Pontiac Torrent 2006-2009Change

Purchased this car back in 2014 and have not had many issues with it. It does well in the snow and the All Wheel Drive is great for handling slightly rougher terrain. The ground clearance is ideal

There is plenty of space in the cabin to allow movement around without a feeling of being enclosed. It's possible to fit a 10' long piece of lumber in the car with the front passenger seat folded down and the rear seat down.

Fuel economy is average (10.3l/100Km) but then it's an older SUV and so doesn't have the enhancements like newer cars.


If repairs are needed they're fairly straightforward and parts can be sourced readily from scrap yards or dealers. Mine is still going strong and should continue to do so.

I have owned this SUV for four years, and it has been a great car. It is roomy and comfortable. Have taken it camping, Northern Ontario. Great on gas, travelled from one side of Ontario Canada to the other side, also travelled to Montreal. Would recommend this SUV to anyone that is looking for a great economical roomy ride.

Have had this car since Jan 2009, have had great usage with this car. Only have had to do minor repairs and still runs wonderfully. I love this car and will be sad in the future when it will be time to be done with it.

Great reliable SUV. This just isn't big enough for my needs.
Great vehicle value for cost of ownership, only complaint is the turning radius being quite large. Nicely equipped and spacious for passengers.

This automobile is a great ride, and has been highly reliable. It posseses excellent road manners while providing a quiet and comfortable ride.

Great for long trip for family of 5 with lots of room to carry stuffs, Passenger seat folds front to carry long items goods

PROS:
- Handling
- Reliability
- Interior Design
- Sound System
- Cargo Space

CONS:
- Noisy Cockpit

Basically, it is a well done designed SUV.

Strong V6 fun to drive SUV with a great factory - Pioneer sound system with subwoofer. Sounds GREAT! Flexibility of versatile folding seats and massive pass-through. Nice thick "momo" style steering wheel exactly like my Corvette. Sliding rear seat comes in handy for oversized loads. Roof rack can always ensure everything can come home in one trip. AWD, traction control keeps you going on any road conditions. Overall fun to drive solid feeling SUV without high fuel consumption of a full size. Easy to use dial climate controls and steering wheel mounted stereo and cruise control .
Overall great vehicle that really puts the "Sport" and "Utility" in SUV

Really comfortable.. Reliable. no issues. Automatic gear box. Cruise control, air-conditioning, CD player, electric windows, electric mirrors add to comfort. Remote starting

THIS HAS BEEN A FANTASTIC RELIABLE VEHICLE! There have been no issues with this vehicle and we have been extreamly pleased with it, We would purchase another one without even giving it a second thought.

This is an awesome suv. I really love it but i have to let it go i need to buy a car. Cars starts up perfectly and runs like a champ. Car is in great condition there is no rust. Interior is in great condition and was always kept clean.

This is the 2nd Torrent in our fleet. My daughter enjoyed the higher ride and visibility it allows down the road. Lots of room inside for moving her stuff back and forth to school last year. It handled well on the Northern Ontario roads in all seasons. We trusted the car (and her driving ability) in the winter. New tires were added and the brakes were done when we bought it last year. The previous owner had a garage it was stored in when not on the road. The body is in excellent condition for being 7 years old. If not for my daughter moving overseas she would still be enjoying the car.

It has style and built strong!! Using a chain not a timing belt... very solid car! I am happy to have bought it and it's no wonder both the Equinox and Torrent were bigger sellers..

This vehicle looks impressive in shape and style, drives exceptionally well and is very safe. I change vehicles every 5 years and have no concern whatsoever about its future performance! I Just returned from a trip up and down through the mountains, loaded up with 5 passengers and their luggage and yet it was a breeze. This Car/SUV was designed for the Olympics 2008 in Vancouver to transfer VIP's in comfort and with piles of luggage from the Airport to their various destinations. Should you be tempted, the 3.4 l motor would pull whatever you have (trailer/camper) without killing the fairly good gasoline economy.

Nice interior and exterior design, very comfortable on the roads, perfect for winter, strong car, lot's of space and big trunk.

I loved the exterior of my 2007 Torrent AWD and was excited about the interior but after driving it for a while I noticed that the good and the bad:

THE BAD
The outlet is inconveniently located (too low to plug a Bluetooth device and talk), the front seats have no arm rests, the fuel economy is not what they say it is...it takes a full tank for 500 km driving little city and mostly hwy no more than 100-110 km/h. I used to have a '98 FWD Pontiac Trans Sport, amazing minivan, in short...a SPRING CHICKEN...on the same size fuel tank I was driving 600 km...maybe AWD takes up more fuel
Well, the Torrent is more like a Grandma who's really trying....

The GOOD
Plenty of leg room both at the front and back, the back seat is adjustable, which is great, the cargo area is fairly large. It drives nicely but I find it kind of lazy when accelerating, especially up hill. Overall it seems pretty "healthy" for a 5 yr old car

All in all, I think there are better choices for the $$, but if you really want a Torrent, is not bad but you have to put up with these things

After leasing a 2006 Torrent and loving it, I purchased a 2009 Pontiac Torrent AWD and am very pleased with it. The base model may lack some comfort and convenience features (so consider the non-base model) but it is a great all-around family and stuff hauler. Lots of leg and cargo room for this segment. That said, even the base comes with a tire pressure monitoring system, XM capability, and vehicle diagnostics display, Perhaps the best is the mix of utility, style, and FANTASTIC all weather driving. If you need a car that can plow through any winter storm sure-footed, this is your car. If you experience any repair needs, they are inexpensive and minor. I've had nothing but good experiences with my Pontiacs dating back to my 2001 Montana EXT.
If you are considering this car, another good look should be given to the last generation Chevrolet Equinox AWD (LT or LTZ).

Love being able to move the backseat fowards and back. Allows me to increase the space in the cargo area or move the kids back far enough that they can't kick my seat. The Firestone tires we terrible, absolutely no traction in snow and hydroplanning in the rain. Best thing I ever did was to buy snow tires. Better mileage in my mini van and the seats are more comfortable in the van. Should have saved a few bucks and bought a better model of the Equinox.

I drive this car back and forth to school everyday on the highway, and I find the fuel economy is great on highway and not to bad in town. The comfort of this vehicle is fairly comfy but could be a bit more comfy.

No Problems, Great Ride, Miss Pontiac, They Made a good Vehicle, Makes one wonder why this was shut-down,

Great in the winter and fun in the summer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Torrent has provided us with 5 years of great rides and reliability.

there have not been any major repair issues with it and other than the loud road noise that we have gotten used to we love it and will be keeping it for another 5 years.

This small SUV has been great for our family of four. It has never given us any major problems. It's comfortable and has everything we needed. It also looks great with it's chrome rims! Drives great in all weather, especially in the snow. We recommend this vehicle!

Have only had this vehicle for a couple of months now and am overall quite happy with it. We chose the Torrent because it offered the best comfort, fuel economy and AWD in our budget. I have been very happy with how it handles in the snow. The three shoulder belts in the back are comfortable for the kids and everything on the dash is easy to understand and doesn't make me feel like I'm flying a plane. If I have complaints they relate to the surprisingly small cargo area with the awkward picnic table in the back and the relatively loud engine.

Mint Condition 110,000 km
female driven since 2007
DVD player (never used)
All leather interior
MP3 hookup
XM Radio

Drives amazing and very safe vehicle!

I bought this car new and have not had a single problem with it. I've only had to replace wear and tear items. Handles well in the snow.