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1997 Toyota RAV4

New from

$25,810 excl. on-roads

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Warranty

2 year, 50,000 km

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About the Toyota RAV4

Last updated Sep 28, 2025

The new Toyota RAV4 is a small SUV offered in both 3D SUV and 5D SUV body styles. Available in Australia from $25,810 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $32,010 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the RAV4 available in Australia.

The Toyota RAV4 is only available with an null motor that produces 96kW and 180Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 1997 RAV4 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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Power to Weight

76.8 - 83.12 kW/t

35.35 kW/t

87.95 kW/t

Boot Space

173 litres

1,100 litres

Price

$25,810 - $32,010

$21,990

$53,600

Warranty (Years)

2 - 3 years

2 years

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

50,000 - 100,000 km

50,000 km

125,000 km

Years on Sale

4 - 6 years

1 year

3 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,565 kg

2,520 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,200 - 1,500 kg

1,200 kg

3,500 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

205 mm

1997 Toyota RAV4 Price

Configuration	Price From*
2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$27,810
2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$25,810
2L, 4-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$29,810
2L, 4-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$27,810
2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$29,990
2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$27,990
2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$32,010
2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$30,010

*excl. on-roads

All Toyota RAV4 Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2023	$36,550	$58,360
2022	$34,300	$52,700
2021	$31,695	$48,915
2020	$29,990	$48,915
2019	$29,450	$50,500

*excl. on-roads

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1997 Toyota RAV4 Specs

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Base

Audio
- Antenna Type: Telescopic
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System Cassette
- System Cassette Automatic Reverse
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Type: Stereo
- System Watts Per Channel: 25
Body exterior
- Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
- Body Side Molding Size: Wide
- Body Type: Suv
- Grille Colour: Black
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 3
- Number Of Doors: 3
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Brakes
- Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Black
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Black
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.12
Convenience
- Ashtray Front Illuminated
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
- Front Ashtray Location: Front
- Illuminated Entry System Ignition Key Surround
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
- Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
Dimensions
- Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons (in): 16.1
- Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear Station Wagons (mm): 410
- Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 520
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 173
- Front Headroom (mm): 1026
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1435
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1030
- Front Track (mm): 1460
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.4
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.7
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.5
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 40.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10000
- Overall Height (mm): 1695
- Overall Length (mm): 3705
- Overall Width (mm): 1695
- Rear Headroom (mm): 984
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 864
- Rear Track (mm): 1460
- Wheelbase (mm): 2200
Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Engine
- Bore Engine: 86
- Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
- Compression Ratio: 9.5
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Engine (l): 2
- Engine (cc): 1988
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Engine Location: Front
- Engine Orientation: Transverse
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 86
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 58
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Instrumentation
- Clock Type: Digital
- Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
- Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Interior trim
- Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
- Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
- Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Configuration: Single
- Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Internal Switch
- Power Locks Operation: Key
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 25
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.5
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 131
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 96
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 180
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Manual
- Front Sunroof Removable
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Steel
- Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
- Rear Sunroof Location: Rear
- Rear Sunroof Operation: Manual
- Rear Sunroof Tilting
- Rear Sunroof Type: Steel
- Removable Rear Sunroof
Safety
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
- Rear Seat Reclining
- Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
- Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 4
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Audio Media Storage Unit Cassettes Type: Cassettes
- Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Console Dashboard Storage: Open
- Console Dashboard Type: Full
- Console Floor Location: Floor
- Console Floor Storage: Open
- Console Floor Type: Partial
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
- Glove Compartment Lid
- Glove Compartment Lockable
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 4.933
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
- Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 3.833
- Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 1.913
- Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1.258
- Transmission 4th Gear Ratio: 0.918
- Transmission 5th Gear Ratio: 0.775
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.583
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
- Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
- Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
- Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
- Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
- Paint Distance (km): 100000
- Paint Distance (mile): 62100
- Paint Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 610
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1565
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1155
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

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1997 Toyota RAV4 Dimensions

1695mm

3705mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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1997 Toyota RAV4 Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2023	480Kg	1500Kg
2022	480Kg	1500Kg
2021	480Kg	1500Kg
2020	480Kg	1500Kg
2019	480Kg	1500Kg

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1997 Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy

Toyota RAV4	Fuel Type	Combined
2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	-
2L, 4-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	-
2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	-
2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Unleaded	-

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1997 Toyota RAV4 Warranty

What is the warranty on a Toyota RAV4?

The Toyota RAV4 offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.