Daihatsu Applause
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap and cheerful.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Running costs higher than expected - seems low geared.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cornering can be... interesting.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fast in a straight line.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent bullet-proof engine and build.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Hard to find it in a car park - very bland.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite good. Nice airy cabin, but a bouncy ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    My wife got in it with a screwdriver!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Really hard to find dealers / specialists.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Front coil spring broke, exhaust sections fail.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No