A lot of press is given to high-horsepower engine outputs, but high torque outputs play a more important role in defining engine, and therefore vehicle, performance. High torque is crucial in circumstances demanding quick acceleration, heavy towing, or navigating challenging terrain.
Torque is the force that helps propel a vehicle from a standstill and sustain power through varied driving conditions. In hybrid vehicles, higher torque helps overcome smaller engine displacements by adding an electric boost to engine output. Or, it helps powerful engines put out even more torque.
In American-made hybrids, high-torque outputs are often found in trucks and SUVs, where drivers rely on both power and efficiency. However, it is also a prime motivator for performance cars and luxury vehicles, whose buyers are willing to spend a little more for the added oomph.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources. We have also included a few mild hybrids in this list to cover all bases. We looked at all the available American hybrid vehicles available in 2024, came up with a definitive list of high-torque achievers, and presented them in descending order from least torque-ful to the most.
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The 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid arrives with a more efficient powertrain while maintaining the rugged capability the brand is known for.
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2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid
Maximum Combined Torque: 155 pound-feet
Ford
The Ford Maverick was launched in 2022, borrowing an old sport coupe name. The hybrid powertrain was the original standard, but for 2024, it became the option up from a 2.0-liter Ecoboost engine. The compact crew-cab pickup is aimed at suburban dwellers who may like the pickup bodystyle but not the common full size.
Performance Specifications
Powertrain
2.5-liter inline-four + 1 motor
Transmission
Continuously-variable
Power
191 hp
Torque
155 lb-ft
Driveline
Front-wheel drive
Range
511 miles
Efficiency City
42 mpg
Efficiency Highway
33 mpg
Efficiency Combined
37 mpg
Starting Price
$25,670-$34,240
The 2024 Maverick Hybrid still uses the Atkinson-cycle hybrid system shared by Toyota for the original Escape Hybrid compact SUV. The same hybrid powertrain is used on the 2024 Escape Hybrid. The Maverick Hybrid comes in front-wheel drive only, which may be sufficient for most around-town errand-running.
Pros
Excellent fuel economy
Versatile and easy to maneuver
Affordable price point
Cons
Low power outputs
Limited towing
Lack of AWD
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2025 Jeep Compass
Maximum Combined Torque: 221 pound-feet
Stellantis
The Jeep Compass is a compact SUV that offers a blend of rugged style and enhanced efficiency. Originally launched in 2007 as two separate models (Compass and Patriot, with the latter being the more conservative of the duo), Compass became popular for its Jeep-worthy off-road prowess, and eventually absorbed Patriot in 2017.
Performance Specifications
Powertrain
2.0-liter turbo inline-four with stop/start
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Power
200 hp
Torque
221 lb-ft
Driveline
Four-wheel drive
Range
364 miles
Efficiency City
24 mpg
Efficiency Highway
32 mpg
Efficiency Combined
27 mpg
Starting Price
$25,900-$32,990
There is a smaller 1.3-liter FWD Jeep Compass eHybrid in Europe, but America gets a plug-in hybrid and a stop/start system on the 2.0-liter turbo “four.” The first step toward a mild-hybrid system, ESS shuts down the engine during idle to save fuel, immediately starting up when the brake is released, but it reportedly gets intrusive during stop and go traffic.
Pros
Compact size
Efficient mild-hybrid engine
Modern tech appeal
Cons
ESS a bit intrusive
Limited cargo space
Lower power limits off-road performance potential
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2024 Jeep Gladiator
Maximum Combined Torque: 260 pound-feet
Jeep
Launched in 2019 as the first Jeep pickup in decades, the Jeep Gladiator combined Jeep’s legendary off-road prowess with the versatility of a pickup. Unlike the small pickups from other manufacturers, Gladiator was designed for adventure with removable doors and a roof to create an open-air experience.
Performance Specifications
Powertrain
3.6-liter V-6 with stop/start
Transmission
6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic
Power
285 hp
Torque
260 lb-ft
Driveline
Four-wheel drive
Range
418 miles
Efficiency City
17 mpg
Efficiency Highway
22 mpg
Efficiency Combined
19 mpg
Starting Price
$37,895-$63,590
The 2024 Jeep Gladiator comes with the tried-and-true 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6, which is enhanced with Engine Start-Stop (ESS) technology to curb a bit of the fuel usage for which Jeeps are also legendary. The sad part was that it replaced the mild-hybrid eTorque system that you’ll read about next.
Pros
Strong off-road capabilities
Versatility
Classic Jeep design
Cons
ESS can feel intrusive
Fuel economy could be better
Feels bulky during handling
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Once again raising the bar for the 2024 model year, here a 10 of the best features for the highest-trim Ram 1500 Limited
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2025 Ram 1500 Pentastar eTorque
Maximum Combined Torque: 271 pound-feet
Ram
Ram Trucks are legendary for their blend of strength, comfort, and, in recent generations, innovative technology. Dodge trucks have been around as long as the Dodge brand, since 1914, and absorbed the Fargo Truck division in the late 1970s. The Ram brand spun off from Dodge in 2010, and forged a name for performance and ruggedness.
Performance Specifications
Powertrain
3.6-liter V-6 mild hybrid
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Power
305 hp
Torque
271 lb-ft
Driveline
Rear- or four-wheel drive
Range
483-598 miles
Efficiency City
19-20 mpg
Efficiency Highway
24-26 mpg
Efficiency Combined
21-23 mpg
Starting Price
$39,420-$62,190
The light duty Ram 1500 has evolved into a top competitor in the American pickup market, offering models for both work and daily driving. The 2024 Ram 1500 uses the widely acclaimed Pentastar V6 and fits it with the eTorque mild-hybrid system, which replaces the traditional alternator with a 48-volt battery-powered motor, to aid acceleration and efficiency.
Pros
eTorque enhances towing and payload
Smooth and economical for a full-sized pickup
Spacious and comfortable high-tech equipment
Cons
Limited fuel economy improvement
eTorque won’t replace V8 for heavy-duty towing
Added complexity may raise maintenance costs
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2025 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid
Maximum Combined Torque: 295 pound-feet
LINCOLN
The Lincoln Nautilus came into its own in 2019, forging its own path out of the Lincoln MKX mid-sized crossover whose name it had erased two years earlier. Nautilus took on a more classic SUV look, befitting the more conservative Lincoln design language, and moved upmarket in its elegance, comfort, and use of technology.
Performance Specifications
Powertrain
2.0-liter turbo inline-four + 1 motor
Transmission
Continuously-variable
Power
310 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Driveline
All-wheel drive
Range
600 miles
Efficiency City
30 mpg
Efficiency Highway
31 mpg
Efficiency Combined
30 mpg
Starting Price
$53,890-$77,050
Two years into a second generation, the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus features two powertrain choices, both using a 2.0-liter turbocharged “four,” with the Hybrid pairing it with an electric motor for enhanced performance, most prominent at the bottom end, where electric assist bridges the lag in boost until the turbochargers spool up.
Pros
Smooth and quiet ride
Upscale interior design
Improved acceleration and fuel economy
Cons
Hybrid power is modest compared to competitors
Limited all-electric range
Premium starting price
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2024 Ram 1500 Hemi eTorque
Maximum Combined Torque: 410 pound-feet
Ram
The Ram 1500 pickup competes in the biggest market segment in North America, and holds its own against historic rivals like the Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado, as well as impressive newcomers like the Toyota Tundra. Dodge trucks have proven reliable over the decades, blending power with comfort for a unique alternative in big pickups.
Performance Specifications
Powertrain
5.7-liter V-8 mild hybrid
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Power
395 hp
Torque
410 lb-ft
Driveline
Rear- or four-wheel drive
Range
437-520 miles
Efficiency City
17 mpg
Efficiency Highway
22-23 mpg
Efficiency Combined
19-20 mpg
Starting Price
$45,370-$67,400
Probably Ram Trucks’ most attractive feature is the Hemi V8, and on the 2024 Ram 1500, it is available with the mild hybrid eTorque system that adds a 48-volt battery to improve torque delivery and fuel efficiency. This system assists in smooth acceleration by adding low-end torque to aid in towing and heavy hauling applications.
Pros
High torque output
Upscale, tech-rich interior
Strong towing capacity
Cons
Fuel economy trails hybrid competitors
Higher buy-in
Minimal improvement in long-range efficiency
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The Jeep Wagoneer brings stiff competition to a segment where bigger and more capable is better, and it excels at these things well.
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2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Maximum Combined Torque: 521 pound-feet
Jeep
The Jeep Wagoneer is one of the company’s oldest nameplates, arising out of the 1960s, with only Cherokee eclipsing it. It was re-imagined in 1984 as Jeep’s flagship SUV, atop the Cherokee line, before becoming the Grand Wagoneer for one year. The Grand Wagoneer returned to the Jeep lineup in 2022, based on the Ram pickup platform.
Performance Specifications
Powertrain
3.0-liter inline-six with stop/start
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Power
540 hp
Torque
521 lb-ft
Driveline
All-wheel drive
Range
450 miles
Efficiency City
14 mpg
Efficiency Highway
20 mpg
Efficiency Combined
17 mpg
Starting Price
$91,945-$14,885
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer returned in 2022 as a high-end model for adventurers and family-vacationers. That model used the Hemi eTorque engine with a mild hybrid system, but was replaced a year later by the Hurricane twin-turbo “six” that delivers better power without sacrificing efficiency, thanks to its stop/start program.
Pros
Power for towing and off-roading.
ESS helps conserve fuel in city driving
Spacious and luxurious cabin
Cons
High purchase price compared to rivals.
ESS can feel abrupt during frequent stops.
Fuel economy, though improved, is not great
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2025 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid
Maximum Combined Torque: 570 pound-feet
FORD
The Ford F-Series pickups trace their origins back to the birth of the auto industry, with Henry Ford making trucks off his Model T platform 10 years after the 1907 introduction of the first mass-produced car. The Ford F-Series designation came along in 1948, and since then the pickup line has been a top seller in North America.
Performance Specifications
Powertrain
3.5-liter turbo V-6 + 1 motor
Transmission
10-speed automatic
Power
430 hp
Torque
570 lb-ft
Driveline
Rear- or all-wheel drive
Range
704 miles
Efficiency City
22 mpg
Efficiency Highway
24 mpg
Efficiency Combined
23 mpg
Starting Price
$50,275-$54,075
The 2024 Ford F-150 XLT PowerBoost uses an electric motor integrated into the 10-speed automatic transmission used to control the twin-turbo V6. The powertrain delivers robust torque without compromising fuel efficiency, making it an impressive vehicle for towing over long distances, while providing reasonable around-town economy.
Pros
Exceptional towing capacity
Smooth power delivery
Excellent acceleration
Cons
High upfront costs
ESS can be intrusive in stop-and-go driving
It’s heavy
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2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
Maximum Combined Torque: 592 pound-feet
Chevrolet
The latest generation of the Chevrolet Corvette, introduced in 2020, has gone through wholesale changes, switching to a rear-mounted mid-engine platform and introducing electrification into the lineup, as it powers the iconic coupe and convertible into a future where sustainability and efficiency has to co-exist with power and performance.
Performance Specifications
Powertrain
6.2-liter V-8 + 1 electric motor
Transmission
8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Power
655 hp
Torque
592 lb-ft
Driveline
All-wheel drive
Range
352 miles
Efficiency City
16 mpg
Efficiency Highway
24 mpg
Efficiency Combined
19 mpg
Starting Price
$106,900-$113,900
The 2024 Corvette E-Ray pairs the 6.2-liter V-8 engine with a front-mounted electric motor to create an all-wheel drive supercar. The move to electrification was facilitated by the mounting of the engine behind the cabin, and created acceleration to match the ICE model, with the added bonus of saving on fuel costs.
Pros
Impressive acceleration
All-wheel drive control
Improved fuel efficiency
Cons
Higher price point
Reduced frunk capacity
Heavier weight impacts agility
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