The 2018 Ford Ranger, with its new look, has appeared in Thailand.

Images of the new Ford Ranger pickup truck were posted on the Headlightmag website by a member of the Ford Ranger Club in Thailand – the country that manufactures this compact pickup for the global market.

This is still the Ford Ranger T6 generation introduced in 2011, but it has undergone several improvements, especially since the 2015 version.

Compared to the current standard version (excluding the Wildtrak variant), the exterior design changes of the 2018 Ford Ranger are negligible. The most significant difference in the new version is the grille, as the chrome slats no longer extend all the way down to the front bumper. The central chrome bar holding the "Ford" emblem from the previous version has been replaced with two smaller, longer bars. The word "Ranger" at the top of the grille is also no longer as large as before.

The grille will now be more subdued, no longer glossy, and will look somewhat similar to the grille on the Ford Everest. Along with that, the headlights and daytime running lights have been redesigned. In these images, we can also see the word "Limited" on the side of the vehicle, so this could be a higher-end variant than the XLT. Certainly, there will still be Wildtrak and FX4 versions for those who prefer a more rugged look.

The current Ranger model is equipped with a 2.2-liter Duratorq TDCi engine producing between 125 and 160 horsepower and between 320 and 385 Nm of torque, depending on the variant. It also offers an optional 3.2-liter five-cylinder turbodiesel engine delivering 200 horsepower and 470 Nm of torque. These engine options are paired with either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission.

The new Ford Ranger Raptor is expected to be equipped with a 2.0-liter EcoBlue twin-turbo diesel engine with a maximum power output of 190 and 215 horsepower, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.