Subaru has given its Outback all-wheel drive crossover estate a refresh for 2014.
On the outside, the changes are fairly subtle. Alloy wheels gain a gunmetal finish, the fog lights are larger, the headlights are slightly different and - in a move that seems to detract from the car’s practical nature - the side skirts and lower bumper portions are now body-coloured rather than just plain black plastic.
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Updates to the interior meanwhile have been limited to the introduction of a liquid crystal instrument display plus some new dashboard materials and trim pieces.
The more noteworthy alterations have taken place beneath the skin. These include revisions to the suspension set-up and the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, which are designed to improve ride quality and comfort.
+Rear+Side.jpg "Subaru Outback 2.0D SX Lineartronic (2014) Rear Side")
Furthermore, the 2.0 litre Boxer diesel engine will be available with the Lineartronic continuously variable transmission for the first time.
That powertrain combination is reckoned to deliver 44.8 mpg (6.3 l/100km) on the combined cycle while emitting 166 g/km of carbon dioxide, which isn’t too bad when compared to the Subaru’s rivals. A Volkswagen Passat Alltrack equipped with a six-speed auto dual-clutch gearbox achieves a fairly similar 47.9 mpg (5.9 l/100km) and 155 g/km, for example.
The 2014 Subaru Outback arrives at dealers next month.
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On the outside, the changes are fairly subtle. Alloy wheels gain a gunmetal finish, the fog lights are larger, the headlights are slightly different and - in a move that seems to detract from the car’s practical nature - the side skirts and lower bumper portions are now body-coloured rather than just plain black plastic.
+Front+Side.jpg "Subaru Outback 2.0D SX Lineartronic (2014) Front Side")
Updates to the interior meanwhile have been limited to the introduction of a liquid crystal instrument display plus some new dashboard materials and trim pieces.
The more noteworthy alterations have taken place beneath the skin. These include revisions to the suspension set-up and the Vehicle Dynamics Control system, which are designed to improve ride quality and comfort.
+Rear+Side.jpg "Subaru Outback 2.0D SX Lineartronic (2014) Rear Side")
Furthermore, the 2.0 litre Boxer diesel engine will be available with the Lineartronic continuously variable transmission for the first time.
That powertrain combination is reckoned to deliver 44.8 mpg (6.3 l/100km) on the combined cycle while emitting 166 g/km of carbon dioxide, which isn’t too bad when compared to the Subaru’s rivals. A Volkswagen Passat Alltrack equipped with a six-speed auto dual-clutch gearbox achieves a fairly similar 47.9 mpg (5.9 l/100km) and 155 g/km, for example.
The 2014 Subaru Outback arrives at dealers next month.
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