The 10 Best Engines and Motors of 2024 According to Wards Auto
U.S. magazine Wards Auto has just announced its list of the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems for 2024. The panel evaluated 34 vehicles overall including the 2023 winners, which were all eligible to return.
Scoring is based on horsepower, torque, NVH management, observed efficiency and new technology onboard. There is no price cap, but value remains part of the criteria.
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This year’s top 10 includes as many as six hybrid powertrains, only two fully electric systems and two internal combustion engines, mirroring the auto industry’s shift from EVs to hybrids. Check out the photo gallery above to see the list, in alphabetical order.
BMW X5 xDrive50e
Turbocharged 3.0-litre 6-cylinder engine and electric motor, 483 hp, 516 lb-ft, 63 km of EV range
Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
6.2-litre V8 engine and electric motor, 655 hp, 595 lb-ft
Ford F-150 PowerBoost
Twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre 6-cylinder engine and electric motor, 430 hp, 570 lb-ft
Honda Civic Hybrid
2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine and electric motor, 200 hp, 232 lb-ft
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
Two electric motors, 84kWh battery, up to 641 hp, up to 568 lb-ft, 356 km of EV range
Kia EV9 GT-Line
Two electric motors, 99.8kWh battery, 379 hp, up to 516 lb-ft, 435 km of EV range
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
Turbocharged 3.0-litre 6-cylinder engine and electric motor, 464 hp, 479 lb-ft, 50 km of EV range (est.)
Ram 1500 Tungsten
Twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre 6-cylinder engine, 540 hp, 521 lb-ft
Toyota Camry XSE AWD
2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine and two electric motors, 232 hp
Toyota GR Corolla
Turbocharged 1.6-litre 3-cylinder engine, 300 hp, 295 lb-ft
