Daihatsu Applause

Daihatsu Applause (1989-1993)

The Daihatsu Applause is a built from June 1989 to May 2000 sedan in the lower middle class.

Although the vehicle has a notchback, the tailgate above the disc struck ( Liftback ). The concept of the notchback with a large hatchback came in 1991 on the Seat Toledo. The Škoda Superb II in 2008 this idea revisited and refined by a two-piece tailgate.

Models

Throughout the entire production period of Applause was only offered in one body style. In early 1993 there was a slight revision, which included, among other things, a modified front. In mid-1997 the Applause a more extensive facelift was subjected. He received a chrome grille, was upgraded in the interior and got a more modern rear.

Mid-2000, the Applause was removed from the program due to declining sales. The car was considered to be very robust and reliable.

Daihatsu Applause (1997-2000)

Rear view

Equipment variants

For the model variants each have different trim levels were offered. For the first model the basic equipment with the symbol Li was called. In the upscale variant XiL there were standard among other things, power steering, power windows, and a split folding rear seat. In addition, the variants were XiL automatic ( 3 -speed automatic ) and ZiL (corresponds to the equipment XiL with all-wheel drive ) available.

After the first facelift in 1993 the basic equipment was further indicated by the symbol Li. With the version Xi, among other things contained a standard power steering. Based on the variant Xi there were the models Xi automatic ( 3 -speed automatic ) and Zi ( Xi corresponds to the equipment with all-wheel drive and rear drum brakes ).

As part of the great facelift 1997, the number of trim levels has been reduced to two. In addition to the basic model Xi air conditioning was also fitted as standard in the model XIC. Optional could be ordered for both variants instead of the 5 - speed manual 4- speed automatic.

Motors

* Engine identification

The engines of Daihatsu Applause are not approved by the manufacturer for use with E10.