The redesigned Ford Ranger will makes its debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show. Built in Thailand, the new model will hit European showrooms this April and it will be available with two turbo diesel engines in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations and three body styles – Single Cab, RAP (Rear Access Panel) Cab and Double Cab. In design terms, the facelifted European and Asian market pick-up truck is inspired from last year's Ranger MAX Concept.
Up front, the 2009 MY Ranger gets a new fascia with an 'in-your-face' three-piece chrome grille, domed hood and restyled headlamps. Other changes include the clear tail lamp design, the new exterior mirrors and the side air-vents.
The Ranger is offered with two 4-cylinder diesel engines, a 143HP 2.5-liter and a 156HP 3.0-liter unit both of which can be paired with either a five-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission. According to Ford, the Ranger's towing capability with either the 2.5-litre or 3.0-litre TDCi Duratotq engine is rated at up to 3,000kg or 6,614-lbs.
This summer, Ford will launch in the U.S.A its updated 2010 model year Ranger pickup truck. While the 2010 Ranger does not feature any cosmetic changes whatsoever, it does benefit from the addition of new standard safety technologies like the AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) and new combination side air bags designed for head and torso protection. Power continues to come from the same engine range that includes the company's 2.3-liter 4-cylinder unit that offers the pickup an estimated EPA fuel economy of 26 mpg on the highway. 
