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Toyota RAV4 Base (1997) price & specs
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Overview
The 1997 Toyota RAV4 Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Toyota RAV4 is regarded as a small SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $32,010 before on-road costs.
This Toyota RAV4 is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 96 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 180 Nm of torque (at 4400 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 58L fuel tank
The Toyota RAV4 measures 1660mm (65.4 inches) in height, 4115mm (162.0 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2410mm (94.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1250kg (2755.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The RAV4 Base comes standard with 215/70 R16 front tyres and 215/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 50,000 km warranty.
The 1997 Toyota RAV4 Base has a 205mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 610kg unbraked towing capacity.
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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
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
1 - 7 years
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,565 kg
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
205 mm
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Dimensions
4,115 mm
1,695 mm
1,660 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,115 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 315 mm |
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Explore Toyota RAV4 Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
Bore Engine: 86
Engine (cc): 1988
Compression Ratio: 9.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Stroke Engine: 86
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.3
Main Capacity (L): 58
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 9.5
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 25
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 9.5
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 131
Maximum Power (kW): 96
Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Differential Lock
Location: Centre
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
Size of Body Side Molding: Wide
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 4
Illuminated Entry System
Ignition Key Surround: yes
Passenger Assist Handles
Number of Handles: 3
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Location: Passenger
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 18.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 520
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 6.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 173
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
Front Track (in): 57.5
Front Track (mm): 1460
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 205
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
Overall Height (in): 65.4
Overall Height (mm): 1660
Overall Length (in): 162
Overall Length (mm): 4115
Overall Width (in): 66.7
Overall Width (mm): 1695
Rear Track (in): 57.5
Rear Track (mm): 1460
Wheelbase (in): 94.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2410
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.4
Front Headroom (mm): 1026
Rear Headroom (in): 38.7
Rear Headroom (mm): 984
Front Leg Room (in): 40.6
Front Leg Room (mm): 1030
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 610
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1345
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1565
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3450
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1250
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2756
Antenna
Type: Telescopic
Audio System
Brand Name: Fujitsu
Cassette Player: yes
Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
Cassette has Search Repeat: yes
Front-Rear Fader: yes
Number of Bands: 2
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Seek: yes
Seek Scan: yes
Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Type: Stereo
Watts Per Channel: 25
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Driver Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Location: Passenger
Passenger Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Frame
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Frame
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Partial
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Open
Floor Type: Partial
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operates From Passenger Door: yes
Operation: key
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