At 14:30 local time today in Mexico City the Israeli manufacturer Plasan is launching the fascinating YAGU ultralight high mobility patrol vehicle and weapons platform.
This morning the well-established armoured vehicle manufacturer provided JOINT-FORCES with the accompanying images of YAGU during trials but requested we hold back showing them to you until the official unveiling at ExpoSeguridad Mexico. From a specification sheet sent earlier today, we spotted that the YAGU is based on the chassis of the ARCTIC CAT Wildcat 4 1000 quad which is in use with a number of Special Operations Forces units in its standard configuration.
The Plasan YAGU, which has a kerb weight just under 1500kg can carry a 350kg payload and has seating for three crew members under armour. On the roof it can carry a Light Remote Controlled Weapon System (LRCWS) for self-defence, mounting either a 5.56mm light machine gun or 7.62mm general purpose machine gun, and an integrated light quad drone can also be carried for reconnaissance and observation missions.What makes this three-man quad truly remarkable is that it offers 360 degree ballistic protection to B6+ level for the crew. As the company said in its pre-launch publicity, they seem to have smashed the weight / protection / firepower triangle for two- or three-man teams.
[ updated 21:30 UK ~ official video added below ]
The following extract is from the official press release:-

Measuring just 3785x1620x2019mm high, the YAGU is compact enough to patrol in built-up areas [© Plasan]
“At the light end of Plasan’s range, the all-new YAGU will be making its world debut at an unveiling on the Plasan stand at the exhibition. In the spirit of ‘the element of surprise’ that the new vehicle embodies, details are still scarce but we can reveal that it is an ultralight and super agile vehicle with an unprecedented level of protection for a vehicle at this low weight.

YAGU demonstrating its off-road ability – ground clearance is a respectable 330mm and four-wheel drive is selectable [© Plasan]
“With the optional Remote Weapon Station, it is a truly usable combat vehicle, deployable for use by Special Forces, Border Guards, or on Counter-Terror operations. Easily maneuverable in urban environments, and highly mobile off-road, there is nowhere that YAGU can’t take the chase.”