When were Subaru Baja made?
2000
Supercharged First Appearance The Baja first appeared in the year 2000 in the form of a concept car called the Subaru ST-X. Built on the Legacy/Outback platform and shown at the year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. The ST-X was basically an Outback wagon with an open truck bed rather than an enclosed cargo area.
Where is the Subaru Baja made?
Lafayette, Indiana
All Baja models were built at Subaru’s US plant in Lafayette, Indiana, and shared a platform and bodywork with the Legacy Outback. Subaru marketed the Baja as a “multiple-choice vehicle,” though limited advertising and controversial styling hindered sales.
Is a Subaru Baja a good truck?
But unlike its namesake, the Subaru Baja does work very well indeed. In fact, it works so well you could use it as a regular everyday sedan and never even bother with the pickup bed and adventure gear. The ride quality is cushy, even on dirt and gravel. A cage-type bed extender keeps cargo from falling out the back.
Where can I buy a 2005 Subaru Baja Turbo?
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What kind of powertrain does a Subaru Baja have?
The Subaru Baja and Subaru Baja Turbo pickup truck are built right over the Subaru Outback station wagon platform. It was only available with an AWD powertrain, as are all American Subaru models.
How big is the bed of a Subaru Baja?
This unibody truck’s runty pickup bed reaches 41.5 inches, the Baja has 7.3 inches of ground clearance, and this station wagon with a truck bed can tow up to 2,400 pounds––according to Car and Driver. If the small cargo bed is a problem, the rear seats fold forward.
How many Bajas did Subaru sell per year?
Before it went on sale, Subaru had estimated they’d sell over 24,000 Bajas per year, but in reality sold a total of just 30,000 for the entire 4 year production run, making it a complete sales disaster by their own metrics.