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#1 of 2201 Subaru Baja... by rsholland Jan 08, 2002 (8:09 am)
Was just announced at the Detroit Auto Show yesterday. Here's the link to the Subaru Baja site:   http://www.subarubaja.com/index.html There has been also a large discussion going on over at the "Subaru Crew" over at the "Owner's Clubs," especially in the "Future Models" section.   Bob
#2 of 2201 Much as I like Subaru, by armac13 Jan 08, 2002 (8:22 am)
I think that the Baja is a major disappointment and is likely to prove a major mistake if left in it's present form. Ugly, much to much rear overhang and under powered.   Ross Replies to this message: goof (Jun 27, 2005 4:44 pm) rsholland (Jun 27, 2005 4:58 pm)
#3 of 2201 I Was Pretty hyped to see this vehicle by fernieguy Jan 08, 2002 (10:12 am)
But now I'm pretty disappointed to say the least, No Dual Range tranny, No H-6, No switchback (a pass through doesn't qualify in my world). Doesn't look like there will be an increase in towing capacity either. The lack of a dual range was the real kicker for me though. Style wise I like it, Over hang is a bit much but thats what I expected from a lenghthend Legacy, I'll keep my Forester until something with more utility comes along (for me thats Dual Range, and maybe some more clearance, and power)   I'd be interested in driving one though.   Stephen
#4 of 2201 Two immediate changes would help: by barresa62 Jan 08, 2002 (10:48 am)
More power and cleaning up the cladding. I agree a true switchback system would be nice but I don't think it's absolutely necessary for success if the first two items are taken care of. Of course this is just IMHO.   Stephen
#5 of 2201 I see... by rsholland Jan 08, 2002 (11:12 am)
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac as the Baja's most direct competitor, in that they are both "lifestyle" pickups. However, the approach to appealing to this "lifestyle audience" couldn't be more different.   The Sport Trac is pure truck, and built off the Ranger Extended Cab platform. They both share the same wheelbase. They also share the same old fashioned part-time 4WD, which does have a low range. It comes with all the virtues and vices that one would assume, coming from a truck platform.   The same can be said of the Baja, but in reverse, as it comes from a car platform.   The Sport Trac has, to date, found a good audience. It will be interesting to see how the public, and Sport Trac crowd, will react to the Baja.   Bob
#6 of 2201 I wonder... by rsholland Jan 08, 2002 (11:18 am)
if Subaru will offer a hard bed cover that will lock, and/or a bed cap?   Bob
#7 of 2201 Nudge Bars! by paisan Jan 08, 2002 (11:20 am)
I know you can get Nudge Bars and protective bars for the Baja at http://www.ecb-usa.com At least in that respect it can be somewhat truck-like. -mike
#8 of 2201 Best summed up... by odd1 Jan 08, 2002 (11:25 am)
..as I have seen it called elsewhere; OutBrat.
#9 of 2201 Baja by hondafriek Jan 08, 2002 (12:03 pm)
Why the hell all the manufacturers are adding that ugly cladding at the minute, IE. Volvo on the cross country audi on the allroad,subaru on the Baja.    My wife took one look and said ugly and I am inclined to agree, almost as butt ugly as the aztek, I think subaru has missed the boat here.     Cheers Pat.
#10 of 2201 cladding by paisan Jan 08, 2002 (12:08 pm)
I have *some* cladding on my trooper but not a whole lot and since its mono-tone it isn't even noticeable. Monotone would go a long way to make the cladding not stick out so much.   -mike

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