10 Best Engines of 2019 According to Wards List includes EV powertrains, two big V8s… and a hydrogen fuel-cell system

2.0L DOHC Atkinson 4-Cyl./HEV (Lexus UX 250h)

The new UX250h from Lexus benefits from a dual-generator hybrid powertrain; one of those two generators is connected to the rear wheels to provide all-wheel power. The Wards judges were also impressed by the smoothness and imperceptible functioning of the stop/start function.