As you may have noticed, automakers are not only electrifying their vehicle lineups but also downsizing their engines in order to meet emissions targets and regulations. V12, V10 and even a growing number of V8 engines are dropping like flies.
Of course, engineers have a bag full of tricks to increase output and please performance enthusiasts. Here is a list of the 10 most powerful four-cylinder vehicles available in Canada in 2022 based on horsepower.
Notes:
- Only the most potent variant of a vehicle is considered.
- We included the Honda Civic Type R and Subaru WRX STI even though they’re on a hiatus. The new 2023 models will be revealed shortly.