total of 56,566after which follows sedan type cars with 30,140while the segment of there are a total of 22,198 vans. The rest are vans, buses and trucks, which are considered commercial vehicles (14,505).

By October 2023, growth of 1.4% was recorded, making last November the first month with a decline in accumulated annual sales.

These are the ten cheapest sedan cars on the Ecuadorian market

1.- Kia Picanto (from USD 13,999)

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There are different versions. Its gearbox is manual with five speeds plus reverse. It has an anti-lock braking system (ABS) and an electronic brake distribution system (EBD). Side mirrors have electric adjustment and defog, halogen daytime running lights. Displacement is 998 cc, although it varies depending on the version. Engine power is 66 horsepower and runs on gasoline.

2.- Renault Kwid (from USD 14,825)

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It is compact with all the equipment that an SUV has. It is the only one in its category with electric steering, which allows greater control behind the wheel and greater comfort during every maneuver. It has an instrument panel with LED screens, air conditioning and electric front windows.

3.- Hyundai Grand I10 (from USD 14,990)

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Its exterior design brings a young, sporty and stylish style. It has a built-in computer. In addition, the 9-inch touchscreen is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Its gearbox is manual with five gears, plus reverse. It has a reversing camera and hill start assist.

4.- Changan Alsvin (from USD 14,999)

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The gearbox is manual with five speeds plus reverse, and its distribution is chain. It has stability control, hill start assist, anti-lock braking system and traction control. It has a built-in computer ia touch radio eight inches. The steering wheel of this vehicle has steering wheel controls with multi-function buttons and is height adjustable. Its front and rear windows are electric.

5.- Kia Soluto (from USD 14,999)

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It runs on gasoline and has a manual transmission (five speeds plus reverse). Its engine has a power of 94 horsepower at 6000 revolutions per minute. It has electronically assisted steering and electronic stability control. The front braking system is ABS and double airbag. The controller has controls, a radio, and is also touch-sensitive and can be connected to a mobile phone.

6.- Renault Logan (from USD 16,195)

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It has a 1.6-liter engine with 111 horsepower. Brakes use front ventilated disc brakes and rear drums. It has dual optical headlights, direction indicators in the mirrors and electric exterior mirrors. Front and rear electric lifts and four airbags: driver, passenger and front.

7.- Chevrolet Joy Black (from USD 16,299)

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It has a gasoline engine of 97 hp (horsepower). It is a five-speed manual transmission with a 54 liter fuel tank. It has double airbag, burglar alarm, brake system with ABS and distribution (EBD). WITH touch radio on a 7-inch screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

8.- Renault Sandero (from USD 16,455)

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It has a 1.6-liter engine with 111 hp (horses) and air conditioning. It complies with the Euro V standard, so it creates fewer emissions of polluting gases. It has a timing chain and does not require belt changes, three-point seat belts, electronic stability control and hill start assist.

9.- Chery Arrizo (from USD 16,490)

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It is equipped with a 1.5-liter Acteco gasoline engine with four cylinders in a row. It has anti-lock braking system (ABS), stability control (ESP), emergency braking system (CBC), emergency braking assistance system (AEB) and has six airbags. The front seats are adjustable in height, and the rear seats have an adjustable backrest. In addition, it has an automatic climate control system and an audio system with a 10.25-inch touch screen..

10.- Southeast A5 (from USD 16,990)

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The 1.5-liter Mitsubishi engine delivers 118 horsepower. The equipment of this vehicle includes leather seats, parking sensors, a nine-inch touch screen with a reversing camera, and its steering wheel is multi-functional. There are two airbags, It has disc brakes on all four wheels. It has hill start assist and traction control.

Photos and prices are for reference, according to the values ​​listed on the official websites of the respective brands or authorized dealers.

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