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    Toyota RAV4 Base (1998) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1998 Toyota RAV4 Base is a four-wheel drive, 3-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 $30,330 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.

    The Toyota RAV4 measures 1660mm (65.4 inches) in height, 3715mm (146.3 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2200mm (86.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1245kg (2744.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The RAV4 Base comes standard with 215/70 R16 front tyres and 215/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    74.13 - 79.67 kW/t
    52.24 kW/t
    82.08 kW/t
    Boot Space
    173 litres
    173 litres
    964 litres
    Price
    $24,563 - $35,360
    $24,563
    $42,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    50,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 7 years
    1 year
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,635 - 1,765 kg
    1,635 kg
    2,230 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 - 1,500 kg
    1,200 kg
    2,265 kg
    Approach Angle
    36°
    21.3°
    38°
    Departure Angle
    30 - 42°
    18.6°
    42°

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    Dimensions

    3,715 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,660 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,715 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,660 mm
    Wheelbase2,200 mm
    Turning Circle10,000 mm
    Load Capacity390 mm

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    2L, 4-speed auto, 3-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 86
    Engine (cc): 1988
    Compression Ratio: 9.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    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: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 15.3
    Capacity (L): 58

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    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 2

    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 (lb ft): 133
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    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

    Front Covers: Partial
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Rear Covers: Partial
    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

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons (in): 16.1
    Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons: 410
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 18.4
    Rear Seat Down (L): 520
    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): 10000
    Front Track (in): 57.5
    Front Track (mm): 1460
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.8
    Overall Height (in): 65.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1660
    Overall Length (in): 146.3
    Overall Length (mm): 3715
    Overall Width (in): 66.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1695
    Rear Track (in): 57.7
    Rear Track (mm): 1465
    Wheelbase (in): 86.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2200

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Hip Room (in): 56.5
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1435
    Front Leg Room (in): 40.6
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1030
    Rear Leg Room (in): 34
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 864

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 36
    Departure Angle: 42

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Twin
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Convertible Roof

    Roof Soft Operation: Manual
    Roof Soft Type: Soft

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Manual
    Front Sunroof Removable: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Steel

    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
    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 610
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1345
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1635
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3605
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1245
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2745

    Antenna

    Type: Pillar

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    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: 2

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    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 Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    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: 4

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes
    Lockable: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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