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[[Image:Gm 08torrentgxp.jpg|thumb|right|400px|2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP]] | [[Image:Gm 08torrentgxp.jpg|thumb|right|400px|2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP]] | ||
The '''Pontiac Torrent''' is a [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]] sold by the [[Pontiac]] division of [[GMC|General Motors]] and replaced the U-body [[Pontiac Aztek|Aztek]] SUV and Montana minivan for 2006. Basically, the Torrent is an upscale [[Chevrolet Equinox]] on the Theta platform. The Torrent was introduced at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show and went on sale in late summer 2005. | The '''Pontiac Torrent''' is a [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]] sold by the [[Pontiac]] division of [[GMC|General Motors]] and replaced the U-body [[Pontiac Aztek|Aztek]] SUV and Montana minivan for 2006. Though the vehicle seats five, the vehicle does not properly replace the Montana. The [[GMC Acadia]] replaces the Montana. Basically, the Torrent is an upscale [[Chevrolet Equinox]] on the Theta platform. The Torrent was introduced at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show and went on sale in late summer 2005. | ||
The Torrent shares its basic body structure and mechanicals with the Equinox; however, the Torrent has a different front and rear end which makes it appear like a Pontiac rather than a [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]]. The suspension was also modified to be firmer and sportier and was dubbed FE2. Finally, the electronic power steering was also recalibrated to deliver a firmer, less artificial feel. The Torrent shares the Equinox's 185 [[HP|hp]] 3.4 L [[V6|V6]] built in China. It is mated to a 5-speed [[Automatic transmission]]. | The Torrent shares its basic body structure and mechanicals with the Equinox; however, the Torrent has a different front and rear end which makes it appear like a Pontiac rather than a [[Chevrolet|Chevrolet]]. The suspension was also modified to be firmer and sportier and was dubbed FE2. Finally, the electronic power steering was also recalibrated to deliver a firmer, less artificial feel. The Torrent shares the Equinox's 185 [[HP|hp]] 3.4 L [[V6|V6]] built in China. It is mated to a 5-speed [[Automatic transmission]]. | ||
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===Recent Changes=== | ===Recent Changes=== | ||
* The Torrent will be discontinued after 2008. | |||
===Styles and Major Options=== | ===Styles and Major Options=== | ||
Base/SPORT FWD, Base/SPORT AWD, GXP FWD, GXP AWD | |||
===Gas Mileage=== | ===Gas Mileage=== | ||
Torrent AUTOMATIC FWD | |||
19 City/24 Highway | |||
Torrent AUTOMATIC AWD | |||
18 City/23 Highway | |||
===Reliability=== | ===Reliability=== | ||
The Torrent has a 100,000 mile warranty. | |||
===Colors=== | ===Colors=== | ||
The colors for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent: Black, Bright White, Granite Gray Metallic, Liquid Silver Metallic, Sedona Beige Metallic, Sonoma Red Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Deep Blue Metallic, & Teal Metallic. | |||
===Main Competitors=== | ===Main Competitors=== | ||
[[Ford Edge]] [[Mazda CX-7]] and [[Nissan Rogue]] | |||
==Unique Attributes== | ==Unique Attributes== | ||
The Torrent GXP is faster than the base model [[Porsche Cayenne]]. | |||
==Generations== | ==Generations== | ||
== | ===Current Generation/Origins (2005–2008)=== | ||
Pontiac needed a replacement for the AZTEK Crossover. So, a badge engineering project was put together by GM and was made on the existing platform that holds the [[Saturn Vue]] and [[Chevrolet Equinox]]. However, the 2008/2009 model year will be the last year of production of the Torrent. The Buick-Pontiac-GMC division is expected to start production in badge engineering off of the same platform and possibly might be built it the same place called the GMC Terrain. The Terrain MIGHT have a 3'rd row of seating. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Torrent Pontiac Torrent], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pontiac_Torrent&action=history contributors]. | This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Torrent Pontiac Torrent], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pontiac_Torrent&action=history contributors]. | ||
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[[Category:Crossover SUVs]] | [[Category:Crossover SUVs]] | ||
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[[Category:Pontiac vehicles|Torrent]] | [[Category:Pontiac vehicles|Torrent]] |
Latest revision as of 23:45, 27 December 2010
The Pontiac Torrent is a SUV sold by the Pontiac division of General Motors and replaced the U-body Aztek SUV and Montana minivan for 2006. Though the vehicle seats five, the vehicle does not properly replace the Montana. The GMC Acadia replaces the Montana. Basically, the Torrent is an upscale Chevrolet Equinox on the Theta platform. The Torrent was introduced at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show and went on sale in late summer 2005.
The Torrent shares its basic body structure and mechanicals with the Equinox; however, the Torrent has a different front and rear end which makes it appear like a Pontiac rather than a Chevrolet. The suspension was also modified to be firmer and sportier and was dubbed FE2. Finally, the electronic power steering was also recalibrated to deliver a firmer, less artificial feel. The Torrent shares the Equinox's 185 hp 3.4 L V6 built in China. It is mated to a 5-speed Automatic transmission.
The Pontiac Torrent was featured in Survivor in 2005 as one of the prizes.
For the 2008 model year, General Motors will add a GXP trim for the Torrent. The Torrent GXP will feature a 3.6L engine, which will be mated to a 6T70 6-speed automatic transmission.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Pontiac Torrent Review.
Recent Changes
- The Torrent will be discontinued after 2008.
Styles and Major Options
Base/SPORT FWD, Base/SPORT AWD, GXP FWD, GXP AWD
Gas Mileage
Torrent AUTOMATIC FWD 19 City/24 Highway Torrent AUTOMATIC AWD 18 City/23 Highway
Reliability
The Torrent has a 100,000 mile warranty.
Colors
The colors for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent: Black, Bright White, Granite Gray Metallic, Liquid Silver Metallic, Sedona Beige Metallic, Sonoma Red Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Deep Blue Metallic, & Teal Metallic.
Main Competitors
Ford Edge Mazda CX-7 and Nissan Rogue
Unique Attributes
The Torrent GXP is faster than the base model Porsche Cayenne.
Generations
Current Generation/Origins (2005–2008)
Pontiac needed a replacement for the AZTEK Crossover. So, a badge engineering project was put together by GM and was made on the existing platform that holds the Saturn Vue and Chevrolet Equinox. However, the 2008/2009 model year will be the last year of production of the Torrent. The Buick-Pontiac-GMC division is expected to start production in badge engineering off of the same platform and possibly might be built it the same place called the GMC Terrain. The Terrain MIGHT have a 3'rd row of seating.
See Also
External Links
This page uses content from Wikipedia; see Pontiac Torrent, which includes these contributors.