The next-gen Ford Ranger Raptor is arriving due to popular demand
The Ford Ranger Raptor is one of the most popular pickup truck in the world and is one of the more sporty pickup trucks out there, this naturally means that there is a lot of demand for the truck, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, is bringing in the 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel variant into Malaysia.
SDAC has today announced that the Next-Generation Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel will be available in Malaysia starting from 8 June 2023 and offers an additional engine choice for Malaysian customers and is built on the success of the previous-generation 2.0L Ranger Raptor.
Moreover, In conjunction with its launch, the first 300 bookings of the Next-Gen Ranger Raptor Bi-Turbo 2.0L Diesel will come specially fitted with the Kenwood DRV-A700W dashcam system, which features a Wide-Quad HD (WQHD, 3.7MP) front camera and Full HD (FHD, 1080p) rear camera for dual-channel recording.
The Ford Ranger Raptor is also equipped with a three-axis G-Sensor designed to detect a collision, as well as a built-in wireless smartphone link for easy management of recorded videos and dashcam settings. The built-in GPS receiver automatically records driving information and location tracking, while the polarised filter allows for clearer images.
On top of that, the Ford Ranger Raptor is also one of the most capable pickup trucks in the world with the latest milestone of the Next-Gen Ranger Raptor’s successful completion of last year’s gruelling SCORE International Baja 1000 in Mexico one of the toughest off-road endurance races in the world.
The pickup truck used in the race was from the production line of the same factory in Thailand that builds all the Next-Gen Ford Rangers and Raptors seen on the road and completed the course in 26 hours and 21 minutes as the only entrant in the stock mid-class category, which showcases the capability of stock road-legal trucks.
Those interested in seeing the Next-Gen Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel up close and personal, are welcome to attend its official launch event, which will be held from 9 to 11 June 2023 at MRANTI Open Space, West Entrance (formerly known as Technology Park Malaysia), opposite Pavilion Bukit Jalil.
The location was selected to provide a test-drive experience covering different terrains from tarmac to dirt and even rocky surfaces. The diesel Next-Gen Ford Ranger Raptor will also be going on tour with the Ford Experience Hub to the northern and southern regions of Peninsular Malaysia, as well as Sabah and Sarawak.
The Ford Experience Hub allows customers to experience a richer engagement with the Next-Gen Ranger Raptor and other Next-Gen vehicles, in addition to learning more about various Ford customer initiatives. Visit the Official Ford Experience Hub website linked here to find out more.
