Nissan unveils Navara EnGuard

Nissan has unveiled what it's calling its first "extreme emergency response vehicle" and it's been created to appeal to the police and fire services with new technology developed by the car and ute manufacturer.

The concept, based on the current NP300-series Navara, was revealed late last night at the Hannover commercial vehicle show and boasts larger wheels, a high-lift suspension kit that raises the body by 50mm and green strobe lighting.

In the rear load bay, the EnGuard pick-up truck comes equipped with two electric battery packs and a special drone that was created to scout ahead of the Navara to survey any dangers in its path.

Beaming images of what it sees on a widescreen TV that slides up from the load bay, the Navara also carries equipment like radios, ropes and torches used in mountain rescue.

The novel portable battery packs have been included in the concept following growing demand by emergency services for extra power to run lights, or power tools like gas-axes and other cutting tools needed at the scene of an accident.

The advantage over conventional generators is the power packs are emission-free and can be used indoors, where ventilation is limited or in areas surrounded by flammable material.

Under the concept's bonnet is the Navara's 140kW/450Nm 2.3-litre turbocharged diesel.

Nissan has released a video made in the UK showing its new concept in action. It's believed there's no plans to produce a production version of the EnGuard.

Instead, expect to see some of the Navara EnGuard features to be offered as commercial accessories in the future.