Next-gen Ranger Raptor up for test drives at Ford Island Conquest 2023

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The much-anticipated next-generation Ranger Raptor will be showcased and ready for test drives at the initial leg of the forthcoming Ford Island Conquest (FIC) 2023.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • When and where will the first leg of this year's Ford Island Conquest be held?

    The opening leg of the Ford Island Conquest for 2023 will be on May 19-21 at the ARCA South Interactive Park in Taguig City.
  • What can be seen at this year's Ford Island Conquest?

    Ford will prepare  a 4x4 outdoor track to showcase the capabilities of the brand's off-road vehicles. 
  • Ford Philippines said that its experiential program (now on its sixth year) will immediately put to the test the aforementioned pick-up truck  by customers themselves at the specially-designed off-road track at the ARCA South Interactive Park in Taguig City — a day after its scheduled debut in the country.

    Ford Island Conquest Year 6

    “We are so excited that the Ford Island Conquest is back, and that on its first run this year, the public can check out and test drive our full line-up of next-gen vehicles headlined by the next-gen Ranger Raptor,” Ford Philippines Managing Director Mike Breen said.

    “Apart from the next-gen Raptor, the 4x4 outdoor track is definitely a spectacle that we want everyone to experience together with our next-gen Ranger and Everest. FIC is always a much-awaited experiential roadshow and we are delighted to bring Filipinos a leveled-up test drive experience this year,” he added.

    Ford Ranger Raptor

    The aforementioned model was previewed at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2023.

    While the version headed to the North American market is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 gasoline engineCarmudi Philippines is still banking on the possibility that the local-spec Ranger Raptor will be equipped with 2.0-liter bi-turbo diesel mill.

    Ford Ranger Raptor

    Aside from the upcoming Ranger Raptor, Ford Philippines is also urging clients to check out the other offerings like the Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 and Everest Titanium+ 4x4, 4x2 variants of the next-generation Ranger and Everest as well as the recently-launched Territory.

    Further, exclusive deals will be accorded to buyers who will reserve and purchase the next-generation Ranger, Everest and Territory during the three-day event.

    To note, the FIC has a mock-up showroom display where the public can learn more about the vehicles and their respective ownership packages. Customers can also learn more about the next-generation Ford ownership experience with offerings and services such as five-year warranty, Fordpass, Pickup and Delivery, and Express Service, among others.

    Ford Ranger Raptor

    Additionally, the FIC’s first leg for the year will be open and free to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. beginning May 19-21.

    It was last year when FIC returned as an on-ground event. It has generated more than 1,200 reservations during the seven legs held in various locations in the country, including over 2,600 test drives.

    Photos from Ford, Jirehl Kent Flores, Ruben Manahan IV

    Also read:

    Ford’s next-gen Ranger Raptor bound for Baja 1000

    Ford to launch Ranger Raptor in Malaysia, could the Philippines be next?

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