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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Im in love - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
By Joey - October 22 - 1:13 pmI just brought this baby home and Im smitten. I test drove several SUVs over Labor Day weekend (the 2008s were priced to move). I didnt even know that Pontiac had a crossover (I was familiar with the Equinox, which is the same vehicle). I was about to pull the Trigger on a Santa Fe, which actually had a nicer interior with more storage, but once I test drove the Pontiac, I was sold. The 3.4 L pulls that rig right up to speed with no problem, and the handling was tight like a sports sedan. Compared to the Santa Fe and the Escape, the Torrent won on performance alone (and good looks). Also, I averaged 26 MPG on the 120 mile freeway drive home. Not bad for a big vehicle like this.
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Owning a 2008 Torrent - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
By Tommy Torrent - June 5 - 9:56 pmThis vehicle is fun to drive for my wife, much easier than our previous 03 Explorer. Great ride. The only complaint is the short turning radius.
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Strong enough for a man but made for me - 2008 Pontiac Torrent
By Gail Oldow - May 7 - 12:30 amMy husband went on and on about seeing this beautiful vehicle, so we went to test drive it. As soon as I got in and adjusted the seats and realized that I would never again need a pillow to get close enough to the steering wheel, I was in love. And then to top things off,I finally had a place to store my huge purse; the center console lifts up to hold a purse or anything else. And then you can fold the center back down again. For a woman who pays a lot of money for purses, I never have to throw it on the floor, or the back seat, I can have it next to me but neatly stored. Someone was really thinking there. Thank you!
