The 2003–2006 Subaru Baja was a car-based compact truck that was ahead of its time. Monica Gonderman Writer Apr 26, 2021. See All 20 Photos.

The Subaru Baja, produced between model years 2003 and 2006, was a light truck based on the Outback SUV, which gave it a distinct profile on the road with its pinched hood and bright yellow color ...

And it isn't a new practice. As long ago as 2004 The New York Times explained how and why Subaru's Outback four-door sedan was reclassified by its maker to come a light truck. The retro-style ...

He said the Baja is aimed at buyers with active lifestyles who want a large, comfortable car-like vehicle and the flexibility of a pickup. "They're trucks," said Adcock of the Avalanche and SportTrac.

One has to wonder why Subaru pulled the plug on the BRAT and waited until 2003 to start making trucks again with the Baja. The answer isn't as clear cut as something like the Lincoln Town Car ...

Drivers have long been fascinated by these car-truck hybrids, like the underrated Subaru Baja. The Subaru BRAT is a popular one ute from the past that many car enthusiasts want to see make a comeback.

The 2003–2006 Subaru Baja hit the scene as the Subaru Legacy Outback of pickup trucks. The 2003–2006 Subaru Baja was a car-based compact truck that was ahead of its time. MotorTrend ...

Drivers have long been fascinated by these car-truck hybrids, like the underrated Subaru Baja. The Subaru BRAT is a popular one ute from the past that many car enthusiasts want to see make a comeback.