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    Toyota RAV4 Base (1998) price & specs

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    $35,500†
    2L petrol3D Sport Utility Vehicle4 SP AUTOMATIC4x4
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    Base

    Overview

    The 1998 Toyota RAV4 Base is a four-wheel drive, 3-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Toyota RAV4 is regarded as a medium SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $35,500 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 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 - 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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    Dimensions

    3,715 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,655 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,715 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,655 mm
    Wheelbase2,200 mm
    Turning Circle10,000 mm
    Load Capacity400 mm

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    Base

    2L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Petrol, 4x4

    $35,500†
    Price & specs

    Engine

    Engine (cc): 1998
    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
    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

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analog

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 9.5
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 25

    Fuel Economy

    EU 83 City (L/100km): 9.5
    EU 83 City (mpg): 25

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 166
    Maximum Speed (mph): 103

    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

    Drive

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

    Transmission

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

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of 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 Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle

    Mud Flaps

    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Standard Measurement: VDA

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.4
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (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
    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
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10600
    Wheelbase (in): 86.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2200

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Black

    Headlights

    Configuration: Single

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Sunroof

    Sunroof Operation: Electric
    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

    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): 1500
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
    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: A Pillar

    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

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Carpet

    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

    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 4

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Open
    Floor Type: Full

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lockable: yes

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † 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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