Model guide · 4th generation (BR)
2010–2014 Subaru Outback
The 2010–2014 Outback grew into a taller, roomier wagon with standard all-wheel drive and 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Buyers like its swing-out roof crossbars, big cargo hold and the choice of a four-cylinder or a six.
8.7 in
Ground clearance
34.3 cu ft
Cargo behind rear seat
71.3 cu ft
Cargo, rear seat folded
170–256 hp
Horsepower, by engine
Engines and transmissions
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Capability4
All-wheel drive on every Outback
Every 2010–2014 Outback has Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Paired with 8.7 inches of ground clearance, it takes snowy streets and rutted dirt roads in stride.
Electronic parking brake with Hill Holder
Every Outback of these years has an electronic parking brake with Hill Holder. It keeps the car from rolling back while you move your foot from the brake to the gas on a steep start.
3.6R six-cylinder: 256 hp
This car has the 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer, rated at 256 hp and paired with a 5-speed automatic. It uses a timing chain, so there is no scheduled belt replacement.
Tows up to 2,700 lb
The 2.5i is rated to tow up to 2,700 lb with a proper hitch. That covers a small utility trailer or a light camper.
Safety3
EyeSight Driver Assist
EyeSight arrived for 2013. Two cameras by the mirror run Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking and Lane Departure Warning, and can brake the car if they see a crash coming. This car's record lists it.
IIHS Top Safety Pick every year
IIHS named the Outback a Top Safety Pick for 2010, 2011 and 2012, and a Top Safety Pick+ for 2013 (cars built after August 2012) and 2014 (cars with EyeSight).
Side and curtain airbags standard
Front side airbags and side curtain airbags come standard, along with Vehicle Dynamics Control stability control and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS.
Space1
Crossbars that swing out when needed
The crossbars swing into place on the roof rails only when you need them, which helps cut wind noise. From 2013 the rear bar also slides back, widening the spread from 29.9 to 39.7 inches.
Tech1
Bluetooth calls and music
This car's record lists Bluetooth, so you can take calls hands-free and stream music from your phone. Subaru made it standard on every Outback for 2013.
Good to know3
Timing belt due at 105,000 miles
The 2010–2012 2.5i engine uses a timing belt. Subaru's schedule calls for a new belt at 105,000 miles. Ask us whether this car's records show it has been done.
New 2.5 engine with a timing chain
For 2013 the 2.5i moved to the FB-series engine, rated at 173 hp, with a timing chain in place of a belt. There is no scheduled belt job. Ask us what this car's oil-change records show.
Extended CVT coverage
Subaru bulletin 16-107-17R extended the CVT warranty on 2010–2014 Outback 2.5i models to 10 years or 100,000 miles. These cars have now aged past it. Ask us what this car's records show for CVT service.
Specs are the manufacturer's figures for this generation. Equipment varies by trim and year, so ask us about anything that matters to you on a specific car.