Isuzu D-Max joins Borneo Safari tour

Kuala Lumpur: The Borneo Safari, Asia’s premier off-road event, took off early yesterday with the all-conquering Isuzu D-Max leading the convoy of over 250 vehicles into Sabah’s jungles, where the participants would spend the next eight days.

Flagged off by Sabah’s Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun in Kota Kinabalu, this year’s event (the 25th in its history) would take on various obstacles primarily in the highland interior near Tenom and Keningau.

It would also mark the ninth consecutive year that members of the media would be able to depend on the trustworthy Isuzu D-Max in getting them close to the thick of action, effectively and comfortably.

“For close to a decade, the media corps has been able to keep pace with the progress of the event from the cockpits of the official media Isuzu D-Max. These vehicles have long risen beyond trying to prove their abilities in the rough and instead, have established themselves as a fixture of the Borneo Safari where they are depended upon to carry out their duties effectively and efficiently,” said the Executive Director of Isuzu Malaysia, Hajime Machimura.

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Boasting two Borneo Safari Vehicle of the Year titles under its belt having performed outstandingly as a standard vehicle, the Isuzu D-Max derives its strength and capability from the DNA inherited from its truck brethren.

No question about it, this tough utility pickup has undergone a completely new design from the ground up. Replacing already an extremely durable model which has serviced the Borneo Safari Media Team for the last 5 years, the new model is bigger, better, quieter, smoother, tougher and more refined D-Max. Looks are much improved – the all-new Isuzu D-MAX boasting a much more aerodynamic appearance featuring a contemporary front end with large and modern headlamps.

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The automatic transmission and the four-wheel drive system has been improved to facilitate 'shift' and speed up vehicle in all-terrains. The D-Max features an advanced crash protection structure on the passive safety front. Dual airbags, three-point seat belts for all occupants plus ABS, BA, EBD, Traction Control (TCS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system are also on offer on the two top models.

Approach and ramp-over angles – 30 degrees and 224 degrees respectively are very good and you can pick your way through deep ruts.

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