Meet the ten cheapest trucks in the national market in 2023, the cheapest costing just over $17,000

A total of Between January and February this year, 3,904 new trucks were sold in the countryaccording to the latest figures from the Association of Automotive Companies of Ecuador (Aeade).

Among vehicles considered light, it is the third most commercialized segment after SUVs, according to the abbreviation of Sports Utility Vehicle (9,529) and cars (5,779), during the same period.

The ten cheapest cars in Ecuador will cost between $12,899 and over $17,000 in 2023

The number of new trucks purchased so far this year is 15.9% higher than the same period in 2022, when 3,367 units were purchased.

In general, sales of new light cars are booming, according to the figures. Between January and February of this year, 19,212 were sold, while in the same period of 2022 there were 17,096that is, there is an increase of 12%.

The acquisitions of the vehicles under consideration new commercial (vans, trucks and buses) They are also increasing, but at a slower rate. The sales in the market add up 2,340 of these units between January and February this year. In the in the same period of 2022, there were 2,226which determines a height of 5%.

From all segments between light and commercial Only a decrease in truck sales is observed, as 1,451 were sold in 2023, while there were already 1,645 in 2022.

Chevrolet (1,338), Great Wall (552), JAC (360) and Toyota (333) trucks were the bestsellers in Ecuador between January and February this year.

While the top-selling models so far this year, according to the Aeade bulletin, are Chevrolet’s D-MAX (1,289), Great Wall’s Wingle (448), JAC’s HFC 1037 series (360), Hilux’s Toyota (327), and Dongfeng’s Rich- series ( 191).

Next one, the ten cheapest trucks of the national market listed by the Association of Automotive Companies of Ecuador (Aeade).

The photos and prices are for reference, according to the values ​​stated on the official pages of the respective brands or authorized dealers.

1.- RAM RAM 700 (starting at $17,999)

It is a single cabin with a 1.4 Fire engine and a payload of 720 kilograms. It has a five-speed manual transmission. It has a braking system with ABS and EBD, electronic stability control and hill start system.

2.- DONGFENG RICH SERIES (starting at $18,990)

It is a double cabin with a 2.4 liter petrol engine, rated at 137 HP (hp). It has a 7″ screen, a maximum capacity of 1,015 kg (over a ton) and has rear sensors, air conditioning and front disc brakes.

3.- GREAT WALL WINGLE (starting at $22,490)

2.4 L. Mitsubishi engine – 16 valves and with a load capacity of 1,000 kilograms. It has a multi-function leather steering wheel, automatic air conditioning, a reversing camera, four electric windows and four-wheel disc brakes.

4.- PHOTON TUNLAND (starting at $21,990)

It has a 2.4 liter engine, it’s petrol, with five speeds plus reverse, 134 horsepower and 4×2 traction. Disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. It is a double cabin with four doors, a payload of 1,050 kilograms and air conditioning.

5.- JAC HFC 1037 SERIES (starting at $22,990)

It is 4×2 traction, gasoline, five-speed manual transmission, a payload of 1,000 kilograms, a 2,000 cc engine and a maximum power of 150 HP. Has air cushion for driver and passenger.

6.- JMC VIGUS (starting at $23,990)

It is gasoline fuel with a displacement of 2,400 cc – 16 valves and a power of 138 hp. It is a 5-speed manual transmission. It has a payload of 910 kilograms, air conditioning, electric windows and hydraulic power steering.

7.- ZX AUTO TERRALORD (starting at $24,990)

2,400 cc turbo petrol engine, power of 214 HP. Six-speed manual transmission plus reverse. It has four-wheel disc brakes, smart key access (immobilizer), anti-lock brakes with electronic gearshift and air conditioning.

8.- MAX T60 SERIES (starting at $24,990)

2.4 liter engine that delivers 135 HP. It is gasoline with manual transmission type, 8″ touch screen + CarPlay, ABS + EBD + CBC brakes and air conditioning in all its versions. It has airbags front in all its versions.

9 .- HUANGHAI N1S (starting at $26,990)

There is a 4×2 version with a 2.8 turbo diesel engine. It has double air cushionretro camera, hydraulic steering, electric windows, electric exterior mirrors, central locking, air conditioning and a payload of 975 kilograms.

10.- CHEVROLET D-MAX (starting at $28,290)

It is a CRDI turbo diesel engine. It has a descent assist, ABS + EBD brakes, a high-resistance chassis. There are versions with 4×2 and 4×4 drive, air conditioning, central locking, driver and passenger airbags, halogen headlights and a payload of 1,090 kilograms.