The Isuzu D-Max, Getting Down And Dirty In The Borneo Safari

Three units of the award-winning pick-up trucks, the Isuzu D-Max, are ready to get down and dirty in this year’s Borneo Safari International Off-Road Challenge.

Serving as its official media cars, the event will feature the all-new 3rd-generation Isuzu D-Max’s flagship, the X-Terrain, along with the first- and second-gen versions.

Isuzu Malaysia’s chief operating officer, Kenkichi Sogo, remarked, “The X-Terrain was selected as the flag bearer as it is endowed with a significant array of electronic driving aids. Coupled with its highly-engineered mechanical components, we believe the D-Max X-Terrain combines the brains and brawn required to become one of the most capable modern off-road vehicles in the event.”

Conquering the unforgiving jungles of Borneo, the D-Maxs will traverse some of the most difficult terrain in the lower plateaus of Mount Kinabalu in the region of Kota Belud. 

Magnificent views of the mountain and crystal-clear river flowing waters are on offer, while the rocky and rugged terrain poses a significant challenge and experience to man and machine.

Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association’s (SFWDA) president, Hj Faez Nordin, expressed, “An event of this magnitude requires tremendous support both in monetary terms as well as with the use of highly-capable vehicles. We are very grateful to Isuzu Malaysia for providing us with both once again as the event’s Platinum Sponsor and supplier of the official media cars.”

This year’s 30th Borneo Safari is making a significant return after a two-year hiatus, which will happen from 30 October until 6 November 2022.

That said, there will also be a Watch and Win web series, so follow Isuzu D-Max Malaysia’s official Facebook or social media platforms to keep up to date with the actions.