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    1998 Toyota RAV4

    The 1998 Toyota RAV4 is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $31,500.

    There is 1 variant of the RAV4 available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1995.

    The 1998 RAV4 was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    The Toyota RAV4 is only available with a petrol engine that produces 96kW and 180Nm of torque. All variants feature 4x4.

    Retail Price
    $31,500 - $45,000†
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    Retail Price
    $31,500 - $45,000†
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    Good

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    Toyota RAV4

    1998 Toyota RAV4

    Available Variants

    The Toyota RAV4 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.

    Base

    Price from $31,500†

    1998 Toyota RAV4

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    Pros

    • Sublime fuel economy
    • Practical cabin
    • Glimmering resale and reputation

    Cons

    • A new RAV4 just around the corner
    • Unremarkable drive
    • Portions of the interior starting to feel old
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    How does the 1998 Toyota RAV4 compare?

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    Power to Weight
    74.13 - 79.67 kW/t
    52.24 kW/t
    82.08 kW/t
    Boot Space
    173 - 409 litres
    173 litres
    964 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    5 - 7 years
    2 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

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

    2025

    $48,790

    GX

    2024

    $48,790

    GXL

    2025

    $51,990

    GXL

    2024

    $51,990

    XSE

    2025

    $55,990

    Limited

    2025

    $59,990

    Adventure

    2025

    $59,990

    Limited

    2024

    $59,990

    Adventure

    2024

    $59,990

    Year
    2025
    2024
    Engine Type
    2.5L HEV
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    163 kW

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    1998 Toyota RAV4

    Dimensions

    3,715 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,655 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,715 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,655 mm
    Wheelbase2,200 mm
    Turning Circle10,000 mm
    Load Capacity430 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    1998 Toyota RAV4

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Toyota RAV4 is the base variant that starts from $31,500.

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    The most expensive Toyota RAV4 is the base variant that starts from $45,000.

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    The best towing capacity of a Toyota RAV4 is offered by the base variant which can tow 1500 kg.

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    The largest Toyota RAV4 is the base variant which measures 1695mm wide, 4125mm in length and sits 1660mm tall.

    The most powerful Toyota RAV4 is the base variant which has 96kW of power and 180nm of torque.

    The Toyota RAV4 is built in Japan and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Toyota RAV4 is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1765 kg.

    The Toyota RAV4 uses Unleaded Petrol.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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