2025 Subaru Baja: A Small Pickup with Big Potential – The Baja was a small pickup truck based on the Outback car that Subaru stopped making in 2006. There are rumors that Subaru will bring it back. The new Baja could go up against the Ford Maverick and the Hyundai Santa Cruz, which are also single-axle trucks that are stylish, versatile, and fuel-efficient. The current Outback and the 2025 Subaru Baja share the same base, engine, and features. The 2025 Baja would have a shorter roof and a longer bed, though. For example, it could have a WRX model with a turbocharged engine, an off-road model with better features, and a hybrid or plug-in hybrid model with better gas mileage.
Design: Exterior and Interior
For example, the 2025 Subaru Baja might have a sleek and sporty front end, frameless windows, and a roof and bed that are different from the front end. The bed could have storage spaces, ways to make it your own, and a pass-through feature that lets longer things stretch into the cabin. The Baja could also have a high ground clearance, black cladding, and body-colored inlays to show that it can go off-road.
What the 2025 Subaru Baja might have inside might be like the Outback’s: a roomy, comfy space that can fit up to five people. The Baja could also have a digital gauge panel, a big tablet for entertainment, and many other safety and comfort features. A 360-degree camera system, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot tracking, and back cross-traffic alert are some of the features that could be available. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility is also possible.
Powertrain
A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque could be available in the 2025 Subaru Baja. Another choice is a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet torque. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) and an all-wheel-drive system could be paired with either engine. The Baja could also come with a light or plug-in hybrid. These use an electric motor and a battery pack to make the car use less gas and put out less pollution.
Depending on the engine and how it is set up, the 2025 Subaru Baja can pull up to 3,500 pounds and carry up to 1,500 pounds. The average engine could get about 26 mpg in cities and 33 mpg on the road, while the turbocharged engine could get about 23 mpg in cities and 30 mpg on the road.
Release Date and Price
Subaru hasn’t officially said when the 2025 Subaru Baja will come out, but some sources say it could come out in late 2024 or early 2025. The base model of the new Baja could cost around $25,000, and the most expensive model could cost around $35,000.
