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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  Great first SUV - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  By Eric Godat - May 17 - 10:00 pm

  Just read the news about Pontiac perhaps going good bye. Sad but this Pontiac Torrent is a rock solid performer and for good value. It is said GM always stops building a car when they got it right. I echo most of the comments above. This is a fun to drive vehicle and handles well for the 3.4L Minor gripes: the cupholder window control, Perhaps a luggage rack bar on top as standard. Back seat room is far superior to all other midsize SUVs. The only problem? My 20 year old daughter now "claims" it as her primary driving vehicle! But such is life when you teach children how to help pick a car( she picked it). But I have fun on my commute motorcycle

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  I love this car/crossover whatever - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  By Tim S. - February 21 - 8:00 pm

  So nice, so tight. Moves as one unit. No squeeks, no rattle, just solid build. Quiet, with a nice tech sound to the engine. Everything high technology. Seats firm and fitting. Sit high and command a view of the road. About 26 mpg on the road at 65. 55 gets you 28

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  Love the car, hate the cup holders! - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  By torrent - January 3 - 9:43 am

  Love the car. Getting in and out is great, the interior is very roomy. Hate the cup holders. I dropped my keys in the open space and it took me an hour to get them out between the seat and the open space. Wish I knew something I could get to replace the cup holders.

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  Great Choice! - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  By Al S - December 6 - 2:20 pm

  What can I say. Black on black with 17 in. Wheels and it sexy looking as well as fun to drive. I opted for the 3.4, the 3.8 must be incredible! Love the onstar! Now if they could give us better front cup holders? When you take off, the 5 speed trans is so smooth! Watch it. Youll get speeding tickets! Gave up my stow & go Chrysler Town & Country and have no regrets!

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  loved it - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  By lvetzal - November 11 - 2:10 am

  This by far was my favorite car I have owned. I too was recently in a serious collision on a busy highway and walked away without a scratch only because of the vehicle I was driving. It had tons of room handled like a dream and gas wasnt so bad either! The only problem I had was the front wheel bearings went in my first 6 months of owning. But were replaced by my warranty no problem. I would highly recommend this vehicle.

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  So far, so good - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  By Steve A. - November 6 - 6:40 am

  Four months, 7,000 miles (about 70/30 highway/local) 22.7 mpg, same as my 02 Santa Fe 4cyl, but much peppier and roomier. This SUV is fun to drive, has enough horsepower to carry 4 good size (and then some) people without dragging its feet, and handles very well. Even though it has lots of room inside, its not a huge land barge like the Escalade. My friend bought a Ford Explorer and his 15 mpg is killing him. Ive always had good luck with Pontiacs, and this looks like another winner.

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  Stephanies Torrent - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  By Stephanie - October 16 - 10:43 pm

  I love my Torrent. I went from a little Neon to the Torrent and what a difference. I love sitting up high, it is very comfortable, I love that there is room for my purse (in the middle), it rides very nice and I just LOVE it! My boyfriend loves driving it as well because he has plenty of leg and head room. It has an excellent stereo.

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  best for the money - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  By Snappy - September 10 - 2:30 pm

  I have been a sedan or coupe driver all my life, I also build and drive street rods, but this torrent is the most fun vehicle I have ever owned. I always am looking for an excuse to go somewhere. I have looked at other vehicles and it seems to me that this car offers a lot more goodies for the money.

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  Like it so much bought a 2nd one - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  By Mikey - April 9 - 3:43 pm

  Actually owned its cousin the Chevrolet Equinox for 4 years. I love that car. So much so I added a Torrent to the stable. The Equinox and Torrent are fun to drive and I have had zero problems. A little over 20 in the city and 24-26 on the highway MPG. The moving Rear seat is my favorite feature, but the performance of the engine and transmission is as good as the Mercedes I once owned.

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  GXP Sleeper - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
  By ACE - July 6 - 7:46 pm

  Every Torrent owner I have talked to really likes their vehicle. This GXP is really fast and handles like a sports car. It is so neutral in the corners. When you expect the front end to push, it just digs in & goes round. I am at over 22 mpg now. It has great utility to boot. If you are looking for a vehicle like this, you really owe it to yourself to give it a try. I know of Honda owners who dont get but a 1mpg more in their smaller CR-V and no fun factor at all. Even Scions only get about 23.5 & are slower than molasses.