Overview & Reviews

Only minor equipment changes make their way into the 2009 Pontiac Torrent. Side curtain airbags, satellite radio and a digital compass are now standard on all models, and Bluetooth phone connectivity is also available.

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

• Subpar interior materials, lackluster fuel economy compared with four-cylinder rivals.

User Reviews:

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  Driving it until it dies. - 2009 Pontiac Torrent
  By mollyd - June 5 - 10:00 am

  Originally owned a 2007, traded in for a 2009 AWD when I heard they were stopping the line. I literally walked on the lot, said how much and then started negotiating. This one rides smoother than the 2007. Im 5 feet tall and not only do I feel safer in an SUV, this one isnt so wide that I feel like Im driving a bus. The AWD really gets me around in almost impassable snow. We had 13 inches and I didnt have a problem. I really love this car, mechanically I have not had a single problem at 30k+. My biggest challenge is where the front end ends, I always have about 12 inches of freedom I dont know about. Plus, parallel parking isnt tough unless its a tiny spot. Fuel econ 17/21.

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  regretful - 2009 Pontiac Torrent
  By regretful - May 20 - 1:53 am

  GM says 16/24 mileage,more like 12/19,thats using cruise control, at approximately 70mph never over. It gets even less at 55 mph!what the!? Let up on the gas and it comes to a stop, I mean motor runs but I mean the power just dogs, its like all power stops going to the drive train? I guess it saves on brakes. It has a horrible turning ratio, didnt notice it on test drive, you need to plan ahead to park. The CD player takes forever to load. If Id known the gas mileage was going to be this bad, I wouldve bought a truck or a SUV with 4x4.