Downsizing Without CompromiseFour-cylinder engines have long been seen as inferior to powerplants with more cylinders, such as inline-sixes and V8s. But as the industry places greater emphasis on emissions, automakers are being forced to downsize and instead refine their four-cylinder engines. Mercedes, for example, has even bet on a 2.0-liter turbocharged plug-in hybrid inline-four for its high-performance C63. Jeep has also entered this space with the introduction of the 2.0-liter Hurricane 4 last year, which promises improved efficiency while delivering more power.Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained recently took a deep dive into Jeep’s new power unit, even calling it “one of the most technically advanced four-cylinder engines ever,” especially for a mass-market brand. The engine debuted in the 2026 Grand Cherokee and is expected to expand across t …
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Author: Rex Sanchez
