Stellantis Argentina
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Predecessor | Fiat Argentina, FCA Argentina, Groupe PSA Argentina |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Buenos Aires , Argentina |
Area served | Argentina |
| Products | Automobiles (Citroën, Fiat, Peugeot) |
| Parent | Stellantis |
Stellantis Argentina S.A. operates as the Argentine branch of the international automotive giant Stellantis, focusing on the local production and sales of Citroën, Fiat, and Peugeot vehicles. Founded in 2021, this entity emerged as the successor to several previous organizations, including Fiat Argentina (later known as FCA Argentina) and Groupe PSA Argentina.
Vehicle manufacturing occurs at two primary locations: the former Sevel Argentina facility situated in El Palomar, Buenos Aires and the Fiat Concord plant located in Ferreyra, Córdoba.
Citroën's presence in Argentina
The French manufacturer Citroën started assembling cars locally in 1960 with the introduction of the 3CV model, continuing production until 1979. In 1998, ownership stakes held by Sevel Argentina were transferred to PSA Group, which revitalized the availability of Peugeot and Citroën vehicles within Argentina.
Fiat's operations in Argentina
Following the dissolution of Sevel Argentina, Fiat recommenced its activities in 1996 by investing USD 600 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Ferreyra dedicated to producing Palio and Siena models. Additionally, Fiat assumed control over local Iveco operations. The economic downturn in 2001 led to a temporary shutdown of this plant, which later resumed operations in 2008.
Since 2018, the Ferreyra factory has been responsible for manufacturing the Fiat Cronos. After the 2014 merger between Fiat and Chrysler, the company was rebranded as FCA Argentina, facilitating the importation of Chrysler brands such as Jeep, Ram, and Alfa Romeo into the Argentine market.
Peugeot's history in Argentina (1960–2021)
Peugeot entered the Argentine market in 1957 through DAPASA by importing the 403 model. Local production commenced at Berazategui from 1960 until 1965, yielding approximately 22,000 units. The Peugeot 404, launched in 1962 and produced until 1980 by IAFA and later briefly by Sevel Argentina, reached a total output of around 152,000 units.
In 1960, a new assembly plant opened at El Palomar where Peugeot models began production in 1963. Following operational difficulties at IAFA, SAFRAR was created in 1965 to maintain manufacturing activities. SAFRAR introduced the T48 pickup truck in 1967, producing about 16,000 units until 1973. The renowned Peugeot 504 debuted in 1969 and became Peugeot’s most successful model in Argentina with nearly 400,000 units produced before its discontinuation in 1999. The earlier pickup was succeeded by the 404 pickup from 1973 to 1981.
In response to industry reforms in 1981, SAFRAR merged with Fiat Concord to form Sevel Argentina. This joint venture continued producing existing models while launching new ones such as the Peugeot 505—manufactured until 1995 with a total of approximately 92,000 units—and the Peugeot 504 pickup until its phase-out in 1999. The Peugeot 405 entered production in 1992 with around 51,000 units made until its end in 2001; meanwhile, the Peugeot 306 was produced between 1996 and 2001 with about 50,000 units assembled.
The Argentine economic crisis beginning in 1994 negatively affected automotive output. Following Fiat and Peugeot’s separation in 1995, PSA Group assumed control over Peugeot and Citroën production under "Peugeot-Citroën de Argentina." Sevel was liquidated in March 2000 amid ongoing economic challenges.
Under PSA management, the Partner panel van—a rebadged version of the Citroën Berlingo—was introduced in 1998. Peugeot broadened its product range with successful models such as the Peugeot 206 and its successor, the locally developed Peugeot 207; combined production for these two reached nearly half a million units up to 2016. The Peugeot 307 was manufactured from 2004 through to 2011 with a total output of approximately 183,000 units before being succeeded by the Peugeot 408 starting in 2010.
In 2012, PSA launched the Peugeot 308 within the C-segment category on a platform closely related to that of the discontinued Peugeot 307.
Stellantis Argentina (2021–present)
Following the acquisition of Argentine subsidiaries, Stellantis ceased manufacturing the Peugeot 308, 408, and Citroën C4 models at the El Palomar facility, previously operated by Sevel and SAFRAR. The production emphasis was redirected towards the Peugeot 208.
In 2021, Stellantis dominated the South American market with a 30% share and achieved a 48% increase in sales compared to 2020. The Fiat Cronos emerged as Argentina's best-selling vehicle. The company outlined plans to introduce 16 new models between 2022 and 2025, which include 28 facelift versions and seven electric or hybrid vehicles. By 2022, exports represented 70% of total production, mainly destined for Brazil.
Current models produced
As of July 2022:
| Former manufacturer | Brand | Model | Category | Origin | Launch year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Groupe Argentina | Citroën [n2 1] | Berlingo | Panel van | Template:Country data FRA | 1998 | |
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Partner | ||||
| FCA Argentina | Fiat | Cronos | Subcompact | Template:Country data BRA | 2018 [1] | |
| PSA Groupe Argentina | Peugeot | 208 | B-segment | Template:Country data FRA | 2020 [2] |
- Notes
Citroën historical models (1998–2021)
This table lists Citroën vehicles manufactured by PSA in Argentina prior to the establishment of Stellantis:
| Manufacturer | Model | Type | Origin | Production period in Argentina | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Argentina | C4 | Compact crossover | Template:Country data FRA | 2007–21 |
Fiat historical models (1996–2021)
Vehicles produced by Fiat Auto Argentina before the formation of Stellantis:
| Manufacturer | Model | Type | Origin | Production period | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Argentina | Siena | Subcompact | Template:Country data ITA | 1997–2002, 2007–16 | |
| Fiat Argentina | Palio | B-segment | Template:Country data ITA | 1997–2002, 2008–16 |
Peugeot historical models (1960–2021)
A compilation of Peugeot vehicles assembled in Argentina from 1960 until Stellantis was created:
| Manufacturer | Model | Type | Origin | Production period | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAFA | 403 | Sedan / Pickup |
Template:Country data FRA | 1960–65 | |
| IAFA | 404 | Sedan / Pickup |
Template:Country data FRA | 1962–65 | |
| SAFRAR | 1965–80 | ||||
| SAFRAR | 504 | Sedan / Pickup |
Template:Country data FRA | 1969–80 | |
| Sevel | 1980–99 |
- Notes
Imported models
The following vehicles originate from the brand's home countries unless otherwise specified:
- Citroën C4 Aircross (manufactured in Japan, 2013–2015)
- Citroën C4 Cactus (produced in Spain, from 2017 onward)
- Citroën C5 Aircross (available since 2020)
- Fiat Argo (Brazilian production, starting 2017)
- Fiat Mobi (manufactured in Brazil, since 2016)
- Fiat Strada (Brazilian model, introduced in 1999)
- Fiat Tipo (assembled in Turkey, from 2017)
- Fiat Toro (Brazilian-made, available since 2016)
- Peugeot 2008 (produced in Brazil, beginning 2016)
- Peugeot 3008 (available since 2021)
- Peugeot 5008 (introduced in 2021)
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