The whole article is
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!