The single most impressive thing about this world-class 3.0L turbo 6-cyl. is the fact it fits transversely between the shock towers of the midsize S60.
For those whose travels include substantial highway miles, a somewhat less expensive 40-plus-mpg diesel can offer real savings over many hybrid-electric vehicles.
“There is nobody out there, and nobody forecast to come, who has a mass-market, zero emissions, no-gas, and no-oil offering that does what the Leaf does,” Nissan’s Mark Perry says.
Last year, we floated the idea of changing the name to Ward’s 10 Best Powertrains. But we’ve reconsidered, realizing the equity built into the 10 Best Engines nameplate is too valuable.
Quiet, supremely versatile and a joy to drive, the Pentastar is the best modern engine Chrysler has produced. It can carry a heavy load, including a massive piece of Chrysler’s product portfolio.
Range anxiety is a hurdle taller than a high-tension wire that Americans must clear if the era of EVs is expected to have any legs. That’s why the Volt is a magnificent achievement.