In the wake of financial crisis, automakers raced to cut prices, and increased the range of offers, but the sales continued to go down by as much as 50% in some cases on a yearly basis. The best sold cars in Romania in first five months are Dacia Logan (10,782 cars), Renault Clio (2,492 units), Kia Cee’d (2,191), Hyundai Accent (1,585), VW Golf (1,464), Ford Focus (1.399), Skoda Octavia (1, 382).

Dacia Logan

Dacia’s Logan model manufactured in Pitesti is the best sold car in Romania, with 51,149 units delivered in 2008 and 10,782 cars in the first five months this year (down 55.9%).

Dacia Logan facelift 1.4 MPI 75HP was priced at 6,400 euros in June 2008 for Ambiance trim level. Currently, the price of the sedan version remained unchanged, but the carmaker added one new model in its Logan lineup, priced at 5,900 euros.

“The prices for Dacia Logan and Logan MCV have not changed since end-2007. Similarly, the price for a Sandero (launched last year in June) remained at the same level. However, new versions appeared – the basic version of Logan, priced at 5,900 euros (4,995 euros if bought through the car scrappage scheme), and Dacia Avantaj offer which doubles the value of the car scrappage incentive. A Logan Ambiance costs 6,400 euros (same as in October 2007), as the model underwent a facelift and received ABS system as standard while the warranty was extended to 3 years”, Dacia representatives said.

Renault Clio

Renault Clio is the best sold import car in Romania, with 11,328 units delivered last year and 4,332 units in the first five months of 2009 (down 48.6%).

Renault Clio was priced at 10.199 euros in June 2008 for its Clio Authentique 1.2 liters 75 HP trim level.

In 2009, the price of the model increased slightly as the new Clio was launched, hence Authentique 1.2liters 16V 75 HP is priced at 10,700 euros.

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