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 Love My Torrent - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By kim - March 4 - 2:00 am

  At first, I was not looking to buy another vehicle. One of my best friends sell cars and I went to see her and I saw the Torrent on the showroom floor. Originally, I was looking at the Envoy but I felt it was a little big. The Torrent really caught my eye and I fell in love with it when I saw it. I knew I had to drive it off the lot and thats just what I did. I took the one off the showroom floor. It rides very good and easy to see over the wheel. The sound system is great.

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  Torrent - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By w31kn1 - February 26 - 1:30 pm

  I fell in love with the Torrent the moment I saw it. I found it to be fun to drive and comfortable. While to took so getting use to with the window controls and such, the vehicle was an excellent choice on my part. Power and transmition were no problems.

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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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  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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  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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  Good blend of style and function - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By mike - June 18 - 6:46 am

  The Torrent was appealing to us for its superb styling, as well as capable functionality. The much-maligned 3.4L V6 is plenty powerful for normal drivers, while fuel economy for us is commonly BETTER than the EPA sticker estimates. Handling is decent, and I have no complaints about the feel of the electric-assist steering. The interior is beautifully styled, but it could use some tightening up in some places to make it top notch. Overall, we could hardly be any happier with our Torrent.

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  Pontiac Excitement - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Dick - May 22 - 9:56 am

  Rides and handles very well with the stiffer, sport-tuned suspension. Spacious enough to be very comfortable for 5 adults and more than adequate storage. Plenty of pep under any condition to which Ive exposed it. AWD performs admirably. Style-wise, its been mistaken for a BMW. Great buy for the buck.

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  Excellent Vehicle, Price and Durability - 2006 Pontiac Torrent
  By Moe - May 7 - 10:33 pm

  Ive owned this vehicle for nearly 4 years. The interior is spaceous, providing plenty of room for passengers in both the front and back seats. Never had any problems with engine, transmission or brakes. I maintain my vehicle every 3,000 miles and rotate tires per 6,000 miles. Replaced tires at 53,000. Only wish I had insisted on a sunroof and leather interior. No complaints!