1978 Subaru BRAT Vehicle Type: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 2+2-passenger pickup. PRICE Base/As Tested: $4209. ENGINE flat-4, aluminum block and heads Displacement: 97 in 3, 1595 cm 3 ...

The BRAT wasn't an ill-mannered child; it was a light pickup truck in the 1970s and '80s. Here's how it got its name, and how it helped Subaru avoid taxes.

Drivers have long been fascinated by these car-truck hybrids, like the underrated Subaru Baja. The Subaru BRAT is a popular one ute from the past that many car enthusiasts want to see make a comeback.

It May Not Be The BRAT Return Subaru Fans Wanted. The Subaru BRAT was a light-duty pickup sold in the United States between 1978 and 1987, and it’s set to make a comeback for the modern era. The ...