Subaru Baja 2002–2006 car dimensions: 4910 mm long, 1781 mm wide and 1631 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,581 kg. Braked towing is 1,089 kg.
The cabin seats four with standard air conditioning using rotary controls, cruise control, power windows with driver auto-down, power locks and mirrors, remote keyless entry, and an AM/FM stereo with single-disc CD player. Higher trims add perforated leather upholstery, a six-way power driver's seat, power moonroof, and leather-wrapped steering wheel. No advanced driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
The open bed measures 41.5 inches long, 49 inches wide and 17 inches deep for 17.7 cubic feet. The Switchback system folds the rear seat and opens a pass-through for longer items. an optional bed extender stretches the floor past 90 inches with the tailgate down.
Towing capacity is 2400 lbs braked and 1000 lbs unbraked with a Class I hitch and 200 lb tongue weight limit. Payload sits near 1070 lbs. The heavy-duty raised independent suspension and full-time AWD suit light work and recreation hauling in the short bed with tie-downs and integrated liner.
The cabin seats four with supportive front buckets and a rear bench. Higher grades include perforated leather-trimmed upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, and a 6-way power driver's seat with lumbar adjustment. A power moonroof, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows/locks/mirrors, remote keyless entry, and front/rear center consoles with cupholders are standard. The Switchback rear bulkhead door folds for extended cargo while keeping passenger space usable.
EPA fuel economy 20 city/25 hwy manual, 21 city/26 hwy automatic
16.9-gallon fuel tank
Standard full-time AWD with limited-slip rear differential
Standard 4-channel/4-sensor ABS and 4-wheel disc brakes
Dual front airbags with dual-stage passenger airbag
Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters plus LATCH child anchors
The 2.5-liter boxer engine runs on regular unleaded and delivers the stated EPA ratings depending on the 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. A viscous or electronically managed center differential keeps power to all four wheels at all times.
Standard safety equipment meets all federal passenger-car standards and includes the Ring-Shaped Reinforcement body structure, front and rear crumple zones, side-impact door beams, daytime running lights, and three-point belts at every seating position.
Day-to-day living benefits from the independent raised suspension for a car-like ride, an integrated bed liner with tie-downs and lights, roof rails, and the Switchback pass-through that lets the short bed handle longer loads without leaving the cabin unprotected.
Length 4910 mm, Width 1781 mm, Height 1631 mm, Wheelbase 2649 mm (Baja 2002–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2003 Subaru Baja brochure.