Quench your adventure and durian craving at the upcoming Ford Ranger Getaways

KUALA LUMPUR: Ford Ranger Getaways offers an adventure-filled unique experience to all Ranger and Ranger Raptor customers. It comprises a range of interesting categories for different Malaysians from all walks of life who want short local adventures with friends, family, or like-minded individuals. 

After the huge success of its first Ranger/Raptor Training Experience in Sepang held on March 26, 2022, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion is now ready with yet another handpicked local adventure in line with the “Living the Ranger Life” campaign.

This time, the official distributor of Ford Cars has come up with a two-in-one off-road course. Yes, the company has combined the off-road adventure joy with another Malaysian favourite , the Durian fruit. The durian season is on, and many people will be gearing up for a durian feast. 

Here are the key details of the upcoming Ford Ranger Getaways:

• The off-road durian adventure will be held on June 18, 2022, in Penang
• First, you will head on to Jeti Batu Musang to experience the limits of your Ranger’s 4x4 adventures, including jungle track driving, water wading, light rock climbing, and more. The off-road courses will be guided by professional driving instructors.
• Post that, you will head on to Balik Pulau, the famous place for durians, exclusively booked by the organisers. A short tour of the Green Acres Orchard will be followed by an all-you-can-eat durian buffet and lunch.
• You can book this amazing Ford Ranger Getaways on the Ford Ranger Getaways platform through the SDAC-Ford Malaysia official website by paying RM 976. The mentioned price is per Ranger pickup with a maximum of 4 persons per vehicle. 

The last getaway organised by SDAC Ford was a huge success. The participants received more than what they had expected in terms of knowing the capabilities of their pickup. Along with enthusiasts from Sepang, the people travelled from Ipoh, Kuantan, and Johor Bahru to participate in the event. They enjoyed an intensive one-day guided session with a series of tarmac and off-road driving scenarios.

The Ford Ranger Getaways is an experiential platform that has something for everyone. Besides the off-roading courses and fixed, organised trips, the Ranger owners can also choose from other experiences that suit their preference and convenience. Some of them are

• Nature lovers can go for a leisurely road trip to Desaru, Johor, and can enjoy a guided farm adventure, or they can explore a prehistoric rainforest nature walk at Bukit Bendera, Penang.
• Plane spotters can be behind the wheel of an Airbus A320 Full Cockpit flight simulator to explore the virtual skies of Kuala Lumpur. They can become a pilot for a day and fly under a professional pilot's guidance.

“A segment first in Malaysia where customers can make bookings via a digital platform, these specially curated outings aim to offer opportunities for customers, their friends and families to get together and build camaraderie with like-minded individuals while supporting domestic tourism that has been impacted by the pandemic,” said Turse Zuhair, Managing Director, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford.

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