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It appeared the era of the dynasty had died last year when Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.'s VQ V-6 failed to win a spot on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for the first time in 15 years. The streak had ended.
But the same year, a revised version of Audi AG's 2.0L TFSI turbocharged direct-injection 4-cyl. had been refreshed for the all-new A4 Avant S-line, as well as a slew of other Audi- and Volkswagen-brand luxury and family vehicles.
This wonderfully balanced and fuel-efficient I-4 was beginning one dynasty as another ended: It won its fourth consecutive 10 Best Engines award last year and its fifth this year,...