2006 Pontiac Torrent Consumer Reviews Page 12

Love my Torrent!

Written by: Frank J. Konopka on 11/04/2005

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I've only owned foreign-made cars for the past 20 years, because I felt the domestic vehicles weren't up to overseas standards. This new Torrent has changed my mind: it's a great car, and I just enjoy so very much driving it! In fact, my wife and I argue constantly about who's going to drive. The luggage room is fine, and I just like the feel of being high off the road, with good visibility all around.

Favorite Features

OnStar that links my Verizon wireless telephone into the car so that I can make and receive calls hands-free.

Suggested Improvements

Perhaps a power passenger seat, and a more position steering wheel.

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1st pontiac

Written by: rj on 11/03/2005

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I only have 700 miles but I am pleased with the vehicle. The power is adequate but the mileage should be better. The height is good. the stereo is excellent. The steering feels a little different then I am used to. Overall, I am happy with the car.

Favorite Features

Stereo, OnStar, outside appearance

Suggested Improvements

Interior handle grabs, the power window buttons are awkward to use. Since the mileage isn't great, a slightly larger engine is in order.

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Fantastic

Written by: FANTASTIC on 10/30/2005

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Gm has built a suv that has the best quility, smooth transmission, very quiet. I let my wife drive toyotas,hondas and she picked the pontiac. We have had the torrent for two weeks. Thank you gm!

Favorite Features

Every thing is well placed and very easy to get to.

Suggested Improvements

None!

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Excellent SUV - Fun to drive

Written by: Stan on 10/27/2005

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Excellent SUV! Drives well and looks great. Gas mileage is decent, with the engine offering plenty of power and pep. I'm 6'2", and I find the seats very comfortable with plenty of legroom. My Torrent has the "Crystal Lake" paint color, which sometimes looks blue, sometimes green, sometimes purple! GM has definitely improved on their interiors with this car

Favorite Features

Very comfortable seating and plenty of leg room. Modern styling.

Suggested Improvements

Steering could be a little tighter for a Pontiac, but still handles and drives nicely.

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My Baby

Written by: Ife Torrence on 10/24/2005

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I just bought the torrent about a month ago, from owning a two door cavalier. it drives really smooth, the price is right, and has plenty of room in the back for riders. The leather gives it that luxury feel without the luxury price. i love the heated seats, xm radio, and steering wheel audio controls. One of my favorite aspects of the vehicle is that it feels big inside, but is modest on the outside, it isn't too big, like an escalade or too small like a RAV4, it's perfect.

Favorite Features

Leather interior, cargo space, crash star rating, smooth ride, gas mileage for its class, steering wheel mounted audio controls, cruise control, spacious interior, and sleek exterior

Suggested Improvements

standard cruise control and side curtain airbags. These features are currently available, but not standard.

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Love it!!

Written by: lildevil on 10/15/2005

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I’ve had my Torrent for about a month and I absolutely love it. It’s extremely comfortable to drive with more than enough room for my family of 4 (2 teenagers) and a dog. The ride is extremely smooth for an SUV. I test drove many SUVs and none were compared to that of the Torrent (I test drove the Equinox as the Torrent was not yet available). The Equinox and Torrent are identical except for the aesthetics. The interior chrome accents give it a touch of class. It truly looks and drives and IS a vehicle with class!

Favorite Features

Everything!! The cashmere exterior with the black leather interior is an awesome combination.

Suggested Improvements

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So far so good

Written by: G Miller on 09/21/2005

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I've had my Torrent for a week. I love it! Sure, it's not a Lexus or Infiniti, but it is good value for the money. I happen to like the seats. They're firm, and they don't catch me under the knees like most car seats do. There is very little noise filtering in while on the highway. The back seat legroom is fantastic, as is entry/exit. And if you lower the back seat, you have tons of room. I think GM worked out some of the bugs from the Equinox and has a winner with the Torrent. There are a few things I don't care for, but just about every car has those things we don't like. I'd recommend it to anyone!

Favorite Features

Easy entry/exit, quietness, handling, looks. Folding and moveable rear seat, No hump on the back floor, Great sideview windows, versatility.

Suggested Improvements

Rear seat heat/AC outlets, move PW buttons back to doors, Additional heat/AC vent for passenger. Vents should close completely. A covered bin under the front center armrest would be better than the large open area that is there now.

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Great inexpensive Pontiac SUV

Written by: John on 09/09/2005

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I recently bought the new Torrent Suv and really like the car. I really think you get a lot of car for the price. Gm continues to step it up and bring itself closer and closer to Toyota quiality. I would higly reccomend this car to anyone looking for a fun, smaller suv.

Favorite Features

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Lousy GM Torrent/Equinox vehicles

Written by: David M. on 08/20/2005

Vehicle

2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Absolutely WORST front and rear seats ever! 14.5 mpg in Summer and 12.5 mpg in Winter as overall mileage definitely PROVE GM does not really care about keeping its customers...GM will be down the tubes in short order as they keep this up. Oh, and how about the 'skunk smell' from poor QC of radiator hose-curing, so every one of these lousy SUVs need to have dealer flush ( but GM never notifies owner of this problem !)...and unsatisfactory shifting transmission is a joy, isn't it? How about the rear strut towers intruding big-time into rear cargo area...nice play GM! Don't be foolish enough to even test drive one of these slugs...instead buy a Toyota or Honda SUV if you really want SUV.

Favorite Features

OK exterior body work.

Suggested Improvements

Horrible seats, bad transmission, poor QC of uncured radiator hoses, lack of storage area room in rear...POOR DESIGN...and this is the best GM can put out in 2006 ?

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