1. BMW X5: 3.0-liter, DOHC, turbocharged, inline-six cylinder.
BMW refreshed B58 inline-six has been praised for smoothness and imperceptible start/stop system. It also won back in 2016 and 2017.
2. Chevrolet Silverado: 6.2-liter, OHV V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management.
GM's beefy V8 won praise for its trick Dynamic Fuel Management system that can shut down cylinders not in use to improve fuel economy.
3. Ford Mustang GT/Bullitt: 5.0-liter, DOHC, V8.
"On paper, the [480 horsepower] Bullitt engine picks up a mere 20 hp over the GT, but on the road, the Bullitt demonstrates how small changes and careful attention to tuning can bring new life to mature technology and create a whole new level of firepower," Wards wrote.
4. Ford F-150: 3.0-liter, DOHC, turbodiesel V6.
"The smooth, quiet 3.0L PowerStroke V-6 available since June in the Ford F-150 earns a 2019 Wards 10 Best Engines trophy for its workman-like disposition, eager to do a good job, without complaint," the publication wrote. During testing, the diesel returned the best fuel economy Wards has ever seen in a full-size pickup at 26 mpg.
5. Honda Accord Hybrid: 2.0-liter, Atkinson-cycle i-VTEC inline-four-cylinder with a hybrid-electric drive system.
"Great midrange power and torque for navigating traffic," A WardsAuto judge said. "And it really feels ‛sporty’ in sport mode."
6. Hyundai Nexo: 120-kW fuel cell with electric propulsion system.
According to WardsAuto, the Nexo "raises the bar significantly" for fuel cell vehicles. The publication praised the Nexo for its stylish looks and "awesome" driving feel.
7. Hyundai Kona EV: 150-kW electric propulsion system.
WardsAuto praised the Kona EV for its Tesla-esque 258 miles of range and its strong off-the-line acceleration.
8. Infiniti QX50: 2.0-liter, DOHC, variable-compression, turbocharged, inline-four-cylinder.
"Pound the accelerator in the QX50 and prepare to be surprised," Wards said. "Nothing short of a burst of nitrous can prepare you for the sudden surge of low-rpm power from such a small-displacement engine."
9. Lexus UX 250h: 2.0-liter, Atkinson-cycle, inline-four-cylinder with a hybrid electric drive system.
"Over the course of 18 years, Toyota has earned its stripes as commander of the hybrid battlefield," Wards wrote. "Its latest offering in the Lexus UX 250h luxury crossover is yet another groundbreaking execution of a gasoline/electric powertrain that is silky, noise-free, efficient, fun to drive and a Wards 10 Best Engines winner."
10. RAM 1500: 3.6-liter, DOHC, V6 with a mild-hybrid assist.
"FCA’s workhorse Pentastar engine has been around for nearly a decade, but the new one in the ’19 Ram 1500 pickup is a marvel," Wards wrote. "That’s because the 3.6L gasoline V-6 comes with FCA’s new eTorque, a 48V mild-hybrid system that provides efficient power boost at launch and improves fuel economy. It works so seamlessly and impressively, the Pentastar eTorque V-6 wins a 2019 Wards 10 Best Engines award."
