Toyota RAV4 - Generation 1 (1997-2000)

TOYOTA RAV4 (1997-2000)

Billed as the first compact SUV (the Sportage is compact, but it is based from the Mazda Bongo), the first generation RAV4 can be had with optional four wheel drive. Local models had that option and can be bought in either three or five door guise.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	5 Door	3 Door
Years Available	1998-May 2000	1997-1998
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	3S-FE 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	3S-FE 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	120hp @ 5,400rpm	120hp @ 5,400rpm
Torque	169Nm @ 4,600rpm	169Nm @ 4,600rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	58 Liters	58 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,150mm	3,740mm
Width	1,695mm	1,695mm
Height	1,650mm	1,646mm
Wheelbase	2,410mm	2,200mm
Curb Weight
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Trailing Arm	Trailing Arm
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Tires
Wheels	Alloy	Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Two Tone Paint	Rear Wiper, Rear Mounted Spare Tire, Black Rear Bumper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	None	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/6 CD
Speakers	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	None	None
Keyless Entry	None	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Suzuki Vitara