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Gulo (not verified)    January 26, 2022 - 9:52AM

Subaru should offer 2 unibody crewcab AWD pickups, IMO...An economy model, based on the 2.5L Crosstrek, with 1500-2000lb towing capacity, and a 2.4T or 6cyl model based on the bigger wagons, with 3500lb+ towing capacity. Preferably, the larger pickup would be like a Ridgeline, with 5000-6000lb towing capacity.

The Subaru AWD and VSC systems are already pretty good, and the aftermarket already offers rear diff-lockers, winchmounts, skids, rockers, rooftop carriers, spare carriers, suspensions, power upgrades, offroad/winter tires, etc.

Priced like the Crosstrek and Outback, they'd probably sell well, and mfrig costs would be minimal if they used existing parts. The unibody Baja was ahead of its time, IMO.

My Crosstrek has been an awesome all-weather econocommuter, and it's just another plus that I can also use it for legal offroad/overland weekends, while still getting 40+MPG on my 50mile commute. Just use stock-sized AT Trails, and take off the rooftop stuff and multi-mount winch, during the week. Even so, siped mudders on 15" rims swap pretty quick and easy for weekend fun if you have a cordless impact and 2 good jacks or a lift.

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