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 enjoy my ride - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Keith - January 21 - 4:06 am

  Back cargo on the torrent we test drove had cargo cover/table. Very nice feature. The Torrent we drove off the lot in did not have the same feature. Sad.

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  2006 Pontiac Torrent - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Greg - January 3 - 9:40 pm

  Overall, the vehicle is a fun SUV to drive. It has just enough power on both the highway and in the city to make short & long trips fun & enjoyable. The vehicle is reliable in most situations and I like the roominess in the interior. The stereo and sound system is nice. As for the AC, it is about useless in the Las Vegas heat. Many a times, I simply opened up the windows to cool off rather than tax the AC system. Passengers in the rear seats cooked. There is plenty of leg and head room. I have found that the vehicle does not have the much of a turning radius and it has many blind spots; like when backing up or parking. The rear lighting at night from the backup lights is minimal at best

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  2006 AWD AC problems & car quits running - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Alice - January 2 - 12:00 am

  I have a 2006 AWD Pontiac Torrant SUV. I purchased the Torrant in 2006 with 11000 miles on it. It was a loaner car. Love the Torrant when its not in the shop. I have only had two problems with it. Right from the start the AC would quit working I live in the south so AC is a must. Had the Torrant to my dealer several times & another and they couldnt find anything wrong. Finally after they replaced parts and worked on several things they thought it was fixed. Well its still not from time to time. Now Torrant is in the shop again. The suv just quits while I am driving. My dealership is great & really trying to repair. Defective code B2105 com lost with ECM BCM to PCM still problem.

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  back to GM - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By dnance64 - January 1 - 8:26 am

  Just traded in 2000 MB ML320. Liked styling, financing and colors/options. A little noisy on the some back roads and my boys wish for a center arm rest in back seat. Still breaking-in so performance and mpgs still not really tested. Looking forward to lower maint. and fuel prices, and more self maint. This is my 1st GM in over six years and Im happy so far.

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  Wheel Bearings Again? - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Dave - November 24 - 1:46 am

  Bought the torrent because its American made. Have all my 26 years of driving. But this torrent has been fixed 5 times for all of the wheel bearings. Ignition cylinder as well. Bought brand new tires at 55k, had loud vibrating sound coming from front and back, thought it was the bad tires. Not. The rear wheel bearings are once again going bad! Gm builds a quality product, but they need to concentrate on their brakes. This gm vehicle is really getting me down. Good thing I purchased a 100k warranty!

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  Good Vehicle - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Steven & Stacy - October 4 - 7:30 pm

  We just purchased our Torrent and so far we love almost everything about it. I have lower back problems so the front seats arent 100% comfortable for me. (We didnt get power seats, but that would solve my problem.) We had a Vibe before and after the baby, too small. This is perfect, not too big.

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  First time SUV Crossover owner - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By cacique40 - September 29 - 7:20 pm

  This is my first SUV crossover that I have owned and I am very pleased with the performase of this vehicle. It has plenty cargo pace (for my familys needs), and the rear passenger area is big and confortable too (according to my wife). I like the way it handles and the fast acceleration it provides (I am no F1 driver, mind you). My previous car was a 1999 Grand Am, and I loved it until the day I sold it. I am looking forward to own this one for at least 10 years!

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  Started great but ended badly! - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By timmy78 - September 2 - 6:50 am

  I bought my 2006 Pontiac Torrent in 2009 with only 22k miles on it. The first year and a half, the vehicle was the best that Id owned. Drove from Memphis, TN to Gatlingburg in the snow, Hattisburg, MS, Meridian, MS, Jonesboro, AR, and Little Rock, AR with no problems. But during my trip to Little Rock, it seemed like I was having trans problems. When I took it to the trans shop, they said it was a speed sensor. Needless to say, the speed sensor kept messing up. I had it replaced 4 times before getting rid of the vehicle. Now, my ex-fiancees aunt has replaced the trans but the problems persists. And the paint is peeling.

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  As good as Honda Pilot or Rav4 - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Jay - August 28 - 6:23 pm

  Very nice fit and finish and exceptional features for money. Handles freeway and in-town driving very well smooths out the bumps in Southern California freeways. Comfortable seats (couldnt believe they were in a GM product), very good ergonomics and a loud sound system to boot. Bravo GM, you have a repeat customer in me and won my wife away from buying another Toyota.

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  Love it--had problems - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By shana - August 28 - 1:50 pm

  I love my car. Looks good-sporty-but I have named her Christine. A lot of little problems from sensors that would not allow me to put gas in my car (really!) to a freaked out blower motor that would not turn off. (twice) This summer vacationing at the beach, I was caught in a torrential rainstorm. Noticed a horrible wet smell the next couple of days. Yesterday took Christine to get her washed and water came through the dome lights. From the gearshift. And into the floorboard. Warranty gone! What do I do other than be thankful for the drought in my state.