1997 Toyota RAV4 specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 2dr Manual
- $15,118
- 4dr Manual
- $15,818
- 2dr Auto
- $16,168
- 2dr Manual 4WD
- $16,518
- 4dr Auto
- $16,868
- 4dr Manual 4WD
- $17,218
- 4dr Auto 4WD
- $18,268
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
$1,575
Starting MSRP
- air cond
- ETR AM/FM radio
- 4-speakers
See more detail $1,575
Starting MSRP
- air cond
- ETR AM/FM radio
- 4-speakers
- (4) alloy wheels
- hard spare tire cover
- tilt wheel
- unique "L" striping/ badging
- floor/cargo mats
$870
Starting MSRP
- pwr windows/ mirrors/door locks
- tilt steering wheel
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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24 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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120 hp
Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Pwr-assisted
Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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2.0L/122
Displacement
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120 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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125 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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24 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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4
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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35 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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65 in
Height, Overall
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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147 in
Length, Overall
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87 in
Wheelbase
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40 in
Second Hip Room
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50 in
Second Shoulder Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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40 in
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P215/70R16
Front Tire Size
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P215/70R16
Rear Tire Size
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P215/70R16
Spare Tire Size
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16" x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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16" x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16" x 6.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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2,469 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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1,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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