Overview & Reviews

For 2006, Pontiac unveils the Torrent, a crossover SUV based on the Chevrolet Equinox platform.

• Long wheelbase affords plenty of interior room, fore/aft-adjustable rear seats, high crash test scores, available side curtain airbags.

• Limited choice in drivetrains, confusing stereo control layout, slow steering response.

User Reviews:

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  I love my TORRENT! - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By jkmint18 - October 10 - 2:36 am

  I purchased this vehicle from a family friend who runs the hummer dealership, he said even though Pontiac is out of bus, their cars are still reliable. relatively low miles when purchased, and ive had no problems with this vehicle. Just turned 18, my first car, paying for it myself. want to eventually buy a torrent GXP and bump up to a 263 hp engine. I LOVE MY TORRENT.

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  My Baby - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Ife Torrence - September 20 - 2:36 pm

  I just bought the torrent about a month ago, from owning a two door cavalier. it drives really smooth, the price is right, and has plenty of room in the back for riders. The leather gives it that luxury feel without the luxury price. i love the heated seats, xm radio, and steering wheel audio controls. One of my favorite aspects of the vehicle is that it feels big inside, but is modest on the outside, it isnt too big, like an escalade or too small like a RAV4, its perfect.

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  Favorite Purchase of 2005 - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By hmiley - September 16 - 10:30 am

  I love, love, love the Torrent. It is comfortable enough for long rides and roomy enough for a back seat full of grown adults. I am looking forward to using the sunroof and listening the the pioneer radio very loud!

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  Love It - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By QOTW - August 26 - 11:53 am

  Love the Torrent, I went from an Olds Bravada 03 luxury SUV to this and have not missed a moment of the other. Drove my dads Z71 over the wkd. and couldnt wait to get my SUV back b/c its quieter and handles the bumps better. Overall the perfect SUV for a growing family with lots of room! Has pep in its step.

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  Cheap = Expensive - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Dave - July 29 - 11:53 am

  Last winter the heater blend door and actuator broke. $1300- the entire dash has to be removed to fix a $60 part. Leather seat has split. Front right wheel bearing needs replacing.

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  Good at the Start/Getting noisy now - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Bill - July 21 - 6:53 pm

  Ive had the car for about 6 months. I loved it at first, put 3000 miles on it in two weeks on a trip to florida. The car was tight at first, but is turning into a rattletrap. I have 10,000 miles on it and cannot get rid of the noises despite numerous trips to the dealer.

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  2006 Pontiac Torrent - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Tim Stout - July 8 - 2:16 pm

  I have had a Torrent for the past 11 months. After driving a Montana Mini van for five years, I found the interior room of the Torrent much smaller, with the floor gear shift lever taking up too much room, especially for the right front passenger. There is not enough leg room for stretching out, even with either front seat all the way back. The exterior gives the impression of a "big" SUV, but the interior does not. The motor is sufficient, but lacks the get up I was use to in the Montana. So far it has been a reliable vehicle, and should remain that way for years to come. It has a comfortable but noisy ride, mostly from the tires. The AWD is great in snow when driven with care.

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  My Sporty SUV - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Mrs Ponyac - June 25 - 1:53 pm

  Weve owned many Pontiacs over the years and this one stacks up as another winner for us. I like the feeling of sitting higher up being a shorter person. The interior is roomy with a quiet ride even with the 17" optional wheels. The only thing I would change is the steering. It takes more turns of the wheel to pull into a parking spot, yet on the road it feels fine. The Chevy version is ok but if you want people to notice what youre driving, this sporty Pontiac is the way to go!

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  Love the features of this car - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Becki - June 7 - 8:00 am

  I fell in love with this car when I first saw it. It had so many great features on the interior (heated seats, dark fabric, easy wheel mounted controls, temp. display etc...). I drove the car off the lot, and 7 days later the check if engine light was on. After numerous "smaller repairs" I noticed a rattling sound and brought it in...the engine needed to be taken out to replace a loose cap inside of it ($3,500) luckily it was covered by warranty. I absolutely love this car, but it is so unreliable I am trading it in after 6 months. Now I am also out the $700 I paid for snow tires because of the extended rim size uncommon to other vehicles.

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  2006 AWD Torrent - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By queens - May 31 - 5:46 am

  I saw an ad for the Torrent and just loved the look. I was hesitant about buying one because I never saw one on the road. Its my first experience with an SUV and I love driving it. I got it fully loaded with the safe, sun and sound packages. The seats are very comfortable and the back seat is roomy and seats fold for more storage. I love the six disc cd changer and the sun roof