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2014 Subaru Outback: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2014 Subaru Outback is mostly a carryover, and its most important update is the 2.5i Premium’s added standard comfort and audio equipment. EyeSight reaches that trim as an option, while the base 3.6R leaves the lineup.
About the 2014 Subaru Outback
4th generation (2010-2014), final year before the all-new 2015 redesign.
Subaru positions the Outback as a wagon that can do SUV jobs without feeling like a tall truck. Its core appeal is standard all-wheel drive, useful cargo space, built-in roof-rack crossbars, and enough ground clearance for snow, dirt roads, and trailhead duty. Compared with typical midsize crossovers, the Outback’s pitch is simple: easier loading, good outward visibility, and real bad-weather confidence in a family-friendly package.
The base 2.5i is the practical version, with standard all-wheel drive, 8.7 inches of ground clearance, built-in roof crossbars, and a flexible rear seat. The 2.5i Premium adds cold-weather comfort, while the Limited trims bring leather, dual-zone climate control, and premium audio. The 3.6R Limited stands apart with a 256-horsepower six-cylinder engine and a five-speed automatic transmission.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The engines and transmission choices carry over, but versions with the continuously variable automatic transmission receive revised adaptive control tuning. The base 3.6R trim is dropped, leaving the 3.6R Limited as the six-cylinder version.
Safety
EyeSight becomes an option on the 2.5i Premium. It remains optional rather than standard.
Tech
The 2.5i Premium gains the Display Audio system and satellite radio as standard equipment. The 2.5i Limited’s dual-zone climate control also becomes standard.
2014 Subaru Outback specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Manual Mode | Automatic, CVT w/Manual Mode | Automatic, 5-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 173 hp | 173 hp | 173 hp | 256 hp |
| Torque | 174 lb-ft | 174 lb-ft | 174 lb-ft | 247 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2700 lb | 2700 lb | 2700 lb | 3000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 71.3 cu-ft | 71.3 cu-ft | 71.3 cu-ft | 71.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2014 Subaru Outback?
The biggest change is added standard equipment for the 2.5i Premium. It gains heated front seats, heated side mirrors, a windshield wiper de-icer, Display Audio, and satellite radio.
Was any 2014 Subaru Outback trim dropped?
Yes. The base 3.6R is dropped for 2014, but the six-cylinder engine remains in the 3.6R Limited.
Does the 2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium have EyeSight?
EyeSight is optional on the 2014 Outback 2.5i Premium. Its expansion to this trim is one of the year’s few safety-related updates.
Did the 2014 Subaru Outback get new engines?
No. The 2014 Outback keeps the 173-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder and 256-horsepower 3.6-liter six-cylinder engines. Models with the continuously variable automatic transmission receive revised adaptive control tuning.
Is the 2014 Subaru Outback a redesign?
No. The 2014 Outback is the final year of the fourth generation and carries over its basic body, chassis, engines, and styling. The redesigned Outback arrives for 2015.
2014 Subaru Outback Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Subaru Outback.
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2014 Subaru Outback
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“My outback is perfect for my part time job of Uber as well as excellent for towing my small trailer.”
“Great vehicle for the money. Nice towing capacity. Fun to drive. Roomy interior. Rear seats are a little stiff and it's pretty lack luster acceleration from a dead stop but really a great car.”
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