Imagine this: it’s Friday afternoon, you’re loading up for a long weekend. The kids are strapped in, bags are stacked in the boot, surfboards or bikes tucked alongside, and you’re heading out of Melbourne, windows down, the city receding, possibilities opening up. The road is smooth, the countryside rolls by, and somewhere in the afternoon you peel off the sealed bitumen and dive into some dirt tracks, heading to a hidden gorge or a secluded beach. You want comfort when you’re cruising, space when you’re hauling gear, off-road capability when you venture off the beaten track, and good looks so when you roll into the township, heads turn. That’s exactly the kind of mission the Prado Altitude sets out to deliver.
Living & Travelling in the Prado Altitude
Whether you’re setting up camp, heading to your favourite fishing spot, or dropping into a regional town for dinner and shopping, this SUV ticks boxes.
Comfort for the Crew. The Altitude is configured as a five-seater, which means second-row space is generous without the third row eating into luggage space. Boot space with the seats upright is around 954 litres, and with them folded it expands to about 1,895 litres, plenty for luggage, surfboards, shopping bags, you name it. Add to that premium finishes in this grade such as leather-accented and power-adjustable front seats, three-zone climate control, and a 12.3-inch multimedia screen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
Gear for the Load. If the mission is a weekend away, you’ll need space for bags, gear, maybe a BBQ or bikes, and then a few spontaneous purchases on the way home (that region-town artisan market is too tempting to pass up). The Prado Altitude’s big cargo hold means you can bring the lot without feeling squeezed. Also, with its ladder-frame chassis and full-time 4WD, you can head off the sealed road without forsaking practicality.
Looks That Stand Out. The Altitude styling leans into the rugged heritage of the Prado line with bold lines, chunky wheels (in this case 18-inch with all-terrain tyres in alt model) and a confident road presence. It doesn’t look like every crossover on the road, it has character.
Off-Road Ready for Hidden Discoveries
You don’t just stay on the highways in this vehicle.
Capability Built-In. The Altitude shares the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine with the rest of the Prado line: 150 kW of power and 500 Nm of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and full-time 4WD. Ground clearance, approach angle and departure are geared towards exploring: the series lists 221 mm clearance, 32° approach for VX/Altitude/Kakadu.
From Tarmac to Track. Once the sealed road ends, the Altitude’s hardware lets you keep going. You’ll feel confident navigating gravel roads, forest tracks or coastal pads. All without towing or major modifications. The Altitude is excellent for adventurers who want serious off-road capability, without compromising on style or design.
Road Trip Refinement
Driving long distances requires more than gearbox and power, you want comfort, tech and sound levels to match the mission.
Efficiency: The claimed combined diesel fuel economy is around 7.9 L/100 km for the Altitude.
Size & stance: 4,990 mm length, 1,980 mm width, large but the interior space rewards it.
Tech and convenience: The infotainment screen, driver display, 360° camera in this grade mean loading, reversing in campgrounds or tight spots get handled with ease.
Comfort on long legs: Premium seating, refined cabin insulation, good visibility all matter when you’re behind the wheel for hours.
Why We Love It
Versatility right out of the box. From school run to surf trip to off-grid adventure, the Prado Altitude transitions seamlessly.
Un-crossover styling. Many SUVs dress up as rugged but shy away from real terrain. Here the look aligns with the hardware.
Room with real use. Five seats plus big luggage space means you don’t compromise family comfort for gear.
Confidence in all conditions. Whether it’s rain-washed gravel or a muddy sidetrack, the 4WD credentials deliver.
Smart luxury without fluff. You get premium touches without losing the rugged essence, it doesn’t feel over-styled for the city and under-capable for the trail.
If you’re looking for an SUV that doesn’t force you to choose between “family comfort + luggage + long-haul cruising” and “off-road adventure + rugged capability”, the Prado Altitude makes a compelling case. It handles the Monday school run, the Friday dash out of town, the Saturday exploration of rural tracks, and the Sunday artisan market stop on the return. It’s one car that smartly covers many moods, and we think that makes it a standout for families who live travel, exploration and versatility.
Imagine this: it’s Friday afternoon, you’re loading up for a long weekend. The kids are strapped in, bags are stacked in the boot, surfboards or bikes tucked alongside, and you’re heading out of Melbourne, windows down, the city receding, possibilities opening up. The road is smooth, the countryside rolls by, and somewhere in the afternoon you peel off the sealed bitumen and dive into some dirt tracks, heading to a hidden gorge or a secluded beach. You want comfort when you’re cruising, space when you’re hauling gear, off-road capability when you venture off the beaten track, and good looks so when you roll into the township, heads turn. That’s exactly the kind of mission the Prado Altitude sets out to deliver.
Living & Travelling in the Prado Altitude
Whether you’re setting up camp, heading to your favourite fishing spot, or dropping into a regional town for dinner and shopping, this SUV ticks boxes.
Comfort for the Crew. The Altitude is configured as a five-seater, which means second-row space is generous without the third row eating into luggage space. Boot space with the seats upright is around 954 litres, and with them folded it expands to about 1,895 litres, plenty for luggage, surfboards, shopping bags, you name it. Add to that premium finishes in this grade such as leather-accented and power-adjustable front seats, three-zone climate control, and a 12.3-inch multimedia screen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
Gear for the Load. If the mission is a weekend away, you’ll need space for bags, gear, maybe a BBQ or bikes, and then a few spontaneous purchases on the way home (that region-town artisan market is too tempting to pass up). The Prado Altitude’s big cargo hold means you can bring the lot without feeling squeezed. Also, with its ladder-frame chassis and full-time 4WD, you can head off the sealed road without forsaking practicality.
Looks That Stand Out. The Altitude styling leans into the rugged heritage of the Prado line with bold lines, chunky wheels (in this case 18-inch with all-terrain tyres in alt model) and a confident road presence. It doesn’t look like every crossover on the road, it has character.
Off-Road Ready for Hidden Discoveries
You don’t just stay on the highways in this vehicle.
Capability Built-In. The Altitude shares the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine with the rest of the Prado line: 150 kW of power and 500 Nm of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and full-time 4WD. Ground clearance, approach angle and departure are geared towards exploring: the series lists 221 mm clearance, 32° approach for VX/Altitude/Kakadu.
From Tarmac to Track. Once the sealed road ends, the Altitude’s hardware lets you keep going. You’ll feel confident navigating gravel roads, forest tracks or coastal pads. All without towing or major modifications. The Altitude is excellent for adventurers who want serious off-road capability, without compromising on style or design.
Road Trip Refinement
Driving long distances requires more than gearbox and power, you want comfort, tech and sound levels to match the mission.
Why We Love It
If you’re looking for an SUV that doesn’t force you to choose between “family comfort + luggage + long-haul cruising” and “off-road adventure + rugged capability”, the Prado Altitude makes a compelling case. It handles the Monday school run, the Friday dash out of town, the Saturday exploration of rural tracks, and the Sunday artisan market stop on the return. It’s one car that smartly covers many moods, and we think that makes it a standout for families who live travel, exploration and versatility.
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