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The state corporation Cimex has put Chinese KYC F3 model trucks up for sale at a price of $29,950
The offer is available at the agency located on Calle 20, between Primera and Tercera, in the Playa municipality, as specified by the Cuban News Agency.
The vans, designed for commercial and personal use, can carry a maximum payload of 745 kilograms, accommodate five passengers, and feature a 1.6-liter engine.
It is a light double cab pick-up truck, with manual transmission and 4x2 traction, suitable for daily operations and urban and interurban transportation, according to the promotional information
The KYC F3 model is primarily distributed in Latin America and Asia, with gasoline and diesel versions, and engines that reach up to 2.0 liters turbo diesel with 114 horsepower.
Similarly, compared to other Chinese trucks like the Foton Tunland and the JAC T8, the KYC F3 offers a lower payload capacity, making it more suitable for moderate tasks rather than intensive use.
The introduction of this model aligns with the strategy to diversify the automotive offering in Cuba through agreements with international manufacturers, adds Cimex.
A few weeks ago, the Chinese state-owned company Dongfeng Motor Corporation announced the catalog of cars available for sale in Cuba this year.
The prices of cars Dongfeng in Cuba for 2025 range between 15,900 euros (about 21,010 dollars) and 34,100 euros (about 37,510 dollars).
The 18 types of vehicles for sale include eight gasoline-powered, six electric, two diesel, and two hybrid.
Car sales in Cuba
The Cuban government implemented regulations in 2024 for the importation, sale, and transfer of vehicles, aiming to modernize the vehicle fleet and alleviate the "transport crisis" affecting the population.
The provisions, published in Official Gazette No. 128 of 2024, came into effect on January 1, 2025. However, despite the regulatory changes, prices remain unaffordable for most citizens.
The regulatory framework includes provisions such as:
-Reduction of trade margins to 20% for state entities.
-Preferential tariffs of 10% for electric and low-consumption vehicles, while internal combustion vehicles face rates of up to 30%.
-Incentives for the importation of electric vehicles and the development of charging infrastructure.
-Possibility of transferring vehicles between natural and legal persons.
Additionally, the sale of used vehicles from tourism in national currency is prioritized, although these prices will also be determined based on the secondary market.
Although the reforms represent a step towards modernizing the vehicle fleet, the current prices perpetuate inaccessibility for the majority of the population.
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