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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  Solid Comfort - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Stewart Williams - November 21 - 11:23 am

  It drives easily and offers a very comfortable ride. I especially enjoy driving it on long trips. It seems to ride most comfortably when its fully loaded with cargo and passengers. Its V6 gives me plenty of power to ease onto Interstate highways and it climbs over the mountains of Western Maryland with ease. The 5 speed transmission is the smoothest shifting one Ive ever experienced. I would rate the Torrent as a very good vehicle, but Pontiac would do better by not using so much cheap plastic around the dash area. Also, the front seat cup holder and emergency break placement are very poorly designed.

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  raynez - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By raynez - April 22 - 3:33 am

  I am 80-yr.old. Ease of entry, head room, cargo space, are just what I needed. The dashboard is easy to read day or night. My family members are all over 6, and they fit well in the front and back seats.

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  A Great SUV - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Patch - December 15 - 3:56 am

  This is a great SUV. Its got a lot of interior room for the smaller size. The sound system is nice, but could have more reliable speakers (already broke one). It is not powerful enough to tow more then a little trailer to the dump. The 17" wheels are really nice. Great SUV.

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  back to general motors - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Tim - November 22 - 11:30 pm

  First of all, GM is priced much better than most companies with HQs overseas. You can dicker with the price for the same quality much more than with Honda or Toyota or Mercedes, etc. Secondly, the build quality is at least equal now---just look for yourselves. My buddy works for Cadillac---he knows its true and now I do too. My Pontiac is trim and big and powerful enough to serve my needs-- -it feels good and with black leather the interior has the right stuff. FULLY equiped the price was thousands less than 4 runner or Highlander or Honda.

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  Love That Torrent - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Mia - November 11 - 9:36 pm

  This is my first SUV. So far so good. I love the room in this vehicle. I love the console and that everything is controlled from the center even the windows. Gas Mileage is great. It costs no more to drive than the car I had. I am getting a lot of compliments. "Nice!"

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  Great SUV for the Price - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Bill H - August 16 - 4:43 am

  Excellent value. Great style. Just drove 3900 miles with the family to Yellowstone / Tetons. Very comfortable ride with plenty of room, quiet ride. Leather/Heated seats are great in cold weather. This is the first new Pontiac Ive ever purchased. Very satisfied.

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  Spacious, Comfortable, Fun to Drive, Good Value - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By aldwis25 - June 28 - 8:23 am

  Bought used at 5K mi., has +97K mi. now. Overall reliable, comfortable, smooth ride, fun to drive. Get about 17 city/24 hwy mpg. Pros: Very spacious front/rear seating and cargo space; comfortable; reliable; smooth ride for low-price basic crossover class (broad wheel base). Cons: Replaced heating/A/C actuator motor at 53K (+$900 repair) but was GM recall later - contacted dealer, reimbursed same day; replaced wheel bearings at 75K; replaced bolts on exhaust at 86K (apparently common problem on Torrent and Equinox - made exhaust loud - easy $20 fix); slow pick-up at acceleration; odd window controls placement (all in front seat center console).

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  Hows your X5 - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By John and Jenn - June 20 - 12:40 am

  We have 1200 miles on the Torrent and dont have any complaints. This is a good looking vehicle and have received many compliments. Alot of people think its an X5 or a Lexus. This is huge considering the price difference, twenty grand. Aside from looking good the ride of the Torrent is excellent. If you want a truck buy an X-Terra. This is a SUV to help get the kids to school in a snow storm not to climb Mt.Overacheiver. The back seat is huge and can can accomadate any trip to the home improvement store. I was in a huge thunderstorm last night aside eighteen wheelers and the Torrent was solid and handled the dangeourous situation like a champ. 20 miles per gallon going 65-70 with 87oct.

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  Great SUV - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Austin - May 29 - 7:33 pm

  A very efficient SUV at an affordable price makes this a great buy. With the Sun and Sound Package this SUV becomes very trendy for younger buyers such as myself. Will be a great commodity for traveling.

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  Fun vehicle - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By CLYDE - May 22 - 12:10 pm

  This is a really fun suv to drive. I traded in a new hhr because i liked the torrent so much better. Smooth ride. Easy on gas. Love it !!