2021 Ward’s top ten power is released, with three-cylinder engines winning awards

The engine is regarded as the heart of a car by many people. The power system is an important component that determines the driving performance of a car. Many people consider the power system first when buying a car. There are also many cars that have become unpopular because the engine makes users dissatisfied, such as the recent Dongfeng Nissan New Generation Qijun.

The American magazine "Ward’s Auto World" publishes a list of Ward’s top ten engines every year. Let’s take a look at the winners in today’s episode.

The 2021 Ward Top Ten Engine and Powertrain winners list includes two gasoline engines, one gasoline-electric hybrid system, two plug-in hybrid systems, four pure electric drive systems, and one hydrogen fuel cell drive system; some of them have already entered the domestic market.

Chevrolet 1.3T three-cylinder engine

Representative model: Chevrolet Trailblazer (Chuangjie)

The award of the three-cylinder engine surprised many people. This engine comes from Chevrolet, which is the 1.3T inline three-cylinder engine that has already appeared in China. The domestic model corresponding to the Chevrolet Trailblazer sold in the US market is Chevrolet Chuangjie. At the same time, Coruze and other models are also equipped with this engine. From the actual experience, this 1.3T engine is better controlled in terms of vibration and noise. The maximum power of 121kw and the maximum torque of 240Nm reach the level of the traditional 2.0L naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine.

Hyundai 2.5T inline four-cylinder engine

Representative models: Shengda (overseas), Genesis G80/GV80

Modern 2.5T engine may be relatively unfamiliar to many people. In the domestic market, it only appears in the Genesis G80 and GV80 models. The domestic Shengda uses a 2.0T engine; this engine has a maximum power of 206kw and a maximum torque of 422N · m, and the power reserve is very sufficient. It also cooperates well with the 8-speed automatic transmission. The car stereo has recently tested the Genesis G80.

Ford 3.5T V6 Hybrid System

Representative model: Ford F-150

The Ford F-150 is the best-selling pickup truck in the United States and even the world, and its domineering appearance and outstanding performance leave a deep impression. The combination of 3.5T V6 twin turbo + motor allows the F-150 to take into account both performance and fuel consumption. The driving texture is comparable to the V8 naturally aspirated engine, and the fuel consumption is greatly reduced.

BMW 2.0T plug-in hybrid system

Representative models: BMW 5 Series, new energy

BMW has once again made the Ward Top Ten list. This time, it is a 2.0T plug-in hybrid system. This plug-in system is carried on the domestic BMW 5 Series plug-in hybrid model. The system adopts the P2 motor structure and consists of a B48 series 2.0T engine + battery + motor. In the domestic market, the 5 Series plug-in hybrid models performed well. In the first nine months of this year, the total number of forced traffic insurance vehicles was 17,557, and the average monthly sales volume was close to 2,000. Its sales even exceeded that of second-tier luxury mid-to-high-end cars such as the Cadillac CT6 and Jaguar XFL.

Jeep 2.0T plug-in hybrid system

Representative model: Jeep Wrangler 4xe

Some people think that the Jeep Wrangler with the motor has no soul, but in fact, the Wrangler with the blessing of the motor has better off-road performance, because the motor makes up for the disadvantage of the 2.0T engine low-speed escape, the low-speed torque output is stronger, and the plug-in hybrid system also makes the Wrangler smoother. This plug-in hybrid system uses a P1 + P2 motor structure, with a comprehensive power of 280kW and a comprehensive torque of 637N · m. The addition of the plug-in hybrid system not only improves the power performance of the vehicle, but also improves the fuel economy. The Wrangler plug-in hybrid NEDC has a comprehensive fuel consumption of 2.4L and a fuel consumption of 7.8L in the lowest charged state.

Polestar electric drive system

Representative model: Polestar2

Polestar Polestar is a high-end electric brand created by Volvo and Geely. Polestar2’s electric drive system was selected as Ward’s top ten. The system is equipped with a drive motor with a maximum power of 150kw and a maximum torque of 330N · m on the front and rear axles, which can realize electric four-wheel drive. The total power of the motor is 300kw and the total torque is 660N · m. In the domestic market, Polestar2 has a price range of 25.28~ 338,000 yuan. It is a cost-effective pure electric vehicle, but the branding impression is not high.

Porsche electric drive system

Representative model: Taycan 4S

With its excellent electric drive system, Porsche has also been shortlisted in the Ward Top Ten. The Taycan 4S uses a front-mounted + rear-mounted dual motor drive, with a total motor power of 390kW and a total torque of 640N · m. Its bright spot is the use of an 800V electric drive system. What’s more embarrassing is that the Taycan was recalled due to the failure of the electronic system that may cause power interruption. In the Chinese market, the Taycan has a total of 5,376 vehicles in the first nine months of this year, which is a very good result for a luxury pure electric vehicle with a starting price of 888,000 yuan.

Ford Electric Drive System

Representative model: Mustang Mach-E

Ford Mustang Mach-E offers two versions of single-motor and dual-motor models. The single-motor version is divided into 201kW and 224kW power adjustments; the dual-motor version is divided into 260kW and 359kW versions, corresponding to CLTC cruising ranges of 540km and 492km respectively. The 359kW GT version model only needs 3.65s to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h. In terms of appearance and strength, the Ford Mustang is no less than Tesla, but in terms of brand, the Mustang Mach-E still has room for improvement.

Modern 150kW electric system

Representative model: Hyundai KONA EV (Oncino pure electric)

Hyundai KONA EV’s domestic corresponding Oncino pure electric model, this system is somewhat controversial in Ward’s top ten, because previously, Hyundai KONA EV was recalled in South Korea due to battery fire problems. In the Chinese market, the domestic Oncino pure electric uses batteries produced by Ningde Times, which does not involve recalls. Consumers do not have to worry too much.

Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

Representative model: Mirai

The second-generation Mirai optimizes the structure design of the hydrogen storage device. The hydrogen storage tank is increased to three, the hydrogen carrying capacity is increased to 5.6KG, and the cruising range can reach 850 kilometers. The output power density of the fuel cell stack is increased to 5.4kW/L, and the maximum output power can reach 128kW. The maximum power of the vehicle’s drive motor is 134kW and the maximum torque is 300N · m. The car is currently only sold in the Japanese market, and there are no plans to introduce it in the domestic market for the time being.

summary

It should be noted that the "Ward Top Ten" selection is based on the evaluation of models sold in the United States, which has strong regional characteristics and only has a certain reference value for domestic consumers. Don’t be superstitious.