And unlike the outgoing...

And unlike the outgoing load-lugger, which had very little in the way of styling flair, the newcomer is aimed at a much trendier market. Note the sleek lines, chunky wheelarches and classy full-length chrome roof rails. In profile, the model bears more than a passing resemblance to the Peugeot 307 SW.

The car is based on...

The car is based on the Simba concept, which first appeared at the 2002 Bolgona Motor Show. It has a higher ride height than the standard model, while chunky wheelarch extensions, thick side protectors and underbody strike plates will give it plenty of off-road protection. The pictures also show how the 4x4 has a mounting point for an optional front bullbar.