modern muscle
OK don't laugh;
I have a 2014 Chevy Orlando/front wheel drive, Compact Utility Vehicle, with a Normally-Aspirated, 11/1 Scr, 2.5liter, DOHC 4cylinder, VVT, Direct-Injected, rated at 167hp@6700.
She's not much to look at, but with the 6 speed, it scoots just fine. The VVT doesn't come on until 4500, and I rarely even need to access that power; only the occasional hiway passing maneuver.
No it doesn't go zero to 60 in 5 seconds, but-um, I'm 71 now and if it did, I might mess my pants.
The automatic is programmed spot on, and in the 4 years that we've had it, I have nothing but good things to say about it, and the great convertor.
For those that have never seen one; here it is