Assuming the Ridgeline won't/isn't a sales failure

"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-) 10/25/2017 at 17:25 • Filed to: None

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Would it make sense for Subaru to bring back the Baja? They’re the ones known for AWD. And I’m sure it wouldn’t be too hard for them to scramble some kind of chassis together for it. Just throw the flat 6 they put the I don’t know in it and sell them!

Also just a reminder you can buy a Ute in America right now.

Edit: Here’s the builder, because why not. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

interstate366, now In The Industry > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 10/25/2017 at 17:29

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I see quite a few Ridgelines around here, so it could work.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > interstate366, now In The Industry 10/25/2017 at 17:31

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Goood Gooood. Perhaps that would pressure GM to bring back the El Camino!

My plan is working perfectly!

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 10/25/2017 at 17:39

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No.

Probenja > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 10/25/2017 at 17:43

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They are becoming a thing in South America now. We have the Fiat Toro and Renault (Dacia) Duster pick up, so it might arrive as a thing in the US in the next 10 years, just like how the Ford EcoSport was one of the first subcompact based suv’s back in 2003.

Pictured here from bottom to top: Duster, Toro and S10 (Colorado)

Also both VW and Hyundai have confirmed their plans for a competitor.

HammerheadFistpunch > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 10/25/2017 at 17:45

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No. The Baja never made sense. Too small with to little utility over an outback. it was a wild hair and it aint coming back. The Ridgeline at least has room for people, stuff and can carry a decent load. FCA might do a smart though and bring the Ram 700 here as a work truck.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Probenja 10/25/2017 at 17:47

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New Dakota and Hardbody, perhaps.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 10/25/2017 at 17:52

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Yes.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 10/25/2017 at 17:53

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I’d love a new Elcamino but it would need to be based off the Camaro not the Malibu.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Probenja 10/25/2017 at 17:54

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I’d be okay with Jeep or Ram bringing in the Fiat

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > HammerheadFistpunch 10/25/2017 at 17:57

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If FCA brings in a small tuck it would have to be the bigger Toro not the 700.

MarquetteLa > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 10/25/2017 at 18:22

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Just a reminder you can buy an (expensive) ute in America right now. ;)

HammerheadFistpunch > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 10/25/2017 at 18:28

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possible, but I still think the 700 is the one to bring in. Not for the masses, but for the tradesman, like a transit connect.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 10/25/2017 at 18:51

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SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 10/25/2017 at 19:00

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Hyundai have committed to car based ute. Mind you they’ve also committed to a body on frame pickup as well. US will get former but not latter. Oz will get latter not former.

Die-Trying > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 10/25/2017 at 19:23

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they ought to bring back some sort of modern brat equivalent.... or a justy, those were pretty awesome too......

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > HammerheadFistpunch 10/25/2017 at 19:23

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True, the Toro’s crew car short bed arraignment is pretty useless as a real truck.

Probenja > HammerheadFistpunch 10/25/2017 at 19:35

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I think you are overestimating the size of the 700, it’s based on a 90's subcompact platform so it has a really small interior, think of it like a Geo Metro with a bed. It’s about the same footprint as a Nissan Versa.

HammerheadFistpunch > Probenja 10/25/2017 at 19:39

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No, I know. Ideal for small awkwardly shaped jobs

wafflesnfalafel > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 10/25/2017 at 19:54

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I just don’t think there is enough market. The Baja, (while super cool,) was kind of a sales flop even in strong subie areas and the small pickup market isn’t any stronger plus there are more new competitors now... I’d say focus the development dollars on the bigger three row SUV and next gen motors to keep the bottom line solidly in the black.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 10/25/2017 at 20:49

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You mean the SS/Commodore 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 10/25/2017 at 20:57

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That would be okay. But isn’t that front end on that photoshop a Malibu. Not an SS?

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 10/25/2017 at 21:04

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Idk, but since they already make a ute based of the Commodore, I’d imagine that’s what they’d use if they brought a ute to the US. Regardless of body panels.