Should Subaru Bring An All-New Crosstrek-Baja Pickup?

No interest in a pickup from Subaru, or anyone else.

If they stick with the 2.0NA engine for a pickup, I doubt anyone will buy it. If they can put a better engine in a Crosstrek based pickup, not sure why they would not offer it in the Crosstrek as well.

No! They should base it on the Ascent for better performance and towing.

If the Subaru Pickup came with CVT then no thanks :\
The Pickup must have 2 speed Four wheel drive, High & Low Range with a traditional automatic transmission as 8 speed Automatic transmission

The whole article is confusing, it mentions the Crosstrek in the title, then mentions basing it off the Outback, which is a larger platform.

While it makes more sense to base it off the Outback, as it is larger, and the newer platform, I would think basing it off the Crosstrek could be an advantage as there are really no compact pickups in the North American market currently, and could give Subaru a segment all their own for a while (Ford has expressed some plans to build one, but not coming out imminently).

Then again, if they want to be be serious, I don't think anyone will will buy a pickup with their wimpy 2.0NA engine, especially with a CVT.

I remember the original BRAT, and could not get past those rear facing seats in the pickup bed, and thinking how unsafe they were riding out in the open. Not sure they even had seat belts!

A lifted up Outback with a chopped off bed might sell. Very El Camino-y

For a import pick up..I'll stick with a Tacoma or tundra. I own a outback and a forester. I love them. I'm a fisherman in south FL.

The baja was what I really wanted when I purchased my Forester 5.5 years ago.
I think it would need a larger engine than a 2.5L though. My Forester has to work a little harder than it should to tow a small trailer with my mower on it. The trailer is very lightweight and can be rolled around by hand so more HP should be a point to be addressed. Still need the AWD though - & still need the good MPH.

I'm a former Toyota mechanic. I owned Toyotas from 1971 through 2003. In 2003 I needed a small pickup but felt that the Tacoma was just too big for my needs. I was griping to the sales guy at the Toyota dealership about needing more than a station wagon or hatchback but less than a Tacoma. He said in a low tone of voice so that his boss wouldn't hear him, "Why don't you check out the Subaru dealer down the road. They've got a new model pickup called the Baja. It's like the Brat that they used to sell except it's a 4-door. I said, "Nah, I want something as good as Toyota." He said, "That's just it. Toyota owns a 16% stake in Subaru." Since I know Toyota never buys crud, I decided to check it out. Three hours later, I rolled out of the Subaru dealership with my Baja. I loved the handling and comfort and the fact that I could haul fairly large single objects. Two years later, I upgraded to the turbo. I still own it! It's the best snow car I've ever owned.

I would love a Subaru with a truck bed. I don't know what Subaru it should be based on, but it should seat 5 comfortably, get decent mileage, and have a bed with as much versatility built in as possible. I don't want a full-sized truck, and the mid-sized trucks are too big these days as well. I want a vehicle that's great in winter (like our Forester), gets decent gas mileage, and will allow me to occasional haul a load of mulch, a few bikes and maybe occasionally some sheet goods like drywall or plywood (with the gate down).

IN A HEARTBEAT I WOULD BUY A BAJA AGAIN...WOULD ALSO BUY BAJA CROSSTREK MIX...THE BAJA WOULD BE AWESOME FOR MY DAUGHTER.

Build this.

I liked the features of the Baja, I just didn't like the looks with massive amount of lower body cladding. It looked especially garish (in my opinion) in the two-tone color scheme. I think it was those looks that made it less popular than it could have been.

I would in a heartbeat buy a Subaru truck. I'd trade/sell my Ranger if I could find a Baja.

I would buy a Subaru Baja in 1.1 nanoseconds. I am on my third Baja (bought the first one right off the production line). The one I am driving now is the 2006 model and I have 200,000 miles on her. You have no idea how many offers I have had from people to buy my Bajas!! Subaru totally screwed up; the Baja was just getting popular when they stopped making them in 2006. I am now waiting for the Santa Cruz to be produced. I do NOT want or NEED a large pickup. Leave those for the macho crowd of guys! There is huge population of us out here just waiting for a smaller pickup. . . . not to mention I only drive a standard shift; the Ridgeline only comes in automatic trnasmission!!

I loved my Baja drove it for 10 years. Would love the small size truck. Loved my ford ranger too but due to the height and some physical difficulties getting in and out of a truck had to go To a car. and I really love a Subaru. Please come back with the Baja like truck and affordable.

My wife adores her 2006 Baja/ turbocharged/ leather/ loaded with all the bells and whistles. She has already stated that she would buy another one immediately. Hers has 98,000 original miles and runs like a top. The Baja is just the right size for her. I can tow my 16’ boat, load with wood and she gets her garden essentials with ease. We’re waiting for the new Baja anxiously! Bring it on SUBARU!

PLEASE, PLEASE ... ... B U I L D THIS. I 'ld pay c a s h within ONE heartbeat.
... ... snowy Iowan.

This exactly! If they built it on the crosstrek platform, built it with 2 additional inches of lift, offered a low range, and improved the offroad approach angle I think it would sell like hot cakes. People are tired of trucks that are too expensive with poor fuel economy. If they came in at that low-mid 20s price tag I think they wouldn't be able to keep them on the lot.

Yes, yes, yes! Missed out on previous Baja. Would have been perfect for my needs. Yard work, gardening, light hauling I can only dream. Make it happen!

Most definitely! Bring it!!