Nissan recently took the wraps off a surprise debut at the 2016 Montreal International Auto Show – a crossover demonstrating no fear for the harshest winter conditions and a new icon for Nissan’s winter-ready crossover family – a Rogue equipped with a full snow track system.
Dubbed “Rogue Warrior,” the crossover has been transformed into an extreme prototype, which sits on heavy-duty snow tracks measuring 76 cm in height, 122 cm in length and the individual track width is 38 cm.
The Rogue Warrior was modified entirely by Quebec-based Motorsports in Action (MIA), using the Dominator track system from American Track Truck. Besides the tracks, adjustments to suspension, and application of custom snow guards and minor body tunings to make room for the tracks, the Rogue remains stock. The production Rogue’s advanced Xtronic transmission remains untouched, as does the AWD drivetrain.
Rogue Warrior has the ability to perform in a variety of environments, but is specifically designed to handle snowy conditions. It is capable of driving up to 100km/h, scaling a 45 degree grade in groomed snow, and has a ground clearance of 58 cm.
The Rogue Warrior’s extreme capabilities require an experienced driver and to help ensure this one-of-a-kind vehicle is in the best care, its official driver is the 2015 Micra Cup champion, Olivier Bédard.
“In the past year, I’ve quickly progressed my competitive driving skills. I’ve gone from karting, to racing in a subcompact Micra, and now I have driven a really wild off-roader, the Rogue Warrior,” says Olivier Bédard. “As a karting and now spec series champion, I’m building a career based on my love of fast cars and motorsport competition. I can honestly say I never expected to have so much fun behind the wheel of a crossover! The Rogue Warrior is an awesome beast of a machine – driving it makes you feel like you can conquer any challenge that comes in your path.”
Watch the video below where the Rogue Warrior lends a helpful tow to some folks on a ski slope!
