I briefly thought about posting this in the 2016 forum but it really belongs here: Volt, Prius, Sonata Triple Green Threat | 2016 content from WardsAuto . . . I didn’t have to do too much arm-twisting to get the triple threat of the ’16 Chevrolet Volt, ’16 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and ’16 Toyota Prius propulsion systems on our 2016 list. The extended-range electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and plain ol’ hybrid showcase how, through different degrees of electrification, there can be a green vehicle for every taste and temperament. It surveys what the Wards editors had to choose from and unanimity that these deserved to be on the list. Of course there are the obvious openings when the cheat-diesels didn't make the grade (and had past awards recalled.) Bob Wilson
Here's a link to a piece with Ward's whole top ten list: Very Good Year for Powertrains | 10 Best Engines content from WardsAuto
They are also doing individual articles on the top ten. The Prius wasn't out yet. 2016 Winner: Hyundai 2.0L I-4/50-kW Drive Motor | 10 Best Engines content from WardsAuto 2016 Winner: Ford 5.2L DOHC V-8 | 10 Best Engines content from WardsAuto 2016 Winner: Subaru 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC H-4 | 10 Best Engines content from WardsAuto 2016 Winner: FCA 3.0L Turbodiesel DOHC V-6 | 10 Best Engines content from WardsAuto 2016 Winner: General Motors 3.6L DOHC V-6 | 2016 content from WardsAuto 2016 Winner: BMW 3.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-6 | 2016 content from WardsAuto The efficiently minded find this interesting from the BMW I6 article. It is also a micro-hybrid. The Hyundai also had the electric water pump.
Here's the winning Nissan, 2016 Winner: Nissan 3.5L DOHC V-6 | 10 Best Engines content from WardsAuto And the quick pros and cons of the 31 engines considered, 2016 Wards 10 Best Engines Quick Hits | 10 Best Engines content from WardsAuto For the Prius it was the 40% thermal efficiency for the pro, and touchy regen braking for the con.
I rather like this, got one, love it. 2016 Winner: FCA 3.0L Turbodiesel DOHC V-6 | 10 Best Engines content from WardsAuto Fiat Chrysler has had a tough time meeting brisk U.S. demand for the 3.0L diesel V-6, which is built in Cento, Italy, and shipped to truck plants in North America. Lovers of diesel hope this fairy tale never ends.
