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'07 Pontiac Torrent

2008-06-24T07:52:00.000-07:00

When customers think of a unique and great featured crossover which generally outperforms the other sport-utility vehicles of the same category, the 2007 Torrent definitely comes to mind.

This five seat crossover SUV offers great safety and a large array of features. The owners’ manual recommends premium gas for it improve performance, but the general also gives decent results.

The 2007 Pontiac Torrent gets new features this year like a tire-pressure monitoring system, disc brakes on all wheels, and stability control. Otherwise, a lot of the car has been brought over from its previous model, but has great features. Aluminum 16” wheels, front airbags, ESS, ABS, fog lamps, rear skid plates, an independent rear suspension and front Macpherson Struts are all standard with the 2007 Pontiac Torrent.

The car is ideal for long distance travel, and its great safety features make it a good automobile for a small family.

'06 Pontiac Torrent

2008-06-24T07:00:00.000-07:00

A reliable, fun-to-drive, comfortable and stylish crossover SUV, the 2006 Pontiac Torrent, has been highly rated by a great number of its consumers.

Based on the chassis of a car, the 2006 Pontiac Torrent looks good, and comes with OnStar on board. It body style is cool with great exteriors as well as matching interiors. Among its best positive features are its ease of handling, maintenance, superb mileage, a great suspension and a wide body, making it ideal for long distance travel.

Thanks to its 16” aluminum wheels, tough suspension and ABS, it handles tricky things like ice, tough corners, passes and other difficult situations with sensible dexterity. Safety features include fog lamps, front dual airbags, ABS, a child seat latch system in the rear, and traction control. The four cylinder 185 horsepower V-6 engine provides decent acceleration as well as good mileage. Other features include power windows, air-conditioning, remote entry and new interiors.

IS THAT A CAR BENEATH YOUR SUV?

2008-06-09T13:22:00.000-07:00

With all the talk of the SUV's demise, you wonder what drastic steps the manufacturer will take to keep this profitable market alive. We see one of those steps in the 2006 Pontiac Torrent, which is built on a car chassis (not a truck, like most SUVs).
The result is a surprisingly clean design that manages to maintain a decent wheelbase length (actually a bit longer than the Ford Escape). It handles pretty well, though (speaking of handling) I do have a minor beef with the rather chappy-feeling steering wheel. Still, the 2006 Pontiac Torrent is easy to get in and out of, the seats are comfortable and there's enough headroom for somebody other than a midget. If you want to know more, we've got plenty of photos, reviews, specs and other automotive goodies. If you want to buy, we've got financing tips too.

2007 Pontiac Torrent

2008-05-21T09:09:00.000-07:00

The 2007 Pontiac Torrent continues the success that its 2006 make witnessed when the series was first released as a replacement of the earlier Aztec. Like its precursor (the 2006), the 2007 Torrent combines traditional traits of SUVs with the latest innovations in automobile technology to meet the demands of buyers.

The 2007 Pontiac Torrent amends most of the complaints faced by the Aztec regarding performance as well as appearance. Both four-wheel and two-wheel (front wheel) drive options are available in the 2007 make of the Torrent.

The five-speed automatic transmission is retained from the 2006 model. In fact, despite the engine being a 3.4-liter V6, the horsepower generated remains 185 hp. In fact, as a further proof of the efficiency of the 2007, the mileage remains at 24 mpg on highways and over 19 mpg in urban roads.

An electronic stability system, along with monitoring systems for fuel range, external temperature and tire pressure, is among the features added to the 2007 Pontiac Torrent, making it one of the most efficiently managed SUVs on the road.

2006 Pontiac Torrent

2008-05-21T08:08:00.000-07:00

The 2006 Pontiac Torrent is an SUV that surpasses its predecessor, the Aztec, by far, in terms of both styling and performance. Apart from being a sport-utility vehicle, the 2006 Torrent also incorporates features otherwise saved for sports sedans and sports SUVs – despite being deceptively conventional externally.

The 2006 Pontiac Torrent is available with two drive options –front wheel drive and all-wheel drive. A V6 engine has a capacity of 3.6 liters provides horsepower as high as 185 hp, and the transmission is a five-speed automatic. The mileage is also impressive, close to 24 mpg on the highway.

The 2006 Pontiac Torrent has plenty of automated features including power steering, an antilock braking system (ABS), power window, automatic door locks and even air conditioning for driving comfort. Sporty features include the FE2 Sport Suspension, fog lamps, a triple-spoke steering wheel, and trendy alloy wheels.