10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems

The 330e takes a great 4-cyl. turbo and adds an electric motor that kicks in an extra 107 hp and 77 lb.-ft. of torque to deliver a first-rate drive experience, while approaching 40 mpg during our real-world testing in metro Detroit.

Whether or not we want to embrace it, gas-powered high-performance cars are beginning to represent the fading past and BEVs the rapidly arriving future, as demonstrated by the lightning-quick Taycan 4S.

The Korean automaker’s 277-hp powerplant reminds us how satisfying state-of-the-art internal-combustion engines can be.

The Japanese automaker has not wavered in its pursuit of vehicles that can run on the most abundant element in the universe. The Mirai fuel-cell sedan is fun to drive and extremely quiet, not to mention handsomely styled.

We challenge potential buyers to take the Trailblazer for a test drive – and then tell us how many cylinders are under the hood.

The South Korean automaker’s 3-year-old battery-electric crossover still is a standout in terms of performance, range and price.