2003, Daewoo Craiova 's best year

National carmaker Daewoo Automobile Romania estimates to sell more than 25,700 vehicles this year, 10% more than in 2003. Daewoo sold 23,400 units in 2003. This was the best yearly result since the South-Korean group became shareholder of the Craiova-based plant. The marketing policy led to a better result than in 1998, Romanian auto market’s best year, when Daewoo sold about 22,400 vehicles. Although the range of models, options included, broadened, Matiz, i.e. its economy version to be precise, was the best-seller. The mini class model Matiz saw sales up over 25% from 2002, to 16,800 units. ZF