1.6-LITRE TURBO POWERPLANT WINS ENGINE OF THE YEAR FOR THE EIGHTH TIME.
In Australia, the 1.6-litre turbo engine powers the DS 3, DS 4 and DS 5 models in the DS Line.
Presented by the Engine and Technology International Magazine, the award highlights the strength, economy and flexibility of the engine which beat much newer competition to score top spot with 247 points.
As in previous years, the 2014 International Engine of the Year Awards jury was made up of many of the world’s most respected motoring journalists. In total, there were 82 jury members from 34 countries, bringing with them a wealth of experience and knowledge of today’s passenger car engines.
In every category, the panelists judged each shortlisted engine using their subjective driving impressions and technical knowledge, taking into account characteristics such as fuel economy, smoothness, performance, noise and driveability. The jurors each had 25 points to award to their five favourite engines in each category. A maximum of 15 points could be allocated to an engine, and the minimum was one point. Engines could not be tied for the top spot.
“Even if it isn’t a brand-new project, this engine continues to show its potential with further developments, like the 270ps version, that enhance its quality,’’ said Italian jury member Lorenzo Facchinetti.
Its appeal is summed up by Álvaro Sauras Alonso, from Spain: “This is my favourite affordable engine. It has a perfect displacement … (and) is absolutely crammed with technology. It even sounds great!”