1992 Daihatsu Applause Zi 4WD review from Hungary

The main problem with Applauses is heating radiator leakage. We had a wet carpet twice within the first 3 years. We had to call for a trailer the first time, because all our coolant left the system, and landed under our feet. After 4 years some electrical problems started to come up, like radiator fan switch failure,and the fuel pump relay died, so we were stuck at the side of the road. The clutch died after 135000 kms, so did an injector sensor. Nowadays the car is nearly eight, and some rusty spots can be found at the rear wheel arches.

Thanks to full time 4wd, snow and slippery road surfaces are no trouble. Fuel consumption is OK,

if you are not pushing it too hard. It can easily take 160km/h constantly, but 200 is still possible.

850kg - 105 HP. Not bad!