The 2017 Toyota Landcruiser Prado Altitude is back, starting at AUD 68,230 before on-road costs. Based on the GXL
turbo-diesel variant, Toyota says the Prado Altitude adds around AUD 10,000 of
extra equipment for a AUD 5000 increase over the standard car.
Aa distinguishing
feature of this year’s Prado Altitude is the lack of a spare tyre on the
tailgate, which has been relocated under the boot floor – a design worn by
Prado models in overseas markets like Europe.
Specification highlights include a glass hatch that
opens independently from the tailgate, 18-inch alloy wheels, power
moonroof, auto-levelling LED headlights, chrome side mouldings, black leather
seat upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. four-way
power-adjustable front passenger seat, a 14-speaker JBL audio system with DAB+
digital radio, a Blu-ray rear entertainment system with 9.0-inch monitor,
5.1-channel surround sound and three pairs of wireless headphones.
The relocation of the spare wheel takes place of the
second fuel tank, meaning the Prado’s capacity is reduced to 87L, though owners
should realistically achieve around 1000 km of range per tank based on Toyota’s
8.0 L/100km combined fuel economy claim.
Under the bonnet is the same 2.8-litre four-cylinder
turbo-diesel found across the range, developing 177 Hp of power and 450 Nm of
torque – the latter coming in at 1600 to 2400 rpm – mated to a six-speed
automatic transmission sending drive to a constant four-wheel drive system.
Features carried over from the GXL include a
7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation, rear-view
camera, cruise control, three-zone climate control, rear parking sensors, a
multifunction steering wheel, keyless start and keyless entry.
Safety kit is catered for with seven airbags,
stability and traction control, ABS, hill-start assist and downhill assist. The
Prado Altitude is available in four colours, black (solid), silver pearl,
crystal pearl and graphite – the latter three hues attracting a AUD 550 premium.
The Altitude special
edition is covered by Toyota’s Service Advantage capped-price servicing
schedule, with the first six scheduled visits coming in at AUD 240 a pop.
