Overview & Reviews

A new GXP trim level debuts this year; this performance model comes with a 264-horsepower 3.6-liter V6, six-speed automatic transmission and sport-tuned steering and suspension components. Other changes this year include minor equipment adjustments and a retuned suspension for regular Torrents that Pontiac says provides better ride and handling characteristics than before.

• Flexible interior design, high crash test scores, powerful V6 engine in GXP trim.

User Reviews:

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  Locked up steering and ignition - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  By dgulrey - March 24 - 8:36 am

  This car has locked up 8 times on us since we bought it in April 2008 I have been told thats the way there designed and thats normal for torrents.

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  Great choice - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  By Rob R - October 22 - 7:16 pm

  I had the Equinox LS for the past four years and had no real complaints. I know Ive only owned the Torrent for a few weeks and its new, however the ride, handling, and style is superior over the Equinox. I would have gone for the new Vue however the cost to lease is unreal. I agree 100% with a lot of the other writers on the quirks based on my experience with the Equinox, but the Torrent is such a better upgrade.

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  Would recommend - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  By Persy - June 27 - 1:43 pm

  Bought in Pittsburgh in Feb 2008. Has handled very well in snow and rain! Doesnt have a lot of horsepower - but, that keeps the MPG lower. Some of the inside features are breaking (mirror covers). But, overall a very reliable car, and I drive a LOT.

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  Good Solid Ride (Whip) - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  By Michigan Driver - August 9 - 5:52 pm

  I bought my Torrent used with around 90,000 miles. After a few months I started to have engine power problems transmission problems, losing power, running rough. I also had problems with the stabilitrac and antilock brakes. I went to the dealership and they had no answers or ideas on what the problem was. I did some research and a domino effect of thing were improved by a new egr valve as well as plugs and wires. I did all repairs myself to save hundreds. All the problems went away and Ive put 10s of thousands of miles on it with no more issues.