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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  LAST CHOICE WAS MY 1ST CHOICE! - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By SUNSHINE - June 18 - 2:20 am

  I researched & drove so many different auto & in the end, I bought the 06 Torrent!I had originally put it on the top of my list; but dismissed it prior to seeing one. After looking at so many vehicles, it was the Torrent that made me excited when I saw it & drove it! Mine is silver with black heated leather; sun/moonroof, 6cd changer; and many other features that I love.The 06 Torrent rose to the top of my list above the 100s of autos that I had saw.Ive owned it for 2 mths & love it! I get 20mpg city driving. Its comfy; easy access to everything; so far so good! I did buy an extended warrantee for piece of mind.

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  Good Value! I have loved my Torrent! - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Stacedog - June 14 - 1:40 pm

  My Torrent has treated me well! Although, I must say I only drive about 10,000 miles a year. I bought it March 2006 and just had to get new tires about a month ago. I have not had any problems with mine at all up until this week. My check engine light came on? I have not gotten it checked out yet but I really dont think it could be much of anything since I have so few miles. Besides that, I LOVE driving it and really has been a good car, especially for what I paid for it!

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  Sporty/Fun SUV - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Angie - May 21 - 9:23 pm

  I fell in love with the Equinox, UNTIL I drove the Torrent. We traded in the mini-van and I could not be happier. It has plenty of room in the back seat for the kids and the interior is great. I am loving this car. Its fun to drive and it looks sporty and fresh. Great vehicle!

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  So Much Fun - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Laura - April 12 - 8:53 am

  I love my Torrent. I have had it for over a year now. With its sporty look and get up and go, it is so much fun to drive. My major reason for buying this vehicle was for its looks and the price for all the features you get.

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  Overall Great SUV - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By wax - April 9 - 4:33 am

  Get a lot of comments about how good the Torrent looks with the 17" allows. A very versatile, roomy SUV. Great pickup and smooth transmission. Interior materials are somewhat cheap. Very few reliability issues so far, at the 43,000 mile mark. The center arm rest design is a disaster. Would buy it again.

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  Miles Per Tank - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By David - March 21 - 4:33 pm

  The Miles per tank on our 2006 torrent are not good. With only a 16.6 gallon tank at 19 mpg we are only getting about 300 miles per tank. The needle drops fast and before we know it another stop for fuel. The 2007 has a 20 gallon tank!

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  One Year Review - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By rayban64 - March 8 - 1:23 pm

  We lived in AZ, were moving to VA and needed something for the winter months that could also move a lot of stuff cross-country. The tires are specially made and when we got a flat in Santa Cruze, NM we were stranded for a few days until a new tire came in. It handles well in the snow but the wiper blades are in a well that easily fill with snow and ice requiring you to get out and clean it on dangerous roads. The materials for the interior are very cheap. The turning radius is horrible. Gas mileage is not what they claim. Overall value though is very good and we enjoy it. The clamps on the rack do not hold at all.

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  My new Torrent! - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Jim Knox - February 17 - 2:33 pm

  After a great ownership experience with a Saturn Vue (which my son now has), the torrent has much more torque, great five speed tranny, leather, luxury features like heated seats, XM radio, six disc cd, and its bigger for more cargo too. The ride is more controlled, quieter and less stressful on the highway - well worth the extra cost. The fit and finish are exemplary, just cant imagine what the buyers of German and Japanese fail too see in this fine GM product (Im a former foreign car only owner). GMs got it now, just hope its not too late for the General.

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  Rides like a SUV - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Ed Derendinger - February 17 - 10:06 am

  I had my Torrent for 3 months and enjoy the room, but for people looking for a SUV/car I dont recommend. Looks and drives like a SUV.

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  Worst SUV, lots of REPAIRS - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By rocky - January 30 - 2:23 am

  We purchased this vehicle because we wanted a SUV that had better gas mileage than our Envoy. But wish we had just purchased another Envoy!! Have had car in shop numerous times, check engine light repeatly comes on, had front wheel bearings replaced. Now the drivers side heated seat BURNED UP, it even melted my husbands belt!!! I think they(Pontiac) should think about the issue!! Would not buy another TORRENT.