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Introduced in 2006, the Pontiac
Torrent is a compact front- or all-wheel-drive crossover vehicle that shares
platforms, powertrains, and other essential elements with the Chevrolet Equinox.
Like the
Equinox, the Torrent is one of the largest compact models available on the
market. Its overall length of 189 inches means it's about as big as the mid-size
Honda Pilot, but with a longer wheelbase, which helps give it a "big car ride."
Its styling is bold, in keeping with
There’s also a new GXP version that offers up a 264-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 that can power the Torrent to 60 mph in under seven seconds, according to GM figures. It’s mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The GXP also gets 18-inch wheels, an inch lower ride height, and distinctive styling.
The Torrent rides on MacPherson struts up front, with an independent four-link rear suspension with coil springs in the rear.
One neat Torrent feature is a back seat that slides as much as eight inches fore and aft to maximize rear-passenger room or cargo space. Both the split rear seat and the front passenger seat can be folded flat to accommodate long objects, while a height-adjustable cargo panel can function as either a shelf, rear security cover, or a picnic table.
For '08, the updates include standard OnStar and a digital driver-information center. Stability control, tire pressure monitors, cruise control, and anti-lock brakes are standard on all versions.
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