One of the most anticipated arrivals for the next season is the 2023 Subaru Baja truck. Truckers are crazy about this model, although it is not in production for a while. To be precisely, the company discontinued the truck in 2006, after only five years in market. But, it was enough to steal hearts of fans. Older ones remember it, while youngsters are listening to their stories. And that is how this legend lives.
Besides the enthusiasm and hope, there is no official source to confirm the 2023 Subaru Baja truck will be back. However, recent moves and growth of the Japanese company, especially in the US market, indicate that expansion is possible. Subaru added a mid-size three-row SUV to its portfolio. Now it is turn for something new. The 2023 Baja pickup is not going to have too many things in common with its predecessor. After 17 years, no one expects the comeback of the same vehicle.
Why Subaru Baja Was Discontinued?
The Baja truck had a different approach. This model was attractive and eye-catching, with good capabilities. But, the price was just too high and it decreased sales. Also, the development of the new version was too expensive for the company, so the project was cancelled. Ten years after that, rumors about the comeback started to swirl around. Nevertheless, the company was never involved in those stories, making the comeback less likely. Instead, Subaru focused on crossovers and SUVs, and that move makes sense, since those segments were the hottest. But now, with most classes covered, it could be time for the return of the 2023 Subaru Baja truck.
2023 Subaru Baja Truck Engines and Specs
The best lead to predict the engine for the 2023 Subaru Baja truck is Ascent SUV. It is the largest vehicle in the family, making it the closest sibling to the pickup. A 2.4-liter turbocharged four-pot drivetrain is under the hood, delivering 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. Baja will probably take the spot in the mid-size class pickup and those outputs will make it competitive. Of course, four-wheel drive is standard, like for all Subaru vehicles. An eight-speed auto gearbox transfers power to both axles.
The towing capacity of the Ascent is 5,000 pounds. The previous version of Baja pickup was able to haul 7,000 lbs. Some experts believe that the new one is going to be at the same level as the SUV. Since the 2023 Subaru Baja should be built on the unibody platform, this is a good record. Honda Ridgeline can also tow 5k pounds. Other mid-size trucks rated above 6,000 lbs are using the ladder frame.
2023 Subaru Baja Truck Release Date and Price
Until Subaru announces the comeback, we can only guess when will the Baja return. Now it could be a perfect time, since the interest in trucks is high. Just look at the recent moves, and it will be obvious. Until five or six years ago, companies were discontinuing pickups. Now, the market is recovering, so we had a debut of Jeep Gladiator, return of the Ford Ranger, and now even the new class is born with the Ford Maverick – compact tier. The 2023 Subaru Baja truck must also be very competitive with the price since it was one of the main reasons why the company discontinued the vehicle back in 2006.
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