The Daihatsu Applause is a compact sedan produced by the Japanese automaker Daihatsu, first launched in 1989 and continuing through various updates until the early 2000s. Known for its hatchback-like trunk design combined with sedan practicality, the Applause offered a spacious interior with a compact footprint, ideal for urban driving. Across its generations, it evolved modestly in styling and size, maintaining a balance between efficient dimensions and passenger comfort. The model remained popular in markets favoring economical and versatile small cars.
Discontinued Generations
1998 Daihatsu Applause II

1385 mm
L:4350 mm | W:1660 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1997-2000
- Model Year: 1998
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4350 mm171.3 in
- Width: 1660 mm65.4 in
- Height: 1385 mm54.5 in
- Trunk Capacity: 410 liter14.5 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 765 liter27.0 cu ft
1989 Daihatsu Applause I (A101,A111)

1440 mm
L:4315 mm | W:1660 mm
Discontinued Model - Production: 1989-1997
- Model Year: 1989
Body Style: Hatchback
- Length: 4315 mm169.9 in
- Width: 1660 mm65.4 in
- Height: 1385-1440 mm54.5-56.7 in
- Trunk Capacity: 412 liter14.5 cu ft
- Trunk Capacity (Max): 764 liter27.0 cu ft