The Subaru Baja was manufactured in the United States, specifically in Lafayette, Indiana, at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. assembly plant.
Contents
- What problems did the Subaru Baja have?
- How many Subaru Bajas were made in the US?
- Is the Subaru Baja coming back?
- What is the Subaru Baja based on?
- Is a Subaru Baja the same as an Outback?
- Why was the Subaru Baja discontinued?
- Why did the Subaru Baja fail?
- How many miles per gallon does a Subaru Baja get?
- What is the average price of a Subaru Baja?
- Are Subaru Bajas rare?
What problems did the Subaru Baja have?
Worst Issues
- engine feels rough at idle in the 2005 Baja.
- clutch pedal very hard to press in the 2005 Baja.
- stalls/loosing steering & brakes in the 2004 Baja.
- loss of power while driving in the 2006 Baja.
- radio doesn’t work in the 2003 Baja.
How many Subaru Bajas were made in the US?
With Subaru projecting to sell 24,000 per year, 30,000 were marketed over four and a half years. Subaru discontinued Baja production in April 2006. Subaru stock-piled an inventory of 2006 models before discontinuing production, allowing dealers to continue to sell 2006 models as late as February 2008.
Is the Subaru Baja coming back?
While no information has been released just yet, there is speculation that a new Subaru Baja could hit the market with a hybrid powertrain option, a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds, and similarities to the famed Subaru Outback.
What is the Subaru Baja based on?
the Outback
Drawing inspiration from the Australian “ute,” the original Subaru Baja is a cross between a pickup truck and a car. Subaru based it on the Outback, but it featured extra cladding, revised bumpers, and a 6-inch longer rear section for accommodating the cargo bed.
Is a Subaru Baja the same as an Outback?
To create the Baja, Subaru stretched the Outback by 6.0 inches and lopped off the wagon’s rear cargo area to create an open bed.
Why was the Subaru Baja discontinued?
Why was the Subaru Baja discontinued? Relative to full-size pickups, the Subaru Baja was small and expensive. Research showed that the original Subaru Baja didn’t cater enough to the luxury expectation of brand loyalists. The good news is, Subaru, the #1 brand for Brand Trust, is about to solve all those old problems.
Why did the Subaru Baja fail?
As unique and interesting as the vehicle was, the Baja sold poorly. At the time, there wasn’t much demand for these little trucks. Consumers who were in the market for trucks required something bigger and more practical. Consumers who were looking for cars didn’t quite need what the Baja had to offer.
How many miles per gallon does a Subaru Baja get?
Based on data from 34 vehicles, 3,049 fuel-ups and 783,867 miles of driving, the 2006 Subaru Baja gets a combined Avg MPG of 21.13 with a 0.15 MPG margin of error.
What is the average price of a Subaru Baja?
The average price for the Subaru Baja Sport is $11,805, with the Subaru Baja Base and Subaru Baja Turbo averaging $8,496 and $12,990 respectively.
Are Subaru Bajas rare?
The Subaru Baja turbo was sold in the US for just four short model years from 2003 to 2006, making it a rare luxury to find.
