Which cars are rear-wheel drive in Argentina?

Built in the country, among others: Ford Falcon, Fairlane, Taunus and Sierra, IKA and Renault Torino, Chevrolet 400 and Chevy, Dodge Coronado, GTX and 1500, Peugeot 404, 504 and 505, Fiat 600, 1500 and 125, Renault Dauphine and Gordini, Opel K-180 and the F-100 and Ranchero pickups. Imported: BMW 3 Series (E30, E36, E46) and Mercedes-Benz 190. New, as of 3 October 2026, among others: 4x2 Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok, Ford Mustang and Toyota GR86.

Are the Ford Falcon and the Torino rear-wheel drive?

Yes, both have a front engine and rear-wheel drive. The Falcon was built in Argentina from 1962 to 1991 and the Torino from 1966 to 1981, both with inline six-cylinder engines.

Is the Peugeot 504 rear-wheel or front-wheel drive?

Rear-wheel drive, like the 404 and the 505. The 504 was built in Argentina from 1969 to 1999.

Is the Fiat 128 rear-wheel drive?

No, the 128 is front-wheel drive with a transverse engine. Argentina's rear-wheel-drive Fiats were others: the rear-engined 600 and 133, and the front-engined 1500, 1600 and 125. The 600 and the 125 were built until 1982.

How can I tell if a car is rear-wheel drive?

Check the spec sheet ("rear-wheel drive" or "RWD"; on pickups, "4x2"). Without it, look under the car: a front-engined rear-wheel-drive car has a driveshaft running down the middle to a differential on the rear axle, and no driveshafts going into the front wheels. Rear-engined cars such as the Fiat 600 carry everything at the back.

Are pickups rear-wheel or front-wheel drive?

Midsize pickups such as the Toyota Hilux, the Ford Ranger and the Volkswagen Amarok are rear-wheel drive in their 4x2 versions. The 4x4 versions add drive to the front axle.

Oct 3, 20261 min read

Rear-wheel-drive cars in Argentina: which ones exist

By Dmitrii McCarthy

Rear-wheel-drive cars in Argentina: which ones exist

This article is in Spanish. In short: Argentina built many rear-wheel-drive cars, among them the Ford Falcon (1962 to 1991), Fairlane, Taunus and Sierra, the IKA and Renault Torino (1966 to 1981), the Chevrolet 400 and Chevy, the Dodge Coronado, GTX and 1500, the Peugeot 404, 504 (1969 to 1999) and 505, the Fiat 600, 1500 and 125, the Renault Dauphine and Gordini, the Opel K-180, and the F-100 and Ranchero pickups. Imported RWD cars you see there include the BMW 3 Series (E30, E36, E46) and the Mercedes-Benz 190. As of 3 October 2026, new RWD options include the 4x2 Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok, all built in Argentina, plus the Ford Mustang and the Toyota GR86. The Spanish page has the full sourced tables with years and engines, and a checklist to tell whether a car is rear-wheel drive.

Read the Spanish version of this article.

Frequently asked questions

Which cars are rear-wheel drive in Argentina?: Built in the country, among others: Ford Falcon, Fairlane, Taunus and Sierra, IKA and Renault Torino, Chevrolet 400 and Chevy, Dodge Coronado, GTX and 1500, Peugeot 404, 504 and 505, Fiat 600, 1500 and 125, Renault Dauphine and Gordini, Opel K-180 and the F-100 and Ranchero pickups. Imported: BMW 3 Series (E30, E36, E46) and Mercedes-Benz 190. New, as of 3 October 2026, among others: 4x2 Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok, Ford Mustang and Toyota GR86.
Are the Ford Falcon and the Torino rear-wheel drive?: Yes, both have a front engine and rear-wheel drive. The Falcon was built in Argentina from 1962 to 1991 and the Torino from 1966 to 1981, both with inline six-cylinder engines.
Is the Peugeot 504 rear-wheel or front-wheel drive?: Rear-wheel drive, like the 404 and the 505. The 504 was built in Argentina from 1969 to 1999.
Is the Fiat 128 rear-wheel drive?: No, the 128 is front-wheel drive with a transverse engine. Argentina's rear-wheel-drive Fiats were others: the rear-engined 600 and 133, and the front-engined 1500, 1600 and 125. The 600 and the 125 were built until 1982.
How can I tell if a car is rear-wheel drive?: Check the spec sheet ("rear-wheel drive" or "RWD"; on pickups, "4x2"). Without it, look under the car: a front-engined rear-wheel-drive car has a driveshaft running down the middle to a differential on the rear axle, and no driveshafts going into the front wheels. Rear-engined cars such as the Fiat 600 carry everything at the back.
Are pickups rear-wheel or front-wheel drive?: Midsize pickups such as the Toyota Hilux, the Ford Ranger and the Volkswagen Amarok are rear-wheel drive in their 4x2 versions. The 4x4 versions add drive to the front axle.

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