Description[]
The Subaru BRAT (outside the United States known as the 284 in the United Kingdom, Brumby in Australia, and Shifter, MV, Targa or MPV in other markets) is a light duty, four-wheel drive coupé utility, sold from 1978 to 1994. It was an export-only model, never being officially sold in Japan. Developed in Japan in 1977 at the request of the President of Subaru of America, the BRAT was introduced to match the demand for small trucks in the USA, from Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda.
Versions[]
The Subaru BRAT has come out in the following versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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2012 | The Hot Ones | Orange | Black & White stripes on sides & hood | ZAMAC | Smoke tint | Black | HO | W3781 | Thailand | Named Subaru B.R.A.T. Base code(s): |
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2013 | Hot Wheels Boulevard | Dark Olive Green | Black & Light Olive stripes on sides, hood & roof, '8' on sides & hood | ZAMAC | Smoke tint | Black | Chrome & Black DDRR | X8291 | Malaysia | Base code(s): F05 | ||
2014 | Cool Classics 29/30 |
Spectrafrost Red | Red stripes on sides & across top, race deco on sides, '9' on sides & hood | ZAMAC | Clear | Grey | RSW | BDR50 | Thailand | Base code(s): H05 | ![]() | |
123/250 | 2015 | HW Off‑Road: HW Hot Trucks | Metalflake Dark Blue | Yellow, Orange & White stripes on sides & hood, '22' & race deco on sides & hood | Chrome / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Black | Gold 5SP | CFK70 | Malaysia | Base code(s): H24, H27, H29 | ![]() |
123/250 | 2015 | HW Off‑Road: HW Hot Trucks | Pearl Sandy Brown | Grey, Red & Black stripes on sides & hood, '22' & race deco on sides & hood | Chrome / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Black | Chrome Red 5SP | DHY01 | Malaysia | Kmart Excl: Nov 07, 2015 Base code(s): H32 |
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2016 | Car Culture: Trucks 3/5 |
ZAMAC | Black stripe, 'Subaru' & 'BRAT' White "4WD" on sides / Rear Taillights, "Subaru" | Matte Black / Metal |
Smoke tint | Black | Chrome & Grey RR8SP | DJF89 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J20, J24 | ![]() | |
2018 | Car Culture: Shop Trucks 4/5 |
Gloss yellow enamel | Red/black tampo on hood & bed walls, "Sooby's Off Road" on sides | Matte Black / Metal |
Clear | Black | RRMAG | FLC23 | Thailand | Base Code(s): L20, L23 | ||
2019 | Off Road Trucks 6/6 |
Red | Black and yellow stripes on sides and hood, '#200', 'Subaru', 'HWGRFX' and sponsors on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Black | Brown Tyre, Black Rim 5SP | FYY73 | Malaysia | Walmart Exclusive Base Code(s): L51, M01, M03 |
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2022 | HW Sports 5‑Pack | Metallic Turquoise | Dark Blue & Light Blue stripe & wave design, surfer, Orange Sun design, Tan HW logo, "Surf Camp", "66" | Chrome / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Beige | Copper BAJA5 | HFV78 | Indonesia | Base Code(s): P40, P46 | ![]() | |
2023 | HW Winter 4/5 |
Satin Light Green | Snow splatter, Goodyear logos, "WINTER", "23" on sides | Black / Plastic |
Light green tint | Black | White Tire, Black BAJA5 | HLJ94 | Malaysia | Base code(s): R50, S03, S13 | ![]() | |
2025 | Car Culture: HW Off Road 3/5 |
Metalflake apple green | Detailed headlights, taillights and trim, dark green striping, yellow accent striping, "BRAT" wordmark on C-pillar, "4x4" wordmark on rear fender | Matte black / Metal |
Smoke tint | Black | Gray TRR | JBK72 | Thailand | Base code(s): T50, U05A | ![]() | |
2026 | Blue and Gold 5/6 |
Metalflake cerulean | Hot Wheels logo, "58", gold stripes on sides, Hella logo on doors | BAJA5 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ![]() |