What is Words 10 Best Engine & Propulsion System?

Wards' "10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems" is a prestigious award recognizing innovative powertrains installed in vehicles sold in the North American market for over 30 years.

Each year, Wards Auto editors and analysts rigorously review a wide range of vehicles, closely evaluating factors such as horsepower, torque, fuel economy, noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), and integration of innovative technologies. The winning engine lineup for 2024 reflects a wide range of technological innovations, from internal combustion engines to electric powertrains.

Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Receives Prestigious Award

The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0-liter turbo V6 PHEV system was selected among them.
This award shows that Porsche's innovative powertrain technology is highly regarded in the industry.

I used to own a Porsche Cayenne E Hybrid and it was very easy to drive and fast.
I personally think this E-Hybrid is the best buy for the Cayenne and Panamera, rather than buying any other grade.

The plug-in hybrid powertrain, which combines a high-performance gasoline engine with an electric motor, has succeeded in combining excellent fuel economy with powerful driving performance, making it the best hybrid not for fuel economy but for driving fast.

Reason for Award: Superior Performance and Efficiency

The selection committee for the Wards 10 Best Engine & Propulsion System Award gave high marks to the Porsche Cayenne E Hybrid powertrain because of the following points.

1. excellent fuel economy: The plug-in hybrid system significantly improves fuel economy in urban driving.
2. powerful driving performance: The combination of a 3.0-liter turbo V6 engine and an electric motor delivers acceleration performance suitable for a sports SUV.
3. smooth electric driving: The car is remarkably quiet and smooth even when running only on the electric motor.
4. advanced control technology: Sophisticated coordinated control of the engine and electric motor provides a seamless driving feel.

With these features, the Porsche Cayenne E Hybrid seems to have been evaluated as a car that combines environmental performance and driving performance at a high level.

What are the other top 10 engines?

Hybrid systems have a major presence among the award-winning engines, with Wards Auto calling 2024 the "Year of the Hybrid."

Six of the ten vehicles feature hybrid technology, including both standard hybrid configurations and plug-in hybrids. Three of these vehicles, the BMW X5 xDrive50e, the Ford F-150 PowerBoost, and the 3.0-liter turbocharged engine in the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, represent the trend toward hybridization in premium gasoline engines.

Future Prospects: Expectations for Further Evolution

ワーズ10ベストエンジン&推進システム賞の受賞は、ポルシェのハイブリッド技術が業界トップレベルにあることを示している。しかし、ポルシェはここで満足することなく、さらなる進化を目指してくるだろう。

今後は、バッテリー技術の向上による電動走行距離の延長や、さらなる軽量化によるパフォーマンスの向上など、様々な面での改良が期待されているそうだ。また、完全電動化モデルの開発も並行して進められており、ポルシェの電動化戦略はますます加速していくものと思われる。

ポルシェカイエンEハイブリッドの受賞は、ポルシェが環境性能と走行性能の両立という難しい課題に対して、独自の解決策を見出していることを示している。今後も、ポルシェらしい高性能で魅力的な電動化モデルが登場することが期待される。

ポルシェファンにとっては、こうした技術革新がもたらす新たな走りの楽しさを体験できる時代が到来しつつあるようだ。伝統的なスポーツカーブランドが、電動化時代においても独自の存在感を示し続けていることは、多くのポルシェファンにとって心強いニュースと言えるだろう。