The engines make most of the cars and it is necessary to understand that everyone has different characterisics and it is not just a numbers game.
Legendary engines don't necessarily mean that they should have loads of power. A small fun to drive engine which returns amazing fuel economy and is reliable at the same time is what Indians are usually fond of and the cars which had such engines are usually regarded as legends in the industry. While many people only pay attention to the outright numbers that an engine makes, it is important to understand the characteristics of all different kinds of engines, their use case in different cars and the drivability in one's desired scenario.
Fiat Multijet Diesel
The Fiat Multijet Diesel might as well be the most widely used diesel engine in India. It was dubbed the "national engine of India" by enthusiasts due to its availability in so many cars. These included the Maruti Swift, Tata Bolt and Fiat Punto. It was highly fuel efficient and was cheap to run. It was at one point in every Maruti Suzuki car and started the craze for small diesel cars in India.
Honda 1.5L i-VTEC
The Honda i-VTEC engine has been iconic since its introduction in the first ever City. It was always a popular choice between enthusiasts due to its high revving nature but also was very reliable and smooth at the same time which appealed to many luxury buyers. The Honda City continues to carry forward the legacy of a 1.5L NA petrol engine and it is a hoot to drive.
Honda 2.4L i-VTEC
The Honda 2.4L i-VTEC engine was featured in the Honda Accord and Honda CRV. It was famous for its high revving nature, VTEC characteristics and high reliability. The 2.4L i-VTEC engine is also a popular engine to swap in cars like the Honda Civic and Honda Jazz.
The Hyundai 1.6L CRDi engine is still missed by many as it was downsized and replaced by the 1.5L CRDi engine. It had great power and torque figures and people got addicted to the acceleration when boost kicked in. The 1.6 CRDi was phased out after the BS6 engine emissions norms came.
Mahindra mHAWK Diesel
The Mahindra mHAWK diesel has become a legendary engine due to its presence in one of the most popular SUVs sold in India. It is featured in the Scorpio N, XUV7OO, Thar and Scorpio Classic. The engine itself is highly reliable and quite powerful and has been doing duty in various Mahindra cars since ages.
Maruti K-Series
The Maruti K-Series engine is featured in every Maruti car for sale currently. It is known for its reliability and fuel efficiency figures. It was first introduced in the Maruti Suzuki A-star and was a replacement to the old MPFI engines. The k-series is now being used in cars from the Alto to the Grand Vitara.
Tata Dicor
The Tata Dicor engine got famous with the Safari Dicor. It was way more powerful and refined from the engine that it replaced. The 2.2 Dicor also did duty in many Tata commercial cars, the Safari Storme, Tata Hexa and Xenon.
Toyota 3.0L D-4D
The Toyota 3.0 D-4D engine has proved itself internationally and was featured in the indestructible Toyota Hilux, the Toyota Fortuner and the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado as well. It was highly reliable and robust and almost considered unbreakable.ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tbXMnqqnp6ejsri%2FjZympmeRqsGwe8WemK2toprAcISMpqasrF2esLC6yJxknJmiYrKvs8innKxlmaN6qrrDophmmaKptqS4xGZoaW5gaX56f5E%3D