1993 Daihatsu Applause Xi review from Netherlands
"Try and drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I never had serious problems with this car.
At long distances, the seats are not very comfortable.
General comments?
The car looks like only boring or old people drive them, but it's like a wolf in sheep-skin, a nice car to drive.
With 105 hp and a warm motor you can easily accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 9,5 seconds, leaving a lot of sportive looking cars behind. Keep driving at high rpm (>3500 rpm) and listen to the nice sound of the motor.
Enough space for 5 adults.
Very cheap to buy, because of not-so-popular appearance. Reliable car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 110000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 30th May, 2003 |