Subaru Wilderness, the end of Tacoma?

https://www.torquenews.com/1084/new-subaru-wilderness-truck-you-want-your-garage-next-year/amp

It appears Subaru might be entering the truck market. Does this mean the end of Tacoma? I wonder how big a tire you will be able to fit without a lift?

 

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I've offroaded with a lifted subaru a few times.

Nothing comes close to a body on frame for offroading. Every rock is a danger to unibody offroaders.

That said, 30mpg+ would be nice with more utility.

 

Crosstrek front end, F150 cab, Silverado bed… fun photoshop

 

Looks like a Subaru and a Ford had a love child!

 

It’s got fender scoops!

 

Honestly, I like the look

 

Driving that would be a real blast if it comes equipped with the exciting exploding Subaru sunroof.

 

Grill is way to small for the raptor lights, thumbs down

 

It has a driver's grab handle, that sold me!

 

Other than the goofy Subaru front end it’s all Ford, here’s the original.

 

Tacomas have that feature as well

 

I’m in. Should I sell my TRD Pro now while the market is hot and bank the cash until the Subie comes out?

 

If they have Y pipes or head gaskets, Toyota need not worry! ;-)

 

The letters couldn’t be any bigger. I think it’s ugly.
I’m also amazed at the phot shop abilities

 

Was about to say, something looks off with that “rendered” subie.

 

I thought it was Ford and Mazda that shared sheets.

 

If it happens my bet is it’s more like a Honda Ridgeline than a Toyota. And after running a Subaru dealership for 20 years, and knowing/seeing firsthand how they treat customers (and dealers) - think head gaskets, the dodo bird Tribeca B3, paint issues, so on and so forth? Hard pass for me, regardless of how cool it looks, thank you very much.

 

That’s what they said when the Ranger was announced.
That’s what they said when the Gladiator was announced.
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Or the exciting exploding subaru motor