The definition of an “engine” sure has changed.
WardsAuto has released its annual list of Best Engines & Propulsion Systems and six of them are featured in vehicles that are made in the USA.
The list used to just be called the 10 Best Engines, but the term “engines & propulsion systems” is used now because of the variety of technology on display, which includes new pure internal combustion engines, hybrids and all-electric motors.
“With the electrified market mix shifting to a blend of battery-electrics and hybrids, our list truly reflects – and predicts – where propulsion system development is headed as the industry continues its transition from internal-combustion power to full electrification,” Bob Gritzinger, WardsAuto editor-in-chief, said in a press release.
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“Our judges are equally excited about the wide range of propulsion systems on our 30th annual list, whether in the form of a battery-electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or internal-combustion-powered vehicle,” he said. “It’s truly a fantastic time to be able to sample and appreciate the variety of powertrains the industry has to offer.”
Here’s the full list:
-BMW X5 xDrive50e – 3.0L Turbocharged I-6 PHEV
–Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray – 6.2L V-8 HEV
-Ford F-150 PowerBoost – 3.5L Turbocharged V-6 HEV
-Honda Civic Hybrid – 2.0L I-4 HEV
-Hyundai Ioniq 5 N AWD – Electric Propulsion System
-Kia EV9 GT – Electric Propulsion System
-Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid – 3.0L Turbocharged V-6 HEV
-Ram 1500 Tungsten – 3.0L Turbocharged I-6
-Toyota Camry XSE AWD – 2.5L I-4 HEV
-Toyota Corolla GR – 1.6L Turbocharged I-3
The South Carolina-built BMW X5 xDrive 50e has a plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine.
The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray pairs a mid-mounted 6.2-liter V8 with an electric motor that drives the front wheels, but they are not mechanically connected.
The Ford F-150 PowerBoost has a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 and an electric motor mounted between it and the truck’s 10-speed automatic transmission.
The Kia EV9 GT was originally imported from South Korea, but production of the dual-motor electric SUV is moving to Georgia.
The Honda Civic Hybrid is available as either a Canadian-built sedan or a hatchback manufactured in Indiana.
The Ram 1500 Tungsten with its 540 hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder, which is assembled in Michigan.
The Toyota Camry is built in Kentucky and currently only available with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder based hybrid powertrain that’s good for up to 51 mpg combined in the midsize sedan.
Rounding out the list are the imported 610 hp Hyundai Ioniq 5 N high performance electric SUV, the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid and the Toyota Corolla GR, which has a 300 hp 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine.
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