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2003 Baja: new Subaru 4 door truck available September 2002 An unofficial independent website not supported, authorized, sponsored or paid for by Subaru or any dealership looking for the 2004 Baja spec page? On this page (scroll down for a few images) About the Baja Options, prices, specs Using the keyless entry and alarm Bajas are now hard to find. Want to buy or sell one? Visit Baja Forum, add a for sale or wanted message 2004 model introduction expected in app. January 04 or later Sept 2003- new Mystic Blue Pearl monotone color available on Sport model only Jan 2003- new lower priced Baja Sport model available and the first original Baja becomes known as the Baja 'Classic'. 2003 Regatta Red Baja Classic w/ Silver Stone Metallic lower accent Silver Stone Metallic monotone 03 Baja Classic scroll down for a few more photos many more Baja photographs An unofficial independent website not supported, authorized, sponsored or paid for by Subaru or any dealership These unofficial research pages are by Joe Spitz, not responsible for errors, typos, omissions. photo, text, formatting  all c. J. Spitz Reproduction strictly prohibited  v 7.25.11 you are here: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/baja/baja2003.html

the orginal 2003 Baja steering wheel was 2 tone leather (not Sport model)	all original 03 Subaru Bajas have 2 tone leather seats (not Sport model) many more Baja photographs
front grill of a 2003 Baja with optional hood protector

Available in late August 2002, the all new 2003 Subaru Baja is designed to combine the practicality of a truck and comfort of a 4 door car with high-riding "rugged road" all-wheel-drive capability.
Many folks compare it to other similar but now gone car-truck combinations like the Subaru Brat, Ford Ranchero, Chevy El Camino etc. The front of a car and the back of a truck...

The concept vehicle shown in 2000 was called the ST-X ("Subaru truck xperimental") and had a SPT supercharged 230hp 6 cylinder engine, 8.5" ground clearance, dual range high/low 4x4 system, a canvas manually retractable sunroof, and the ability to carry a 4x8 sheet of plywood. The bed opened into the passenger area like the Chev Avalanche.
Many of these features did not make it into production.

The Baja production vehicle is based on the Legacy platform with the 165hp 4 cylinder 2.5L engine, and the running gear, brakes, interior, dashboard and high-riding suspension of the Legacy Outback, and of course the rear bed of a pick-up truck.
The rear seats and rear wall fold flat creating almost 7.5 feet of cargo bed length.

The Baja has 4 passenger seating with the most of the standard power, comfort and safety features found the 2003 Outback.

The first original Bajas all had leather interiors- 2 tone leather steering wheel and seating surfaces, power driver seat etc. When the lower priced Sport was introduced 5 months later in January 2003 with a cloth interior, no power seat etc, the Baja became known as the Baja Classic.

2003 Baja warranties-maintenance I prices I specs-dimensions I standard features I options I colors I keyless I ordering a car An unofficial independent website not supported, authorized, sponsored or paid for by Subaru or any dealership 2003 Baja Prices MSRP: Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price including destination ($525) Note: Delivery to Alaska add +$150. Prices and delivery charges may vary in CT, HI, ME, NH, NJ, RI, VT  2003 Baja Model prices include $525 destination code Invoice Manual transmission includes $525 destination MSRP, list price Manual transmission includes $525 destination code Invoice Automatic trans  includes $525 destination MSRP list price Automatic trans  includes $525 destination Baja (Classic) 3PA $22,304 $24,520 3PB $23,026 $25,320 Baja Sport 3PC $20.507 $22,520 3PD $21,229 $23,350 (top)
Maintenance Oil: 1st oil change 3months/3,000 miles.  3,750 oil change, or 7,500 under easy drving conditions 7,500 miles: rotate tires 15,000 miles: replace filters check hoses, belts, brakes etc 30-60-90,000 miles: 15k service plus replace plugs, fluids etc 105,000 miles: timing belt except on 6 cyl (has chain)	Warranties- Bumper-to-bumper warranty: 3yr/36,000 miles, covers all defects Includes service adjustment, adjustment performed one time  Wear Item: brake pad/shoe, clutch lining, wiper blades.  Roadside assistance: lock-out, flats, out of gas.. 800 261-2155  Powertrain warranty: 5 year/ 60,000 miles Corrosion warranty: 5 year/100,000 miles
SPECIFICATIONS  2003 Baja information subject to change, correction Engine: Phase II, 2.5L  SOHC 4 cylinder boxer  Horsepower: 165 hp at 5600 rpm,  Torgue: 166 ft. lbs at 4000 rpm  Fuel system: multi-port sequential fuel injection with distributorless electronic ignition California Low Emission Vehicle (LEV), all models   All Wheel Drive  Manual transmission: Center differential that splits and constantly varies power, usually 50/50 front to back  Automatic transmission: electronically controlled, mostly front but constantly varies front-to-back power split. Truck: this is classed as a truck- gross vehicle weight = 4,555  (top)
Fuel economy city/highway: regular unleaded gas  Manual trans: 20/25 Automatic trans: 21/26 Gas Tank capacity: 16.9 U.S. gallons, low fuel warning light   Emissions: All 2003 Subarus are 'LEV' Low Emission Vehicles that meet California standards. Drive a clean car!     Brakes: 4 channel Anti-lock abs - Heavy duty, dual caliper piston, 11.4" front disk, 11.3" rear disc.    Steering: engine speed controlled variable assist rack and pinion    Wheels and tires : 16" alloy with225/60R-16 M+S Bridgestone Potenza  (mud and snow tires),  Temporary spare tire    Seating seats four	Suspension:  heavy duty raised, front and rear stabilizers.  Front: MacPherson struts Rear: single upper, dual lower links, coil springs, shock absorbers   Towing capacity: 2400 pounds with trailer brakes, 1000# without; 200# tongue weight.   Safety  Daytime running lights Dual front airbags Dual stage deployment front passenger airbag LATCH system Child seat anchors LATCH system Child seat tethers Rear seat shoulder harnesses, Rear seat headrests Height adj. seatbelts with electrical pre-tensioners, force limiters Double front door impact beams Rear door impact beam  5 MPH Impact bumpers Crumple zones front and rear, drop down motor design.
Dimensions Ground clearance: 8.4" Wheelbase: 104.3" Overall length: 193.3" Overall width:  70.1 Overall height: 64.2" Head room front/rear: 38.3/37.3" Leg Room front/rear: 43.3/37.3 Curb weight: plus options 3,550# Turning radius: 36.7ft Cargo bed measurements (measured by Joe Spitz) Bed length: 41", Tailgate down adds: 19", Rear seat folded flat adds: 30" Longest length with tailgate down and rear seat pass-through open: 90" Bed Width: 49" Bed Wall Height: 19" Cargo wall Pass-Through opening: height 13", width 30.5" Offical measurements: Cargo bed: weight capacity 1050#, 17.7CF Tailgate holds 661# Cargo bed is recycled rubber compound Cargo bed measurements (hand measured by J Spitz) (top)
STANDARD BAJA FEATURES There are 2 models: Baja Classic and lower priced Baja Sport Baja 'Classic' available August 2002, the lower priced Sport model first available mid-January 2003
Baja Sport All-wheel-drive  Anti-lock brakes (ABS)  Sunroof, power tilt up and retract glass Air conditioning  Cloth interior  Power windows (driver's auto down, child safety lock-out)  Power door locks  Power large-size outside mirrors (fold in, not painted)  Tinted Privacy safety glass  Keyless entry system  Cruise control  Fog lights  Limited Slip rear axle  Variable delay interval front wipers  Rear defroster  Tilt steering column  Brushed silver trimmed dash and door panel  Tachometer  Outside temperature guage  Dual mode trip odometers  Illuminated vanity mirrors  AM/FM/Weatherband/CD player, 4 speakers	Baja Sport Daytime running lights, Auto-off headlights  Cargo bed to interior Pass-Through  Cargo bed: full bedliner (recycled rubber)  Cargo bed: water drain holes (2)  Cargo bed: tie down hooks (4)  Cargo bed: 2 tier loading w/ slot for 1x2 support  Cargo bed: light  Roof Rack with cross bars  Rear bumper step pad  Fold flat rear seats, headrests  Front console with 2 cupholders, armrest, and storage  Rear console with 2 cupholders, and storage  Door map pockets  Overhead map lights  Delay off dome light  Floor mats  2 tone paint with lower titanium color body-side cladding (exc monotone silver)  Wheel well fender flares Chromed bars by cargo/passenger are  Fold down rear license plate is visible with the tailgate down. Temporary spare tire mounted under the bed
BAJA 'Classic' ADDS OVER BAJA SPORT Leather trimmed interior with Baja insignia, 2 tone Leather steering wheel, 2 tone Leather wrapped shift knob Power driver's seat, 6-way Body colored door handles and outside mirrors Front doors courtesy-puddle lights Illuminated ignition key ring Headlights: 4 Beam (no heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors or front wiper deicers)

end 03 Baja std features
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start 03 options  

Using the Subaru keyless entry, with optional alarm

1. Locking. Larger, orange button.
        Push the lock button. This locks all the doors and will set the alarm (if equipped and in 'setable' mode). The CHIRP will sound multiple times is a door is ajar.

2. Unlocking. Smaller, blue button
        Driver's door only: Push the unlock button once to unlock the driver's door and also disarm alarm if set.
       All doors: Push the small button *firmly* a second time within a few seconds to unlock all the doors.

3. Alarm.
        Valet mode or alarm off: alarm light (red dot center dashboard dispay) rapidly flashing 3 times/pause means the alarm is
            in "Valet" mode and is not setable. This light will stop flashing when you start the car.

        Arming the alarm: to re-enable an alarm in valet mode,
            Unlock all the doors and hold the small button down on the remote  until the light stops flashing.
            Now when you lock the doors the alarm will be set and the light will slowly flash on and off, on and off.

4. Alarm goes off? Push the small button on the remote or if you don't have the remote put the key in the ignition and turn it on and off three times.

5. Reset? Unlock all doors, cycle key on-off 10 times until horn honks, leave key in ignition, open/close door, push any button on remote, open/close door and push button on 2nd remote.
 

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