Based on the mid-range GXL model, the Altitude includes a number of extras not normally fitted as standard to the regular model, with Toyota claiming these add up to $10 000 despite the sticker price being only $5 000 higher.
As with previous models, the Altitude's biggest exterior difference from normal Prados is the dropping of the tailgate mounted spare wheel cover for a split piece bootlid with separate opening glass hatch normally found on European models.
The aforementioned extras includes the same 18-inch alloy wheels as the next tier VX, electric sunroof, auto-levelling LED headlights, partial leather seats, electric front seats, 14-speaker JBL sound system with DAB+, and a roof mounted nine-inch Blu-ray player with wireless headphones and 5.1-channel surround sound.
Standard equipment is unchanged from the GXL with cruise control, a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation and Bluetooth, tri-zone climate control, keyless entry / go and a reverse camera with parking sensors being notable highlights.
Underneath the bonnet, the Aussie spec Prado does without the 3.0 D-4D used in local models, instead being powered by the same 2.8 GD-6 turbodiesel engine as the Hilux, with outputs of 130 kW and 450 Nm of torque. A six-speed automatic gearbox is standard fare with Toyota claiming a combined fuel consumption of 8.0 L/100 km, eclipsing the D-4D's 8.5 L/100 km.
Priced at $68 230 (R710 952), the Altitude undercuts the base South African spec Prado 3.0 D-4D TX by a whopping R90 948, but is unlikely to debut anytime shortly.
