Honda CR-V Base (1998) price & specs
Base
Overview
The 1998 Honda CR-V Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Honda CR-V is regarded as a small SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $31,950 before on-road costs.
This Honda CR-V is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 94 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 182 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission.
The Honda CR-V measures 1675mm (65.9 inches) in height, 4520mm (178.0 inches) in length, 1750mm (68.9 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1420kg (3130.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The CR-V Base comes standard with 205/70 R15 front tyres and 205/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 80,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,520 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,750 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Bore: 84
Engine Cc: 1973
Engine Compression Ratio: 8.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 2
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Engine Stroke: 89
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 15.3
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 58
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 7.8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 30
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 10
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 24
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 10
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 7.8
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 12.5
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 166
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 103
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 128
Power Maximum Power Kw: 94
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 135
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 182
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Black/Grey
Body Side Molding Size: Medium
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 23.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 668
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 13.2
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 374
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10600
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.4
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1535
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 34.8
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 65.9
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1675
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 178
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4520
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1750
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.4
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1535
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 103.1
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2620
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 29
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 27
Bumpers
Front Color: Black
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Black
Rear Location: Rear
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Single
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2646
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 600
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1323
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1420
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3131
Antenna
Antenna Type: Pillar
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Plastic
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/Rubber
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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