V6 engine

Compact six-cylinder motor

A V6 engine is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders arranged in two banks of three, forming a V shape when viewed from the front.

The configuration offers a balance between the compact size of a four-cylinder and the power of a V8, making it common in mid-size cars, trucks, and SUVs: The base model comes with a V6 engine.

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