Leapmotor, the Chinese brand controlled by Stellantis, inaugurated its first location in Córdoba. Grupo Autocity, the exclusive dealership for the province, has begun selling the B10 and C10 SUVs in a showroom located on Avenida de Circunvalación and Santa Ana. The opening comes amid the expansion of Asian automakers in the Argentine market.
Leapmotor’s arrival in Córdoba: date and place of opening
The opening of the location was reported by La Derecha Diario on February 11, 2025, although the article does not specify the exact day of the inauguration. The dealership is located on Avenida de Circunvalación and Santa Ana, in the city of Córdoba. Grupo Autocity, which operates other brands in the province, has been appointed as the exclusive representative of Leapmotor.
Available models: B10 and C10, two SUVs with hybrid technology
The two models offered are the B10, priced at US$31,990, and the C10, at US$35,500. Both share a hybrid propulsion system that combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with an electric motor on the rear axle. According to the source, the B10 can travel 900 kilometers with both engines, while the C10 exceeds 1,000 kilometers. Traction is always electric, powered by batteries of 18.8 kWh in the B10 and 28.4 kWh in the C10. In 100% electric mode, the range varies between 90 and 150 kilometers, depending on the model.
Context of expansion of Chinese brands in Argentina
The opening is part of the advance of Chinese brands in the country. According to August data cited by La Derecha Diario, Asian automakers reached an 11.2% share in Córdoba, above the 9.6% national average. Leapmotor, an eight-year-old startup, sold 600,000 units worldwide last year and projects to exceed one million in 2026. Stellantis, which acquired a stake in the brand, already has a network of 20 after-sales points and more than 300 workshops in Argentina, which Leapmotor customers can use.
Timeline of Leapmotor’s expansion
- 2015: Leapmotor is founded in China as an electric vehicle startup.
- 2023: Stellantis acquires a stake in Leapmotor, adding it to its brand portfolio.
- 2024: Leapmotor sells 600,000 units worldwide, according to company data cited by La Derecha Diario.
- 2025 (February): Opening of the first location in Córdoba, Argentina, through Grupo Autocity, with the B10 and C10 models.
Between its founding and the opening in Córdoba, the brand went from being a local startup to a global company backed by an international automotive group. The alliance with Stellantis allowed it to access a service network in Argentina, a key factor for its arrival.
Value module: market share of Chinese brands in Córdoba vs. national
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Share in Córdoba (August) | 11.2% |
| National share (August) | 9.6% |
| Difference in percentage points | 1.6 pp |
Document: La Derecha Diario, article on Leapmotor’s opening.
Organization and date: No organization specified; August data without year (presumably 2024, by context).
Unit: Percentage points.
Values used: 11.2% and 9.6%.
Operation: 11.2 – 9.6 = 1.6 percentage points.
The difference indicates that Córdoba has a higher penetration of Chinese brands than the national average by 1.6 percentage points, according to the cited data. The measurement methodology and original source are not specified, so it should be interpreted as provisional data.
What to watch next
It will be relevant to observe the evolution of Leapmotor sales in Córdoba over the coming months, as well as the possible expansion of the dealership network in other provinces. It is also worth monitoring whether the market share of Chinese brands continues to grow in the province and whether other automotive groups follow Autocity’s example.
Fuentes consultadas
- La Derecha Diario
- Argentina.gob.ar Fuente primaria
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