KLIMS 2018: Ford Ranger Raptor Launched – Priced At RM199,888

Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) finally launched the new Ranger Raptor today at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS), with a price tag of RM199,888 (OTR without insurance).

Offered in two colours (Lightning Blue and Conquer Grey), the Ranger Raptor is powered by a 2.0-liter Bi-Turbo diesel engine which is mated to a 10-speed transmission, producing 213 PS and 500 Nm of maximum torque.

The powertrain package also includes Ford’s 4x4 system and and the Terrain Management System which offers six driving modes – Baja, Sport, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Sand, Rock, and Normal.

Key features of Ranger Raptor include:

• A reinforced chassis
• Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) shock absorbers by Fox
• Watt’s linkage rear suspension with coilover rear springs
• BF Goodrich all-terrain tyres
• 150 mm wider track
• 332 mm brake discs all around
• Automatic headlights
• Automatic wipers
• Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
• Power driver seat
• Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning
• Heavy duty side steps
• Ford Performance Scuff Plates
• 283 mm ground clearance
• Unique ‘Raptor’ exterior decal
• Bumpers with an integrated tow bar and two recovery hooks
• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Forward Collision Warning
• Lane Departure Warning
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Easy Lift Tailgate
• HID headlights with LED DRLs and fog lamps
• A 230 V power socket
• Sync 3 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, AppLink
• 8-inch touch screen display with Bluetooth, GPS, voice recognition
• Hill Descent Control
• E-locking rear differential
• 6 airbags
• 800 mm water wading
• 4x4 Shift on the fly

“We are thrilled to build on our Ranger success story here in Malaysia with the Ranger Raptor, which combines the Ranger’s renowned ‘Built Ford Tough’ character with Ford Performance DNA to set a new benchmark in off-road capability” said Truong Kim Phong, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Emerging Markets, Ford Motor Company.

Having said that, SDAC is offering exclusive promotions for its vehicles at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018, where:

• Visitors who book the new Ranger and Mustang will stand a chance to grab cash vouchers in the Bi-turbo wind tunnel machine.
• Customers who purchase any new Ford Ranger variant will also be in the running to win a Ranger Raptor under the ‘Buy A New Ford Ranger, Win A Ranger Raptor' Contest.
• The first 888 customers who register their new Ford Ranger will each receive an electrical goods voucher worth RM1,000.
• Up to 2 years free maintenance or up to 40,000 km for customers who successfully register the New Ranger including the New Ranger Raptor before 31 January 2019, whichever comes first.