Why the V6 Engines Will Outlive Us All (Even in an EV World)

Look, we need to talk about the V6 engines. Everyone keeps ignoring them like that reliable friend who never causes drama. Meanwhile, they are quietly powering half the cars you actually want to drive.

The Engine That Just Won’t Quit

Here’s what cracks me up about car journalists. Every few years, someone writes “The Death of the V6” like it’s breaking news. Then, six months later, another automaker drops a twin-turbo V6 that embarrasses last year’s V8s.

The V6 engines keep showing up at the party uninvited and stealing the show. Ford’s EcoBoost makes truck guys forget about displacement. Nissan’s VR30 has Z owners grinning like idiots. Even Maserati threw Formula 1 tech into their V6 because why not? But sure, tell me again how it’s dying.

The Boring and the Beast

Remember the 90s? V6 engines were not considered something exciting. Too weak for fun, too thirsty for savings. Basically, a punishment for people who couldn’t afford the V8. Those days are dead and buried. Today’s V6 engines are straight-up overachievers. They’re lighter than V8s but make similar power. 

More reliable than 4-cylinders but way more fun. It’s as if someone has finally cracked the code. Take any modern twin-turbo V6 for a spin. That thing will pin you to your seat while sipping fuel like a responsible adult. Magic? Nah, just sound engineering finally catching up.

Why Dubai Gets It Right

You know what’s funny? Everyone here already figured this out while the rest of the world was still debating. Drive around Dubai and you’ll see V6 engines everywhere. Patrols hauling families and weekend camping gear. Camaros that sound way better than they should. 

Even the taxi drivers know their V6 Camrys will outlast cockroaches. The heat here would murder a delicate 4-cylinder turbo. A big V8 would bankrupt you at the pump. But a V6? It just works. Handles 50-degree summers, loves long highway runs, and doesn’t complain when you forget to change the oil for slightly longer than recommended.

Plus, try finding V6 parts anywhere in the region. Easy. Try finding EV charging stations outside the city? Good luck with that adventure.

Electric Cars Are Cool, But…

Don’t get me wrong, electric cars are impressive. Silent acceleration, instant torque, fancy tech everywhere. Very cool, and expensive. However, it is also very limiting when you want to drive anywhere that isn’t downtown.

Here’s the thing about EVs nobody talks about. They’re heavy as hell, which kills handling. They’re quiet as libraries, which kills excitement. And good luck modifying one without voiding seventeen different warranties.

A V6 doesn’t care about any of that nonsense. Want more power? Tune it. Want better sound? Change the exhaust. Want to drive to Oman and back? Fill up the tank and go.

Sometimes the old school is the best school.

It Actually Has a Soul

This might sound weird, but V6 engines have personality. You can hear them working. Feel them breathing. They respond to your right foot like they’re listening. Modern cars strive so hard to be perfect that they often forget to be interesting.

 Everything is managed by computers, filtered through software, and sanitised for your protection. A good V6 still feels raw and honest. You hear the turbos whistle under boost. Feel the engine vibrate through the chassis. Smell the exhaust on startup. It’s a mechanical theatre in an increasingly digital world.

Call us old school, but some experiences shouldn’t be optimised away.

The Smart Long-Term Play

Want to know a secret? The V6 will outlast every automotive trend because it’s just practical. It’s not trying to save the world like EVs, not trying to impress anyone like V8s. It just does the job better than most alternatives.

Automakers know this. They continue to develop new V6 engines because customers continue to buy them, including hybrid versions, twin-turbo setups, and exotic materials. The engineering keeps getting better while the basic recipe stays proven.

That’s not an accident. That’s smart business, recognising what actually works.

Conclusion

Here’s what nobody wants to admit. The V6 engine is automotive comfort food. Not flashy, not trendy, but satisfying in ways that matter long-term. It’ll start every morning, handle whatever you throw at it, and still be running when you’re ready to trade up. No drama, no surprises, no software updates required.

The future belongs to whatever technology can deliver that same reliability with better efficiency. Until then, the V6 isn’t going anywhere. And honestly? That’s perfectly fine with us. Thanks for reading till the end. Let us know what you think in the comments below. Keep following the Arabwheels Blog for more content like this.