2010 Ward's 10 Best Engines
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Hmmm, most are now small engines. I will say I am biased and feel the Lexus DI 3.5 should be on there.
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I've included those engines having taken the honor in consecutive years, in bold:
* Audi AG: 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Audi A4)
* Audi AG: 3.0L TFSI Supercharged DOHC V-6 (Audi S4)
* BMW AG: 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel (BMW 335d)
* Ford Motor Co.: 2.5L DOHC I-4 Hybrid (Ford Fusion Hybrid)
* Ford Motor Co.: 3.5L EcoBoost Turbocharged DOHC V-6 (Ford Taurus SHO)
* General Motors Corp.: 2.4L Ecotec DOHC I-4 (Chevrolet Equinox)
* Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.: 4.6L Tau DOHC V-8 (Hyundai Genesis)
* Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.: 2.5L Turbocharged DOHC H-4 (Subaru Legacy 2.5GT)
* Toyota Motor Corp.: 1.8L DOHC I-4 Hybrid (Toyota Prius)
* Volkswagen AG: 2.0L SOHC I-4 Turbodiesel (Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI)
Article: http://wardsauto.com/reports/2...91208/
* Audi AG: 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Audi A4)
* Audi AG: 3.0L TFSI Supercharged DOHC V-6 (Audi S4)
* BMW AG: 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel (BMW 335d)
* Ford Motor Co.: 2.5L DOHC I-4 Hybrid (Ford Fusion Hybrid)
* Ford Motor Co.: 3.5L EcoBoost Turbocharged DOHC V-6 (Ford Taurus SHO)
* General Motors Corp.: 2.4L Ecotec DOHC I-4 (Chevrolet Equinox)
* Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.: 4.6L Tau DOHC V-8 (Hyundai Genesis)
* Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.: 2.5L Turbocharged DOHC H-4 (Subaru Legacy 2.5GT)
* Toyota Motor Corp.: 1.8L DOHC I-4 Hybrid (Toyota Prius)
* Volkswagen AG: 2.0L SOHC I-4 Turbodiesel (Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI)
Article: http://wardsauto.com/reports/2...91208/
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Well the Lexus DI 3.5 V6 was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009...similarly the BMW 3.0 I6 was on the list for the same period, and both have now been replaced on the list with different kinds of engines (hybrid, diesel). Also notable was the Lexus 4.0 V8 which was on for 3 consecutive years in the late 90's.
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I agree, the Lexus 3.5 DI engine is still one of the best when you looking at the numbers. I guess there is only so much room for the top 10 and everyone of those engines deserve to be on that list.
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second straight year, Hyundai's 4.6-liter Tau V8 engine, which debuted in the premium Genesis sedan, has been named one of the Ward's 10 Best Engines by Ward's Auto World.
Ward's Auto World editors tested the Tau V8 engine in Hyundai's premium Genesis sedan and concluded, "This year marks the first time only one V8 has made the grade," writes Ward's Auto World magazine executive editor, Tom Murphy. "In the Genesis sedan, the Tau continues to dazzle with its combination of silky, smooth power delivery, aggressive tip-in, satisfying exhaust note and admirable fuel economy."
The Hyundai Genesis is available with the Tau V8 combined with a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering the rewarding driving performance that premium sports sedan buyers demand.
"The Tau V8 has the sophistication to deliver a best-in-class combination of power and efficiency that perfectly suits today's premium sports sedan segment," said John Juriga, director of powertrain at the Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. "A laser-like focus on efficiency in engine design results in improved fuel economy, emissions performance, horsepower, and torque, which all add up to greater value for the customer."
For 2010, the 4.6-liter Tau V8 adds 10-horsepower delivering 385-horsepower and leading Genesis competitors with the highest specific output - 84-horsepower per liter. The 2010 Hyundai Genesis equipped with a Tau V8 engine still will achieve up to 25 miles per gallon on the highway, surpassing many key competitors' V6 models in fuel economy as well as power.
Additionally, Genesis and the Tau V8 engine, like all Hyundai products, are backed by the Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Coverage includes five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper protection, 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, and seven-year/unlimited mileage anti-perforation coverage.
The Tau V8 engine and the Hyundai Genesis are built at Hyundai's Ulsan Plant in Ulsan City, Korea.
Ward's Auto World editors tested the Tau V8 engine in Hyundai's premium Genesis sedan and concluded, "This year marks the first time only one V8 has made the grade," writes Ward's Auto World magazine executive editor, Tom Murphy. "In the Genesis sedan, the Tau continues to dazzle with its combination of silky, smooth power delivery, aggressive tip-in, satisfying exhaust note and admirable fuel economy."
The Hyundai Genesis is available with the Tau V8 combined with a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering the rewarding driving performance that premium sports sedan buyers demand.
"The Tau V8 has the sophistication to deliver a best-in-class combination of power and efficiency that perfectly suits today's premium sports sedan segment," said John Juriga, director of powertrain at the Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. "A laser-like focus on efficiency in engine design results in improved fuel economy, emissions performance, horsepower, and torque, which all add up to greater value for the customer."
For 2010, the 4.6-liter Tau V8 adds 10-horsepower delivering 385-horsepower and leading Genesis competitors with the highest specific output - 84-horsepower per liter. The 2010 Hyundai Genesis equipped with a Tau V8 engine still will achieve up to 25 miles per gallon on the highway, surpassing many key competitors' V6 models in fuel economy as well as power.
Additionally, Genesis and the Tau V8 engine, like all Hyundai products, are backed by the Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Coverage includes five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper protection, 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, and seven-year/unlimited mileage anti-perforation coverage.
The Tau V8 engine and the Hyundai Genesis are built at Hyundai's Ulsan Plant in Ulsan City, Korea.
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There is also review that the V8 genesis is not that muck quicker than the V6. Maybe its just de-tune as in the LS460's V8. The engine can do much more if they put it in a lighter car with different a transmssion, throttle map and geat ratio.
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As I recall, C&D preferred the V6 Genesis over the V8. It cost less, was lighter and they felt nearly as responsive as the V8. They also preferred the handling due to the lighter weight.