Used 2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV SUV Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV SUV.
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Happy to Join the Subaru Family
cornpuff, Wheeling, WV, 10/31/2013
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Shopped around a lot, but was won over by the Outback's push-button park brake (wife has physical issues with pull-ups), its interior refinement, its reputation for reliability, its snow-handling prowess (BIG plus). Dealer couldn't have been happier to give a great trade in value and shave 2,500 off MSRP. It has SUV abilities, but drives like a car, and does not jiggle like a tall SUV. … We are an empty nest couple in our 60s, who live on a farm in PA, and we need the perfect blend of on-road manners with the guts to get up and down a challenging driveway. It is a relief to find such a vehicle after fighting the SUV wars for decades. Should've done this years ago.
It's a winner
autobahnburner, Tampa, FL, 03/18/2014
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
My first Subaru was a 2006 Outback 3.0R LL Bean model, and my second is the 2014 Outback Limited 2.5 with the CVT.
They are nothing alike, and and I like each of them for different reasons, but they do have one thing in common.
Both came out on top of after an exhaustive comparison of other brands.
Frankly, I prefer the 06 because it was a much more engaging car to drive.
However, the … new model was more of a sensible purchase.
It's significantly larger and more flexible, gets much better mileage, and has more bells and whistles.
I heavily considered a Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester, and also an Audi Q5 and Volvo XC70. I can afford the last two but it was hard to justify their prices.
High Value Car
r_k, East Brunswick, NJ, 12/26/2014
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Owned a Sienna XLE 2010 and wanted to move out of the big car league and looking for relatively smaller car which still gives SUV feel. We did try our hands on Forester as well but liked Outback better because of robust interior and better road grip. We drive it for pleasure/road trips and have put over 5K miles on it so far. The only complaint I have is, while going heavy on gas, it … makes noise and seems like has trouble coping up, however give it 2-3 seconds and it's back to normal.
I love the eyesight feature and whenever on highway with less traffic, I put it on cruise, leads to worry free driving. Love lane departure feature. My wife likes it better than Sienna. Love the green color.
Ultra Practical
Kallst, Marietta, GA, 03/04/2016
2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
I've own the car for about 2 years now. No mechanical problems and it handles just as you would expect a 4 cy CVT car to handle. I have the Limited with Special Appearance Package so all the bells and whistles but it is not plush in any way just nice. I don't mind the slow acceleration because I just putz around town. The breaks are a bit soft and that is sometimes annoying. The … seating is fine for me and my son who is 6' 2" says he is comfortable in the drivers seat or in the back seat so that works well. The cargo space is also spacious enough for the errands I run. Overall a very practical car.
The touch screen for the navigation system is not quick to respond and the notice it gives for turns is minimal so it is good to keep an eye on the map for upcoming turns. The Bluetooth thinks it needs to scroll through my emails on occasion leaving me with 20 min of "you have a new message" alerts that can only be ended by stopping and restarting the car. The dealer has a work around but it involves clearing the memory in the cache of the Bluetooth or for me to not save any text or email messages. I do consider this a safety issue since I cannot view the map during these times. I am trying to find out how to deactivate the message function but keep the Bluetooth for phone. The Dealer is still working on this one. The dealer did finally replace the head unit and this corrected all the issues with messaging and the navigation warnings are much more timely.
My Outback burned oil at about 33000 miles and the short block was replaced. Really too many issues for a new car!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Spacious interior
- Pro:comfortable ride
- Pro:excellent visibility
- Pro:clever roof rails
- Pro:above average off-road capability.
- Con:Weak base stereo
- Con:fussy controls on upper trims.
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