Turbo charged I4 vs Naturally Aspirated V6

Looking at getting a newer truck, something say 2020+. I know that the mfrs are moving to newer turbocharged I4 gas engines due to emissions, power, torque and that they may outperform a NA v6. But they are more problematic from what I've been reading. Just wanted to get your thoughts on the Turbo vs NA debate. Until I can decide what type of engine I want, it's hard to choose a truck. I am looking at the Colorado/Ranger/Frontier/Tacoma segment as I don't think Toyota holds as much of an edge in reliability over the others as they did in the past. I think the older Colorado has a Diesel option also. Never owned a diesel. Ford has been making Turbochargers for years and may have the most reliable Turbo-I4 engines. Tacoma is known for good engines, but I'm not sure how reliable their new Gen 4 engine is. and of course the Frontier still sports their 20+ year old platform with a slightly updated 3.8L NA over their former 4.0L NA. The newer Ranger has had very little complaints on https://www.carcomplaints.com/ . GM still has electrical issues as they have for decades now. Frontier is still somewhat dated even after the upgrades to their 3rd Gen (D41) truck. Tacoma is,,, well Tacoma; nuff said.

Thoughts?

 

Turbo engines can be made to be reliable, we have the ability but it's all the other nonsense they are adding to engines, the fact so many engine and cooling system parts are made out of plastic instead of metal, and low tension piston rings being used that get stuck and cause oil consumption.

As a tech I'm personally not impressed by much of anything that's currently on the market regardless of who makes it, everything is made out of the cheapest materials possible yet costs a fortune and is more difficult & super expensive and/or just not made to repair. It just seems like it's a race to the bottom for everyone fueled by emissions regs, materials costs, cost cutting, and all of the unnecessary electronic tech that is being integrated into everything.

As for diesels with all the emissions crap they have strapped to them now unless you really need one for towing IMO the repair and maintenance costs for one outweigh the fuel economy benefit of one.

 

Depends on the engine. Manufacturers make good engines. Manufacturers make bad engines. Regardless of what architecture.

Real world results speak to reliability.
VAG 1.8T and 1.9L TDI ALH, pretty reliable
later 2.0T CAEB, not reliable