The Lowdown: 1998 Toyota RAV4
By Thomas Brillstein
The 1998 Toyota RAV4
Made in JAPAN for Toyota, the RAV4 for 1998 is a leader in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR segment. It retailed for $16,298 USD with a dealer cost of $14,856 USD.
Fuel Economy
The RAV4's standard 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 24 miles/gallon city driving with a 15.30 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The RAV4 retails for $16,298 USD with a invoice price of $14,856 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The RAV4 comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2668 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
RAV4 Dimensions
The 1998 RAV4 has standard length of 163.80 inches and a width of 66.70 inches. The RAV4 rides 65.00 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 7.30 inches. Front headroom is 40.30 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the RAV4 a radius of 36.10 inches. It uses 215/70R16 tires with a wheelbase of 94.90 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tachometer, Tilt Steering. RAV4 optional equipment may include Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Cassette Player.
Exterior color choices include Alpine Silver Metallic, Black, Deep Jewel Green Pearl, Natural White, Prussian Red Pearl, Royal Sapphire Pearl, Sedona Sunset Metallic with interior choices of Gray Cloth. The RAV4 seats 5 people with 39.50 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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