V6 Engine Cars And SUVs In 2024: The Complete List

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18 Feb

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As the likes of Toyota have reaffirmed by launching yet again into combustion engine production, it's apparently not over yet for ICE or the robust V6 engine. Automakers have mostly given a wide berth to anything more than four cylinders in recent years, choosing, instead, to turbo-charge (and twin-turbo-charge) four pots, resulting in smaller displacement engines making as much power with greater efficiency.

Any doubt the world had for this trend was effectively demolished by Koenigsegg's Tiny Friendly Giant, a free-valve 2.0-liter twin-turbo 3-cylinder mill producing an incredible 600 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. Less, it seems, can be more. Be as it may, it's hardly over for the V6, and the long list of automobiles rocking V6 engines in 2024 is proof of that.

The allure of the V6 engine is real to automotive enthusiasts, thanks to their perfect balance between power, smoothness, and efficiency, popularizing them to drivers who value uncompromising performance. This comprehensive guide explores the complete list of V6 engine vehicles defiant on the face of smaller-displacement engines in 2024. From sports cars to luxurious sedans to versatile SUVs, this list is your ultimate resource.

1. 2024 Toyota Camry V6

Starting MSRP: $26,420

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.5L V6
Output: 301 Horsepower @ 6,600 RPM
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission: 8-speed Automatic

The Camry, second in popularity only to the Corolla, offers a range of powertrain options, including a 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder engine, Dynamic Force Hybrid 4-cylinder engine, and a robust 3.5-liter V6. Pair the V6 with the available AWD to swell your confidence on the road.

2. 2024 Hyundai Palisade

Starting MSRP: $38,045

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.8L V6
Output: 291 Horsepower @ 6,000 RPM
Torque: 262 lb-ft @ 5,200 RPM
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic

The 2024 Palisade's V6 engine comes standard with the 8-speed A/T, providing ample power and torque, especially combined with all-wheel drive capabilities for enhanced traction in various driving conditions.

3. 2024 Kia Telluride V6

Starting MSRP: $35,990

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.8L V6
Output: 291 Horsepower @ 6000 rpm
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive (all-wheel and front-wheel drive options available)
MPG: Up to 20 city / 26 highway
Transmission: 8-speed Automatic
Torque: 262 lb-ft

The 2024 Telluride's V6 engine is the standard powerplant, with an 8-speed automatic transmission and optional HTRAC AWD system. Good for 291 horsepower, the engine provides a satisfying acceleration power for a 3-row, upscale SUV. It comes in five trim levels: SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy

4. 2024 Dodge Durango

Starting MSRP: $40,920

Powertrain:

Base engine: 3.6-liter V6
Output: Up to 295 Horsepower
Torque: 260 Pound-Feet Of Torque
Drivetrains: Standard Rear-Wheel Drive; Available All-Wheel Drive
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic

With 14 trim levels and a standard V6 engine accompanied by a larger 5.7-liter V8, the Durango requires you to go all out or go home. Perhaps that also explains why the 2024 Durango gets poor gas mileage for a midsize SUV.

The V6, RWD configuration returns 19/26 mpg city/highway, while the V6, AWD returns 18/25 mpg. Mind you, it has many upsides, including sweet road manners, a roomy interior, and good reliability scores.

5. 2024 Lotus Emira V6

Starting MSRP: $90,900

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.5L Toyota 2GR-FE Supercharged V6
Output: 400 Horsepower
Torque: 320 Lb-Ft Of Torque
Transmission: Available In Either 6-Speed Manual Or 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: Transverse Mid-Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive

The 2024 Lotus Emira is an “entry-level” sports car in name only, unless your idea of “entry-level” is a starting price hovering around a hundred thousand US dollars. Be as it may, it borrows Mercedes-AMG’s 2.0-liter straight-4 engine propelling the A45 hot-hatch, which, now retuned by Lotus, makes 365 horsepower.

Things get a bit more exciting (emphasis on “bit”) with the optional Toyota-supplied (and Lotus-tuned) V6, which ups the ante with 400 horsepower sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. Its greatest strength, we dare say, is the lightweight, excellent chassis.

6. 2024 Chevrolet Blazer V6

Starting MSRP: $35,400

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.6-Liter V6
Transmission: 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Output: 308 Horsepower
Torque: 370 Lb-Ft

The 2024 Blazer is a midsize 2-row SUV with a trendsetting design and a 228-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder as the standard propulsion power. It also offers an optional 308-hp 3.6-liter V-6, both mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive.

7. 2024 Ford Bronco V6

Starting MSRP: $39,130

Powertrain:

Engine 1: 2.7-Liter Twin-Turbo V6
Output: 300 Horsepower (330 horsepower w/Premium Gas)
Torque: 410 Lb-Ft (415 Lb-Ft w/Premium Gas)
Engine 2: Twin-Turbo 3.0-Liter V6
Output: 418 Horsepower
Torque: 440 Lb-Ft
Transmission: Seven-Speed Manual Or 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: 4x4 (Four-wheel drive)
Output: From 300 to 330 Horsepower

Even with various V6 engines available, the 2024 Bronco comes standard with a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 275 horsepower and 315 pound-feet of torque (300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque with premium gas).

The smaller-displacement V6 supports regular gasoline along with premium gas, but the 418-hp twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 insists on premium gas.

8. 2024 Toyota Sequoia V6

Starting MSRP: $63,125

Powertrain:

Engine: i-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid Powertrain
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Output: 437 Horsepower
Torque: 583 Lb-Ft

The Sequoia offers a smooth ride and a powerful hybrid engine with a towing capacity of up to 9520 lbs. The Multi-Terrain Select (MTS), Crawl Control, and Downhill Assist Control are available to enhance off-road performance.

9. 2024 Ford Ranger V6

Starting MSRP: $34,160

Powertrain:

Engine 1: 2.7-Liter EcoBoost V6
Output: 315 Horsepower
Torque: 400 Lb-Ft
Transmission: 10-speed SelectShift Automatic
Drivetrain: 4x2 and 4x4
Engine 2: Twin-Turbo 3.0-Liter V6
Output: 405 Horsepower
Torque: 430 Lb-Ft
Transmission: Electronic Two-Speed Transfer Case
Drivetrain: 4WD

With two V6 variants available, the 2024 Ford Ranger carried over the turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine from the previous year, pairing it with a 10-speed automatic transmission to deliver 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.

With this powertrain, the Ranger is capable of towing 7,500 lbs. Moving up the range, the 2.7-liter V6 is available for the XLT and LARIAT trim levels, while the 3.0-liter comes standard on the Raptor variant, both twin-turbocharged.

10. 2024 Cadillac CT5 V6

Starting MSRP: $38,395

Powertrain:

Engine: Twin-Turbocharged 3.0-Liter V6
Transmission: Standard 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: Standard Rear-Wheel Drive (All-Wheel Drive available)
Output: 335 Horsepower
Torque: 405 Pound-Feet

The 2024 CT5’s base engine is a twin-turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 237 horsepower. The V6 option delivers 335 horses, but the same engine makes 360 horsepower on the CT5-V model.

Boasting even more power is the CT5-V Blackwing, thanks to a supercharged V8 churning out a mighty 668 horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque.

11. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

Starting MSRP: $35,810

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.5-Liter Naturally Aspirated V6
Transmission: 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: Available in 2WD and 4WD Configurations
Output: 295 Horsepower
Torque: 270 Lb-Ft

The Nissan Pathfinder has, for years, been the top choice of critics and reviewers for the 3-row SUV segment, and that’s not just because it’s one of the cheapest new full-size SUVs on the market. It has five trim levels, all powered by a free-breathing 3.5-liter V6 mill producing up to 295 horsepower. The trim levels include S, SV, SL, Rock, Creek, and Platinum.

12. 2024 Honda Pilot

Starting MSRP: $38,485

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.5-Liter V6
Transmission: 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: Available in Front-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive Configurations
Output: 285 Horsepower at 6,100 RPM
Torque: 262 Lb-Ft at 5,000 RPM

Thoroughly redesigned for the 2023 model year, the 2024 Honda Pilot looks like no sibling to the platform-sharing Odyssey, which we consider an extra icing on the cake for an SUV that offers the practicality of a minivan.

The interior is roomy, it has plenty of storage spaces, the second-row seat does wonders with the touch of a button, and the V6 supports a max towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.

13. 2024 Toyota Tundra

Starting MSRP: $39,965

Powertrain:

Engine: i-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo 3.4-Liter V6
Output: Up to 437 Horsepower
Torque: 583 Lb-Ft
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: 4X2 and 4X4

The 2024 Tundra’s V6 makes 348 hp and 405 lb-ft of torque on the base SR model, while the same engine makes an updated 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque on higher trims. The 437-hp model is the hybrid version, all mated to a 10-speed A/T. The truck boasts a maximum towing capacity of up to 12,000 lbs.

14. 2024 Ford Explorer

Starting MSRP: $36,760

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.0-Liter EcoBoost V6
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: 2WD and Intelligent 4WD
Output: 400 Horsepower
Torque: 415 Lb-Ft

The 2024 Ford Explorer boasts two powerful engine options: the standard 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine delivering 300 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, and the available 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 Engine, producing 400 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission, the Explorer offers efficient performance and towing capability.

Its Terrain Management System, standard on 2WD and Intelligent 4WD models, offers seven Selectable Drive Modes for tackling any adventure, from normal driving to challenging terrain. Additionally, available paddle shifters with SelectShift® capability allow for on-demand manual shifting, enhancing driver control and engagement.

15. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L V6

Starting MSRP: $41,830

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.6-liter V6
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Output: 293 Horsepower at 6,400 RPM
Torque: 260 Lb-Ft at 4,000 RPM
Drivetrain: 4WD

The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L V6 is expected to come with a 3.6-liter V6 engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-four will debut with two variants, offering either 420 or 510 horsepower.

There will also be a hybrid version using a 4xe system, combining a 2.0-liter turbo-four with an electric motor for a combined output of 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. All these engines will be mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The new Grand Cherokee will continue with the familiar drivetrain layout based on the Giorgio platform. It will remain agile and offer good off-road performance, with the option for an adaptive air suspension and a Quadra-Trac II 4WD system.

16. 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Starting MSRP: $36,495

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.6-liter V6
Output: 293 Horsepower
Torque: 260 Pound-Feet
Drivetrain: Standard Rear-Wheel Drive; Available Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic

The Grand Cherokee offers respectable power comparable to its classmates, and the V6 feels up to the task in just about all types of driving. In both rear- and four-wheel-drive models, the 2024 Grand Cherokee gets 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, admittedly subpar estimates for a midsize SUV.

Along with the gas model, the 2024 Cherokee offers a plug-in hybrid 4xe model, blending a turbocharged 2.0-liter straight-4 engine with an electric motor to deliver 375 horses and 470 lb-ft of torque. This electrified version returns a fuel economy of 23 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.

17. 2024 Nissan Z

Starting MSRP: $42,210

Powertrain:

Engine: Twin-Turbocharged 3.0-liter V6
Output: 400 Horsepower
Torque: 350 Lb-Ft
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual and 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive

If you’re devious enough to make your friends burn with envy, especially if said friends are sports car enthusiasts, roll up in a new Z and announce you just got it for your birthday.

Available in four variants, including Sport, Performance, and NISMO, the 2024 Nissan Z comes standard with an engaging 6-speed manual gearbox, which, to our surprise, the NISMO variant made a pass on it, settling instead for the 9-speed A/T.

18. 2024 Ford Expedition

Starting MSRP: $57,000

Powertrain:

Engine: Twin-turbocharged 3.5-Liter V6
Output: Ranges from 380 horsepower to 440 horsepower
Torque: 470 to 480 Lb-Ft
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: Available in Rear-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive Configurations

The Expedition is the Blue Oval’s biggest SUV in 2024, straddling a truck underpinning that enhances its capability over 3-row SUV rivals like the Honda Pilot. The 2024 Ford Expedition boasts a 9,300-lb towing capacity far exceeding unibody rivals like the Honda Pilot and VW Atlas rated at around 5,000 lbs.

19. 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio

Starting MSRP: $95,965

2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio V6 engine.

Powertrain:

Engine: 2.9-Liter Twin-Turbo V6
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Output: 505 Horsepower at 2,500 RPM
Torque: 443 Lb-Ft at 2,500 RPM
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic w/OD
Drivetrain: AWD
Range, city/highway (miles): 287.30 / 388.70
EPA Fuel Economy: Combined/city/highway (mpg) 19 / 17 / 23

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is an Italian dreamboat propelled by a 505-hp twin-turbocharged V6. The power travels to the all-wheel drive system via a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission.

With a top speed of 176 mph and a 0 to 60 time of just 3.6 seconds, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is the perfect transporter for drivers craving high-performance thrills without sacrificing utility.

20. 2024 Genesis G90

Starting MSRP: $89,200

Powertrain:

Engine Type: 3.5-Liter Twin-Turbo V6
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Output: 375 Horsepower @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 391 Lb-Ft @ 1300 RPM
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic w/OD
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity: 19.3 Gallons

The 2024 Genesis G90 would be extremely hard to beat in the luxury full-size sedan class, which makes perfect sense, considering the G90 has the Hyundai Equus blood running in its veins.

It isn’t afraid of lions like the BMW 7 Series and smiles on the faces of heavyweights like Lexus LS. The G90’s fuel economy is rated 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, with a combined city/highway rating of 21 mpg.

21. 2024 Buick Enclave

Starting MSRP: $45,295

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.6-Liter V6
Transmission: 9-Speed Automatic
Output: 310 Horsepower
Torque: 266 Lb-Ft
Drivetrain: FWD and AWD

There’s nothing particularly special about the 2024 Buick Enclave's driving dynamics compared to others in the three-row crossover SUV segment. It has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 20 mpg combined city/highway driving for the AWD version.

The FWD, which gets an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined fuel economy, is the standard drivetrain, but the AWD system is available on all trims.

22. 2024 Lexus LS

Starting MSRP: $80,685

Powertrain:

Trim: 500 Sedan
Engine: 3.5-Liter Turbocharged V6
Output: 416 Horsepower @ 6,000
Torque: 442 Lb-Ft @ 1,600
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD and AWD

The Lexus brand was born as the LS in 1990, helping to establish the brand as the luxury stalwart it is today. Now in its 5^th generation, the 2024 LS competes with rivals like the BMW 7 Series and Genesis G90.

The engine features a lip shape on the piston top to help realize low emissions and quiet operation when the engine is cold. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional; a 10-speed automatic transmission comes with either drivetrain.

23. 2024 Lexus RC

Starting MSRP: $45,920

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.5-liter V6 engine
Output: 311 Horsepower at 6600 RPM
Torque: 280 Lb-Ft
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD

Thankfully, the vociferous power of a V6 mill in a Lexus luxury sedan isn’t limited to the $80,000 Lexus LS. The attractively priced 2024 Lexus RC is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, providing 311 hp at 6600 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm.

The rear-wheel-drive model comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Lexus RC also boasts a stylish exterior design, elegant interior details, and excellent safety features.

24. 2024 Genesis GV70

Starting MSRP: $46,500

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.5-liter Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi V6
Output: 375 Horsepower @ 5,800 RPM
Torque: 391 Lb-Ft @ 1,300–4,500 rpm
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: AWD

US News and World Report crowned the GV70 as the best luxury compact SUV for 2024. Why not? With enough oomph in a real-world test to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds, the new Genesis GV70 is not only comfortable, practical, and stylish but also fast.

25. 2024 Cadillac XT6

Starting MSRP: $48,795

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.6-Liter V6
Output: 310 Horsepower
Torque: 271 Lb-Ft
Drivetrain: FWD and AWD
Transmission: 9-Speed Automatic

The entry-level 2024 Cadillac XT6 3-row SUV gets motivation from a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine generating a handsome 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

The next door immediately opens to a world of V6-powered XT6s, which, frankly, is a world you must enter if you intend to enjoy this sharp-looking Cadillac as a powerful midsize SUV. The base 4-cylinder mill is simply not up to par. With the V6 powertrain, you actually have to manually select the AWD when you (or think you) need it.

26. 2024 Audi SQ5

Starting MSRP: $57,000

Powertrain:

Engine: 3.0-Liter TFSI® Twin-Scroll Turbocharged DOHC V6
Output: 349 Horsepower
Torque: 369 Lb-Ft
Transmission: 8-Speed Tiptronic® Automatic
Drivetrain: Quattro® All-Wheel Drive

Where Audi is concerned, the SQ5 is the most fun the Q5 can get since the German automaker doesn't make an RS version of the Q5.

So, the SQ5, with the "S" signifying Sport, benefits from an updated engine and suspension, and by that, we mean a 349-hp V6 mill and S-tuned adaptive suspension system. The Q5 makes 201 horsepower from a turbo 4-cylinder engine in standard form.

27. 2024 Acura MDX

Starting MSRP: $51,500

Powertrain:

Engine 1: 3.5-Liter V6
Output: 290 Horsepower
Torque: 267 Lb-Ft
Engine 2: 3.0-Liter Turbocharged V6
Output: 355 Horsepower @ 5,500 RPM
Torque: 354 Lb-Ft @1400 RPM
Transmission 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: SH-AWD

The 2024 Acura MDX relies on a free-breathing 3.5-liter V6 engine routing 290 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque to what the company calls Super Handling AWD (SH-AWD) system via a 10-speed automatic transmission.

The 10-speed shifter is standard and available in both front-wheel drive and AWD configurations. The MDX Type S version offers more power thanks to a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 producing 355 horsepower.

28. 2024 Genesis GV80 V6

Starting MSRP: $59,050

Powertrain:

Engine 1: Twin-Turbocharged 3.5-Liter V6
Output: 375 Horsepower
Torque: 391 Pound-Feet
Engine 2: Turbocharged 3.0-Liter Diesel V6 (available in select markets)
Output: 274 horsepower
Torque: 391 Lb-Ft
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: AWD

If you squint hard enough, you might just see the Bentley Bentayga squinting back at you instead of the GV80. This is Genesis’ first-ever SUV, and it managed to hit homerun in the first strike.

This luxury midsize SUV offers plenty of features at a price below what you’d expect from European rivals. The GV80 offers an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive as standard, paired with a peppy V6 engine delivering confident acceleration and responsive driving experience. The base engine is a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4.

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