2017 Wards 10 Best Engines Nominees

Alfa Romeo Giulia powered by 280-hp 2.0L turbo-4.

BMW 330e plug-in hybrid delivering 37.1 mpg during test drives.

GM's 3.6L V-6 was honored on last year's list; tested this year in Cadillac ATS and returning 20.2 mpg.

Boost gauge gets workout in Ford Focus RS.

Ford Fusion PHEV refuels at WardsAuto's Level II charger in Southfield, MI.

Impressive real-world fuel-economy numbers for Honda Accord Hybrid.

Jaguar XE sedan, with new 2.0L Ingenium diesel 4-cyl., easily achieves 34.2 mpg.

Drive-mode selector in Kia Cadenza, powered by 3.3L V-6.

Mercedes C300 coupe uses same 241-hp 2.0L turbo-4 as in E-Class.

Nissan Pathfinder first to get all-new fifth-generation 3.5L VQ V-6, using direct injection for first time.

Performance gauges in Porsche 718 Cayman, powered by all-new 2.0L turbo-4 boxer.

Subaru BRZ's updated 2.0L naturally aspirated 4-cyl. boxer.

Massive display screen shows energy flow in Toyota Prius Prime PHEV.

Volvo S90, using same 2.0L T6 turbo-supercharged 4-cyl. that won last year, getting 24.4 mpg.

Volvo S90, using same 2.0L T6 turbo-supercharged 4-cyl. that won last year, getting 24.4 mpg.