Thus, his version of the potential Baja reincarnation (in Onyx Edition, nonetheless) is much bigger and more pronouncedly rugged when compared to the compact original. As such, the pixel master took some DNA from a posher Subaru, aka the $33,895 Ascent mid-size CUV with three-row seating. As such, some of them thought that Subaru could do well to rejoin the fray with a modern version of their four-door Baja compact Ute based on the latest Crosstrek crossover.īut others – like Dimas Ramadhan, the virtual automotive artist behind the Digimods DESIGN channel on YouTube, have taken up the task of revealing a new Subaru Baja on different CGI coordinates. Or, rather, at the tip of their CGI brush, as is the case here with the imaginative realm of digital car content creators. Some of them also took things into their hands.
And that, of course, gave a lot of people new reasons to think about the Japanese automakers and the U.S. So, would it be preposterous to think that more automakers would seek to join the workhorse and adventure/lifestyle towing companion party across different segments?įor example, the rumor mill claims that Toyota is deeply distressed by the Maverick’s success and is now considering a potential return to life for the compact Stout nameplate.
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Interestingly, it has also been almost a couple of years since customers have started rekindling their love for the abandoned compact segment, and pocket-sized unibody options like the ritzy Hyundai Santa Cruz and (above all) the electrified plus affordable Ford Maverick have started making their voice heard. But so far, the Ford Ranger, Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, and Honda Ridgeline all fall short of the iconic Japanese pickup truck, of course, at least in terms of sales, if not of prowess. On the other hand, the mid-size endeavors are all directed toward catching up with the ultra-popular, best-selling Toyota Tacoma. And, after decades of holding the crown, it is hard to think that any of the rivals have a chance to dethrone it, no matter the General Motors (Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra), Stellantis (Ram Trucks), Toyota (Tundra), and Nissan (Titan and Titan XD) efforts.
Subaru's figures seem to be right on target.The full-size segment – both the light- and heavy-duty sectors – is unequivocally administered by the eternal Ford F-Series, boss of the pickup truck show. Ironically, last summer I drove a Wilderness edition with the 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine (260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque) and got the same result. During our test week, with temperatures generally slightly below freezing, I registered a rating of 9.3L. Again, the way most people drive an Outback, it's not an issue.įuel consumption is announced at 9.2L/100 km in the city, 7.3L on the highway and 8.3L combined. As for the CVT, it’s competent enough that you can almost forget what type of transmission you’re dealing with. We really enjoyed our time behind the wheel of this vehicle, which offers a lot of comfort and a reassuring ride. Add to that the fact that it works with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), that links the mechanicals to the wheels and you'll understand that word "sporty" is no way to describe the Outback driving experience.ĭon't take this as a criticism. In all honesty, that's just fine with this vehicle that isn't trying to push any harder than it has to. Like most models in the Outback lineup, the Onyx is powered by the Outback's “base” engine, a 2.5L 4-cylinder that offers 182 hp and 176 lb-ft of torque.
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