Top 10 Cheapest V6 Vehicles
Turbocharging continues to take over at a torrid pace, allowing automakers to stuff smaller engines into new cars, trucks, and SUVs, while increasing output and improving efficiency.
That may not seem so bad, especially when it comes to consumption, but some buyers still want the smoothness of a V6 engine. With snappy and direct throttle response, these engines may not be the most powerful or efficient but they’re certainly easy to live with.
Alas, it’s time to prepare for the eventuality that such powerplants will cease to exist at some point in the not-so-distant future. But they’re not dead just yet, and there are still quite a few such engines available on the market. Here’s a list of the 10 least expensive V6-powered vehicles on the market ranked in order of MSRP with destination charges included.
10. Honda Ridgeline Sport
MSRP - $42,290
9. Jeep Gladiator Sport 4X4
MSRP - $42,010
8. Nissan Pathfinder SV 2WD
MSRP - $41,535
7. Hyundai Palisade SE
MSRP - $41,035
6. Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X2
MSRP - $40,915
5. Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select
MSRP - $40,830
4. Kia Telluride LX
MSRP - $40,735
3. Kia Carnival MPV LX
MSRP - $38,935
2. Jeep Wrangler 2-Door Sport
MSRP - $38,030
1. Nissan Frontier King Cab S
MSRP - $33,895
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It's weird that automakers are stuffing turbo fours into anything and everything up to and including luxury cars, while at the same time offering 6 and 8-cylinder cars with 500, 600hp and more. Try to find a modest-displacement, naturally-aspirated six-cylinder car today through. Rare as hens' teeth. Four-cylinder cars tend to sound like toy boats, which is why manufacturers are now piping fake engine sounds into the cabin via the audio system. Fake is where it's at nowadays.
Ford should have stuck with the Australian built straight 6. Sounds like a wounded ferrari and more torque and power than most . Plus in turbo form was good for 500 hp and 500 ft-lb torque from the factory. While returning sub 9 litres / 100 km fuel economy.