
The same L500 Mira generation that built the turbocharged TR-XX Avanzato R also spawned an official pastel 'Hello Kitty' edition in 1998, Sanrio collaboration included — right down to a Hello Kitty ignition key.
Median 63 hp across 162 similar cars
Lead trim: TR-XX Avanzato R
Daihatsu Mira TR-XX Avanzato RL500 · 1994–1998
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Nobody in Burbles has spotted a Daihatsu Mira TR-XX Avanzato R yet. See one on the street, point the app at it, and the first card is yours — with your @handle permanently credited on this page.
FactThe same L500 Mira generation that built the turbocharged TR-XX Avanzato R also spawned an official pastel 'Hello Kitty' edition in 1998, Sanrio collaboration included — right down to a Hello Kitty ignition key.
Top-spec turbocharged, intercooled version of the L500-generation Mira TR-XX hot hatch, offered in FWD (Avanzato R) and 4WD (Avanzato R4) form from September 1994 until the L500 was replaced in September 1998.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR-XX Avanzato R | 1994–1998 | 0.7 L Inline-3 | 63 hp | 74 lb-ft | — | FWD | manual | — |
| TR-XX Avanzato R4 | 1994–1998 | 0.7 L Inline-3 | 63 hp | 74 lb-ft | — | 4WD | manual | — |
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The same L500 Mira generation that built the turbocharged TR-XX Avanzato R also spawned an official pastel 'Hello Kitty' edition in 1998, Sanrio collaboration included — right down to a Hello Kitty ignition key.

The TR-XX van faced looser emissions rules and got a carburetted six-valve version of the turbo engine, without the passenger car's catalyst.
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Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.

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