Body style: Truck
Segment: Crossover
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
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Named after the notorious off-road race series, the Baja was a new range of Subaru crossovers built on the same platform as the Outback.
Most of the Baja championship race-cars were pickups, and Subaru launched the new model in that shape. It wasn't easy to transform a unit-body construction into a pickup, but the Japanese engineers made it and made it well. But the Baja didn't last too long, and, in 2006, Subaru pulled the plug.
Subaru managed to keep the unibody construction for the Baja from the Legacy Wagon/Outback model, even after it cut the trunk area and converted it into a small bed. The bodywork was wrapped around by plastic moldings, and at the front, it featured two large fog-lights on the outer side of the front bumper. Its hood-scoop was functional and provided cold air for the intercooler and to feed the turbocharged engine.
Inside, it was similar to the Legacy lineup, but with different trims that mimicked aluminum trims on the center stack and dashboard, depending on the trim-level. Subaru carried over the Legacy Sedan rear seats since they didn't have to be split-folding or folding at all.
Under the hood, Subaru offered the Baja with the same engines as the Legacy Outback. They were paired as standard to a 5-speed manual while a 4-speed automatic was on the options list.
SUBARU Baja 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- 2.5L 4AT AWD (165 HP)
- 2.5L 5MT AWD (165 HP)
- 2.5L Turbo 4AT AWD (210 HP)
- 2.5L Turbo 5MT AWD (210 HP)
SUBARU Baja
2.5L 4AT AWD (165 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 4AT AWD (165 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | B4 |
| Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
| Power: | 121 KW @ 5600 RPM 165 HP @ 5600 RPM 162 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 225 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
| Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
| Height: | 65.1 in (1654 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.7 in (1,466/1,466 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3545 lbs (1608 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
SUBARU Baja
2.5L 5MT AWD (165 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT AWD (165 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | B4 |
| Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
| Power: | 121 KW @ 5600 RPM 165 HP @ 5600 RPM 162 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 225 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
| Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
| Height: | 65.1 in (1654 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.7 in (1,466/1,466 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3480 lbs (1579 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4498.2 lbs (2040 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
SUBARU Baja
2.5L Turbo 4AT AWD (210 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Turbo 4AT AWD (210 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | B4 |
| Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
| Power: | 154 KW @ 5000 RPM 209 HP @ 5000 RPM 207 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 235 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 319 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
| Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
| Height: | 65.1 in (1654 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.7 in (1,466/1,466 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3665 lbs (1662 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
SUBARU Baja
2.5L Turbo 5MT AWD (210 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Turbo 5MT AWD (210 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | B4 |
| Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
| Power: | 154 KW @ 5000 RPM 209 HP @ 5000 RPM 207 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 235 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 319 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 193.3 in (4910 mm) |
| Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
| Height: | 65.1 in (1654 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.7/57.7 in (1,466/1,466 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 104.3 in (2649 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3480 lbs (1579 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4498.2 lbs (2040 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |