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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  Love this car! - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By reviewer - December 18 - 8:54 pm

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  Awesome! For two weeks. - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By MAD - November 22 - 9:03 pm

  I was so excited when I bought this car, for the first month. Then things started happening: A bracket snapped that held something for the emissions system, another emissions problem, two warped rotors, radio on the fritz, heated seat cushion replaced, coolant sludged up, etc. Each of these was a separate trip to the shop, the Enterprise rent-a-car guy knew me by name. All within the first couple months of owning this thing (except for the rotors, that was at 17,000 miles, still ridiculous). The car is nice looking, functional for all my outdoor needs, lots of features, but overall I cant believe how many issues Ive had with it. Worst reliability Ive ever had in a vehicle.

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  275k and still runs well - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Creighton Barker - October 18 - 6:11 pm

  It is great in snow, gets 23mpg always, AWD, roomy, love the rear hatch. Yes I replaced one wheel bearing, did the head gaskets, and now adrive train bearing. But its on its third lifetime in Midwest Winters and hot summer. We got it with 74k 10 yrs ago. On our third set of tires, we buy Cooper. If I can find another with only 100 k on it, Ill buy it for later on. Love the manuverability.

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  Its OK - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Jocelyn - September 1 - 7:13 pm

  So I had a Honda Civic and was forced to get rid of it for an SUV, not happy to begin with. Now I have 45K and my windshield has a 3+ crack that started from the right lower seal! Nothing hit my car. Now its in my face. My rotors thump and my car wont crank over sometimes. I live in a snowy area and have driven it in the snow but never ever saw the AWD light kick on. It used to shift rough but now its OK. I guess it was just because it was new. Its OK though, not happy with it but love the sunroof and definitely the stereo and sound system

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  Former auto Europhile - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By dhalbach - November 13 - 10:50 pm

  Have had the AWD with all the goodies for 850 miles now and am pleased. The AWD has performed well in the little snow and slush weve had. Nice power, ride and handling for such a vehicle. Good looking inside and out. Hauls long pieces of lumber well. Ive owned 5 BMWs and largely avoided US vehicles until I got a GMC Canyon to go 4x4ing. Had a good experience with that, so when I discovered that crew cabs dont fit into the 80 year old garage in the house I just got decided to give GM another chance and on paper the Torrent fit my needs better than anything else. Have been turned off by the recent quality problems with Euro cars. So far so good, and, my teenage daugter likes it too!

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  Not bad, not bad at all. - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Uncle - September 19 - 11:46 pm

  I must have a good one. In 4 years I havent had any major issues. The one thing I didnt like was the standard equipment tires wore out very quickly. I was lucky to get 15,000 miles out of them. Other than that, its been a good vehicle.

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  Excellent crashing! - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By blackjack - August 22 - 11:36 am

  I missed a stop sign, hopped over some water,went downward to the landing of a grass field, hit some little trees and still was able to drive it home. I never crashed before by the landing was like a Cushion. I love my Torrent!

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  Its been pricey - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By jva - May 27 - 4:53 pm

  While I enjoy driving this vehicle, its look and comfortable interior, it has been very pricey to maintain this lease. First two wheel bearings changed were covered under the lease at 20,000 kms. Remaining 4 on all tires were not. Have just begun to hear that familiar humming once again that signals another $350 out of my pocket. The alternator went at 72,000 km for the cost of $1,000, tires were replaced around the same time, along with rotors and brakes. This spring, the paint began chipping on the drivers side and back and so the whole vehicle will need a paint job.

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  A Torrent of Engine Problems - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Krafty Aunt - September 19 - 10:00 pm

  SUV was under 4mos old, less than 5,000 miles and started leaking!! Dealership determined it was a porous, defective engine block!! New engine installed, but this is not what I expect from a Pontiac. Nor does it give me confidence on continued driving. My previous Grand Prix GTP hit 156,000 miles without a hitch... will I get this from the Torrent?

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  2006 Pontiac Torrent - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Tom - July 9 - 8:26 pm

  One minor problem requiring return to dealership. Fuel economy not quite up to projected EPA ratings. Quiet, smooth ride & good interior room. Should have rear disc brakes.