The Best 4-Cylinder Cars You Can Buy in 2023

Today's 4-cylinder cars offer a better combination of performance and efficiency than ever before. Although the engines themselves continue to get smaller in displacement, they're able to make more than enough power—all while being easier on the environment and wallet than larger-displacement engines. These days the turbocharged inline 4-cylinder forms the backbone of engines commonly found under the hoods of 4-cylinder cars, normally in displacements ranging between 1.5 and 2.5 liters. We've selected the best 4-cylinder cars available for 2023 using our MotorTrend Ultimate Rankings to showcase just how far this nominally humble engine layout can take you.