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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  In the shop a lot! - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Joanna - December 19 - 10:33 pm

  I have taken my 2006 Torrent in to get fixed more than id like to say. The one thats bothering me the most is that during the past 23,000 miles I have had the bearings replaced 3 times... this is not normal, correct? It is in the shop right now and since it is no longer under warranty, they will not pay for the bearings to be replaced again. I am so frustrated and do not know what to do. Any advice?

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  Great S U V, for the money - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Don Dieboll - December 6 - 4:23 am

  This is a fun suv to drive, very comfortable and great handling on curves, with the awd. Like the pioneer premium 7-speaker sound system. Also like the sun roof, never have had that before on a car. Fuel economy could be better, but you cant have everything. I paid extra for the sporty running boards and they really look great and sporty with them on. Also like the radio controls on the steering wheel.

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  Great Vehicle - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Mick - November 30 - 1:33 pm

  I have driven my Torrent up to 9950 in Rocky Mountain National Park partially on ice and snow. The AWD worked great with no slips or skids! The transmission worked fine ascending and descending the steep mountain roads. It was fun motoring up and down the tight roads with a positive feel of the road in such a nicely equipped SUV.(It operates fine here on the level in town, too.) I now have 2500 miles on my Torrent with no problems.

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  Absolutely Love This Car, Thanks Edmunds - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Chip Bayko - November 2 - 10:43 pm

  This is the second car I purchased in the last 2 years following everything I learned from Edmunds. Edmunds and their information e.g consumer reviews are an invaluable aid and extremely accurate! I could not be more pleased. I love this car. I have the high end, with Leather and Moon Roof. The car is exceptionally comfortable; handles well; build quality is excellent. A pleasure to drive. Roomy, but deceivingly smaller in appearance. I have now compared it to all the major competitors in the parking lots around town; and its right up there with a 4 Runner, Pilot, Murano and Grand Jeep.

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  fun to drive, pig on gas - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Pete - October 31 - 7:43 am

  I blew a wheel bearing after 3 weeks of ownership. The blower motor bearing is also bad. I am lucky to get 12L/100km Hwy (40% worse than sticker). This is gentle hwy driving!! It is very comfortable, good visibility, lots of space. Steering is weird and turning radius is a joke. Hard to believe, but delay wipers are not adjustable. No navigation system available. Great in snow, excellent braking, decent acceleration. Dont waste your money on AWD unless you live in remote snowy areas. 99% of the time it is just extra weight and wasted gas. Nissan X-trail and Suzuki Grand Vitara feel very cheap and noisy in comparison, and the X trail wasnt much more gas efficient.

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  Winter Handling - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By irish - September 5 - 2:03 am

  I have a 2006 Pontiac Torrent and it is absolutely the worst handling car I have ever driven in the snow. The traction control light goes on but doesnt seem to help at all. Starting,stopping, and cornering are all bad. Any faster than 3 - 5 mph around a corner, and it will spin. Much worse than my S-10.

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  Vacation - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Fred Holt - August 8 - 5:16 am

  On a trip from Ala to the Grand Canyon and then on to Yellowstone Park and the Teton Mts. The Torrent was very comfortable and roomy. Fuel Economy was great approximately 25 to 27 on Hwy. Had no problems it performed perfectly.

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  Comfortable and Roomy - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Stacy - August 5 - 10:40 pm

  Ive only had my Torrent for a few weeks now but I love it. I went from a 1992 Blazer junk that served me well but what a change for me! I only saw the car once in a restaurant parking lot and said that was the car for me. Its very comfortable and roomy. It has good acceleration too but I think it doesnt have good gas mileage. Overall I recommend it.

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  Great bargain - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Dale - July 27 - 1:13 pm

  I like the vehicle. I traded in a 2004 Vibe GT. I wasnt expecting handling like the Vibe, but the Torrent rides firm, corners well, and has good performance. I get 21 mpg overall but recently took a 600 mile road trip; 5 people and luggage and got 25 mpg. I could not fit 5 in the Vibe. The steering is a little light at low speeds. Id like to see GM put their 3.9 litre in this vehicle

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  My first new car - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By DARLENE GREEN - July 6 - 1:06 pm

  I love driving my new torrent that was a gift given to me by my husband of 11yrs. I wish it had cruise control though. Cruise control should be installed including basic models. The winfdows should be tinted on the basic model as well. I am sure in the future these concerns will be addressed and changed.