But maybe there's a whole whack of 40-something outdoor activists with no more than two kids apiece that will love the Baja's radical styling. Possibly a bunch more will fall for its tremendous functionality and sign on the dotted line. Or could it be that Subaru doesn't need to sell a lot to make it a success. I'm really not sure, but one thing is certain. The times, they have changed. Yes it seems that amid the dawn of this new millennium almost anything goes. Crossovers are the rage and the Baja just might be the crossover of crossovers. Here's hoping.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $35,595 - $36,695
- Body Type: 4-door SUV/pickup crossover
- Layout: front engine, AWD
- Engine: 165 hp, 160 lb-ft, 2.5-L, 16-valve, SOHC H-4
- Transmission: 5-spd man (opt 4-spd auto)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight: 1,581 - 1,610 kg (3,485 - 3,549 lb)
- Seating Capacity: 4
- Bed Length (with Switchback & extension):1,974 mm (77.7 in)
- Towing Capacity (with trailer brakes): 1,087 kg (2,396 lbs)
- Ground Clearance: 185 mm (7.3 in)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 11.8 / 8.6 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: N/A
- Web Site: www.subaru.ca
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