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Toyota RAV4 Cruiser (1998) price & specs
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Overview
The 1998 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser 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 $31,840 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 1655mm (65.2 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 1235kg (2722.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The RAV4 Cruiser 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
1,655 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,715 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,200 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 400 mm |
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Explore Toyota RAV4 Features & Specs
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
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Partial 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
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Toned
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): 65.2
Overall Height (mm): 1655
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 Headroom (in): 40.4
Front Headroom (mm): 1026
Rear Headroom (in): 38.7
Rear Headroom (mm): 984
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: Toned
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
Location: Rear
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
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): 1235
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2723
Antenna
Type: Pillar
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
In-Dash CD: 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
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
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
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Open
Floor Type: Full
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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