The 10 Best Engines and Motors of 2023 According to Wards Auto
It's that time of the year again. U.S. magazine Wards Auto has just announced its list of the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems for 2023. Because it’s a trusted and reputable source in the auto industry, we wanted to share the results with you once again.
This year, the panel evaluated 32 vehicles including 13 ICEs, 10 BEVs and nine hybrids. The 2022 winners were all eligible to return, by the way. Scoring is based on horsepower, torque, NVH management, observed efficiency and new technology onboard. A price cap for nominees that had been in place since 1995 was removed in 2021, but value remains part of the criteria.
Check out the photo gallery above to see the 10 best engines and propulsion systems for 2023 according to Wards Auto, in alphabetical order. This is a vastly different bunch from last year, and once again at least one of them is a questionable choice. Don’t hesitate to click on the links for more details or a full review.
2023 BMW M2
Turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine, 453 hp, 406 lb-ft.
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2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Naturally aspirated 5.5-litre V8, 670 hp, 460 lb-ft.
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2024 Dodge Hornet R/T
Plug-in hybrid with turbocharged 1.3-litre engine, 288 hp, 53 km of EV range
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2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse
Naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8, 500 hp, 418 lb-ft.
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2023 Honda Accord Touring
Hybrid system with 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, 204 hp, 247 lb-ft.
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2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6
Single or dual motors, 225-320 hp, 435-581 km of range
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2023 Lucid Air Touring
Dual motors, 620 hp, 684 km of range
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2023 Mercedes-AMG C 43
Turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, 402 hp, 369 lb-ft.
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2023 Nissan Ariya
Single or dual motors, 214-389 hp, 330-490 km of range
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2023 Toyota Prius Prime
Plug-in hybrid with 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, 220 hp, 72 km of EV range
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