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SDAC is set to host the Ford Ranger Training Experience in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on Sunday, July 23.


Heads up Ford Ranger owners in Sabah, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) is set to host the Ford Ranger Training Experience in Kota Kinabalu this weekend. This special one-day driving course will be held at the Likas Complex Area on Sunday, July 23, from 9:30AM to 2:30PM.

Organised as part of its special Ford Ranger Getaways series, this event is opened exclusively to Ford Ranger and Ford Ranger Raptor owners. According to SDAC, this course aims to provide an engaging way for owners to learn and explore the capabilities of their Ranger and Ranger Raptor trucks.


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The one-day course will see participants the chance to learn and explore the full capabilities of their Ford Ranger and Ford Ranger Raptor trucks.


Participants are set to learn valuable tips and tricks including basics such as seating position, intermediate skills such as steering technique, as well as discover handy features present in the Ranger and Ranger Raptor that they may not be aware of prior.

To boost the experience further, participants are also given the chance to test their 4x4 driving skills through a series of specially built obstacle courses featuring multiple terrain types including mud ruts and rocky surfaces, as well as extreme inclines.


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Besides multiple terrains and steep includes, the special 4x4 course will also feature an exciting high-speed dirt drifting section.


Additionally, the course also features a special high-speed dirt drifting section for participants to safely powerslide their Rangers and Ranger Raptors by learning it through the instructors present for the day. Lastly, a certificate will be awarded to all participants who completes this one-day course.

Those keen to sign up for the Ford Ranger Training Experience in Kota Kinabalu this weekend can  head over to SDAC’s dedicated Ford Ranger Getaways e-commerce page and register online. The entry fee is priced from RM821.83 per vehicle with an allowance of up to two persons per vehicle.


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Check out our in-depth takes of the Ford Ranger XLT Plus (top, left), Ford Ranger Wildtrak (top, right), as well as our quick take of the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel.


Keen on the Ford Ranger yourself? Head on over to our Reviews section and check out our in-depth takes of the Ranger XLT Plus and range-topping Ranger Wildtrak variants, as well as our initial impressions of the newly launched Ranger Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo Diesel.

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