Called the Pioneer, the new vehicle is powered by a 2.5-litre common rail turbodiesel unit offering 141bhp and 251lb-ft of torque.

Priced at £17,503 ex-VAT, the Pioneer features ABS brakes, front airbags, headlamp levelling, air conditioning and a CD player. Extras include a mesh bulkhead at £200, alloy wheels at £320 and metallic paint at £210.