Daihatsu Applause is a five door hatchback compact car which was manufactured by Daihatsu in Japan. It was introduced for Japanese market in 1989. Car had a 5-speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission. This vehicle was successor to Daihatsu Charmant. The car was available with 1.6 L 14 petrol and HD-F and HD-E engines. In 1989, it was displayed in Geneva Motor show. It was marketed since 2000. In 1997 the shape of car was modified and presented in Frankfurt Motor Show.