Toyota RAV4 Base (1997) price & specs
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Overview
The 1997 Toyota RAV4 Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-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 $32,010 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. It has a 58L fuel tank
The Toyota RAV4 measures 1660mm (65.4 inches) in height, 4115mm (162.0 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2410mm (94.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1250kg (2755.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The RAV4 Base comes standard with 215/70 R16 front tyres and 215/70 R16 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 50,000 km warranty.
The 1997 Toyota RAV4 Base has a 205mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 610kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,115 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 315 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 Liters: 2
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1988
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 86
Engine Stroke: 86
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.8
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 58
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 15.3
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 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 9.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 25
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 9.5
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 96
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 131
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 180
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Differential Lock
Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Drive Four Wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Black/Grey
Body Side Molding Size: Wide
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Black
Rear Color: Black
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Illuminated Entry System
Illuminated Entry System Ignition Key Surround: yes
Passenger Assist Handles
Passenger Assist Handles Number Of Handles: 3
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 173
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 6.1
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 18.4
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 520
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 0
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 65.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1660
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2410
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 94.9
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 66.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1695
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 162
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4115
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1460
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 57.5
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1460
External Dimensions Front Track In: 57.5
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10800
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.4
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 205
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 8.1
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 40.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1026
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 984
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1030
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 40.6
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Single
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Front Switch Location: Doors
Power Windows Rear Switch Location: Doors
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Windshield Wipers Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2756
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1250
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 610
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1345
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1565
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3450
Antenna
Antenna Type: Telescopic
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Brand Name: Fujitsu
System Cassette: yes
System Type: Stereo
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
System Front Rear Fader: yes
System Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Number Of Bands: 2
System Cassette Search Repeat: yes
System Seek Scan: yes
System Seek: yes
System Watts Per Channel: 25
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: 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 Airbag Driver Type: Us-Bag
Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Frame
Head Restraints Rear Seats Type: Frame
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Floor Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Partial
Console Floor Type: Partial
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: key
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operates From Passenger Door: yes
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