Used 2014 Subaru Outback for sale 

The 2014 Subaru Outback has 4 trims to choose from, namely 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, and 3.6R Limited. All the trims of this Subaru get a similar 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine connected to a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT. The AWD drivetrain comes as a standard on all trims. 

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This decision completely rests in the hands of the buyer with the preference of a manual or an automatic CVT transmission. If the car is going to be used by just one person most of the time, then the base trim should be fine. If there will be family or other passengers in the vehicle for most of the time, then going with the 2.5i Limited would be better due to its more feature-filled entity.

The 2014 Subaru Outback is one such car whose both engines are great to drive. This is due to the fun to handle chassis and body dynamics that are forgiving. The AWD system also adds to this driving experience. The Outback is good for moderate levels of off-roading.

The base engine under the hood of the SUV is a 2.5-liter horizontally opposed ("boxer") four-cylinder that produces 173 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque. But those who would be regularly using the vehicle in hilly areas and would be moving more loads and people, the bigger 6-cylinder engine would be better.

The 2014 Outback isn’t the most powerful car in the lot, but it definitely is the most torquey with 174 lb-ft. The CR-V has a power output of 185hp. This lack of power on paper slows down the Outback in the real world as well. The CR-V has better timing in 0-60 mph as well as in the quarter-mile run.

The Outback fails to impress with its fuel efficiency. It returns 24 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway. The higher power output may be the reason for this. If you are someone looking for an SUV, with good interior space and good handling, then the Outback is the best companion for you. Even though the MPG is low, it's not too low to be considered a bad trait.

Here the low-powered Mazda has the best MPG figures; topping the table with an impressive 26 mpg in the cities, 35 mpg in the highways, and 30 mpg combined. The 2014 Subaru Outback SUV emerges as the second most efficient among the three. The CR-V performs poorly in the cities and much better on the highways

The dash layout is neat and simple, with excess usage of hard-touch plastic all around it. The interior is roomy and offers easy access to the interiors for the passengers. The big doors also make loading things easier. Bigger things that can’t fit inside the car can be placed on the top rack quite well.

The interiors are roomy and are very refined for the class it competes in. Headroom, as well as legroom, is generous on both rows.

All these SUVs come with a seating capacity of 5. The most legroom in the rear is offered by the Mazda CX-5 at 41 inches, whereas the most legroom in the front is offered by Subaru with 43 inches. However, when compared for interior dimensions, they are very similar to each other and follow the segment standard very closely. All the cars are fairly spacious and don’t seem to be cramped dimensionally. Major interior features include-

• Steering Wheel Controls
• Remote Trunk Release
• Keyless Entry
• Cloth Seats
• Pass-Through Rear Seat
• 2nd Row Bench Seat
• Bucket Seats

How intuitive is the 2012014 Subaru Outback’s infotainment unit?

The Outback is being sold with a cluttery infotainment system. It is slow and can be confusing when compared with that of the rivals.

It gets a 7-inch touch screen along with many optional and standard features to ensure the best infotainment experience. Some of the best infotainment features available with the SUV are:

• 7.0-inch touchscreen display
• smartphone app integration
• nine-speaker Harman Kardon sound system with HD radio
• Navigation
• AM/FM Stereo
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• CD Player
• MP3 Player

The Outback rightfully wears the Subaru badge as it lives upto the expectation set for a Subaru. One look at the Outback, and you will have a clear idea of the segment it will compete in.

You get the 16-inch wheels as a standard option along with other features that get added to the list as you go into higher trims. You also get the sunroof as an optional feature. 

Other than being the longest of all, the Outback has balanced dimensional characteristics when compared to the competition. This increase in length translates well into the trunk as well as the cabin. It also has the highest ground clearance of 8.7 inches, whereas the Honda CR-V stands lowest to the ground at 6.5 inches. Some of the key exterior features of the 2014 Subaru Outback are:

• Rear Defrost
• Aluminum Wheels (Optional)
• Wheel Locks (Optional)
• Steel Wheels
• Rear Spoiler
• Sunroof

The 2014 Subaru Outback has some standard safety features that make your drive much peaceful. Outback has managed to score well in NHTSA tests with a five-star overall rating. It has also managed to become the Top Safety Pick+ of 2014 from the IIHS with Good rating in most of the crash tests. Some of the safety features used are:

• rearview camera
• Subaru's EyeSight system
• adaptive cruise control
• pre-collision braking
• lane departure warning
• Brake Assist
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Traction Control 

The 2014 Subaru Outback is for anyone looking for an SUV with average driveability, sub-par interiors, and commendable comfort at a good price. The Outback doesn’t have the best reliability ratings and is still a better offer for the price. But the performance on offer along with the better off-road ability and the accompanying fuel efficiency makes this a better deal.