2016 Renault Alaskan pick-up shown in Paris

The new pick-up is powered by a choice of two turbocharged diesel four-cylinder engines borrowed from the Master van range, which produce 158bhp and 187bhp.

Buyers can choose from a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic gearbox. As standard, the Alaskan is rear-wheel drive but four-wheel drive is available as an option.

To boost the pick-up’s off-road ability, four-wheel-drive variants feature an electronic limited-slip differential that uses braking sensors to monitor wheel speed before braking wheels that are rotating faster than others to boost traction.

There’s also a rear locking differential with a mechanical lock to further improve drive in the most difficult situations.

Additionally, the Alaskan comes with hill descent control to aid progress down steep slopes.

Inside, the Alaskan features a 5.0in TFT infotainment system with smartphone connectivity. In some markets, the touchscreen will be 7.0in and feature satellite navigation as welll as a 360deg camera view to help improve external visibility.

Order books will open first in Columbia later this year, with other South American countries following shortly after. No pricing has been announced for the Alaskan, but it’s expected to be positioned close to the price of the NP300 Navara. In the UK, the NP300 starts at £22,000.