Nissan’s modded X-Trail is the ultimate ambulance for extreme weather conditions

Every second counts in emergencies, especially in hard-to-reach places like snowy mountains. To that end, Nissan introduced its latest X-Trail Mountain Rescue e-4ORCE that’s designed to save lives and rescue operations. It is by far the most impressively built rescue vehicle that’s going to be a must-have for security agencies in cold mountainside regions.

The X-Trail Mountain Rescue is based on the regular 7-seater X-Trail SUV but with some serious modifications to tackle snowy mountains. It’s got tracks for better grip, raised 23cm for more ground clearance, and Nissan’s e-4ORCE system for precise control. These features make it perfect for rescuing people in tough conditions.

Nissan’s electrified twin-motor e-4ORCE all-wheel drive system, which reacts to changes in surface traction in just 1/10,000th of a second—nearly 1000 times faster than conventional systems—is the heart of the vehicle. It provides excellent grip control. In order to ensure safe travel in a variety of conditions, from rainy metropolitan streets to snowy mountain slopes, the engine is able to modify the power distribution to each wheel separately.

Externally, a bespoke roof rack has been added to carry an evacuation stretcher and snow shovels. A siren, flashing light bar and powerful lights have also been embedded to the X-Trail’s roof, as well as lights on the hood. Wider fenders front and rear have been integrated to accommodate the tracks, while at the front the bumper has been enhanced to carry a winch. A reinforced towing hook has been added to the front and rear bumpers, while footboards have been included on the side to facilitate access as the X-Trail rides 23cm higher on its track than the road-going version.

Inside, seat layout has been rearranged to fit a stretcher and medical personnel. There’s a full medical kit and a GPS, weather, and communications system for coordinating with other rescue teams.

Under the hood, it’s powered by Nissan’s e-POWER electric drivetrain with twin motors and e-4ORCE all-wheel drive. It packs 213 horsepower and 330Nm of torque, with a top speed of 180kph and a zero-to-100kph time of just over 7 seconds. But speed isn’t the priority on snowy mountains; safety is.

The only downside? It’s currently just a display car and hasn’t been put into mass production or tested in real-time scenarios. A prodution date has yet to be announced. Visit Nissan for more information.

All images courtesy of Nissan.