2006 Pontiac Torrent Consumer Reviews Page 6

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Written by: dnance64 on 07/14/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

Just traded in 2000 MB ML320. Liked styling, financing and colors/options. A little noisy on the some back roads and my boys wish for a center arm rest in back seat. Still breaking-in so performance and mpgs still not really tested. Looking forward to lower maint. and fuel prices, and more self maint. This is my 1st GM in over six years and I'm happy so far.

Favorite Features

5 spd trans steering wheel controls, radio/ cruise plenty of back seat room comfortable seats all around

Suggested Improvements

rear seat arm rest-no matter trim level leather shifter knob to match stg wheel foot operated park brake better front cup holders more sound deadening around wheels

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My Torrent

Written by: King on 07/14/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I love driving my Torrent. It's fast and comfortable and the best buck for the bang.

Favorite Features

Sattilite radio. Verry very roomy.

Suggested Improvements

Put the window controls back on the door panels.

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Great SUV for the Price

Written by: Bill H on 07/12/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

Excellent value. Great style. Just drove 3900 miles with the family to Yellowstone / Tetons. Very comfortable ride with plenty of room, quiet ride. Leather/Heated seats are great in cold weather. This is the first new Pontiac I've ever purchased. Very satisfied.

Favorite Features

Leather seats, heated seats, XM radio, onstar came in handy on trip (great coverage for the phone).

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage lower than advertised.

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My new Torrent!

Written by: Jim Knox on 07/11/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

After a great ownership experience with a Saturn Vue (which my son now has), the torrent has much more torque, great five speed tranny, leather, luxury features like heated seats, XM radio, six disc cd, and it's bigger for more cargo too. The ride is more controlled, quieter and less stressful on the highway - well worth the extra cost. The fit and finish are exemplary, just can't imagine what the buyers of German and Japanese fail too see in this fine GM product (I'm a former foreign car only owner). GM's got it now, just hope it's not too late for the General.

Favorite Features

The refined, quiet ride, luxury features such as leather, XM, seven speaker six CD stereo. The wheels are truly beautiful on our up scale model and can't be beat.

Suggested Improvements

Would prefer Michelin tires but will change those at 40,000 miles or so no doubt.

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Sporty/Fun SUV

Written by: Angie on 07/07/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I fell in love with the Equinox, UNTIL I drove the Torrent. We traded in the mini-van and I could not be happier. It has plenty of room in the back seat for the kids and the interior is great. I am loving this car. It's fun to drive and it looks sporty and fresh. Great vehicle!

Favorite Features

Exterior look, back seat room and the volume "control" on the stereo.

Suggested Improvements

More cargo space in the back, it came with the "Tail gaiting" package..not a lot of space. Cruise control should be standard.

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Great S U V, for the money

Written by: Don Dieboll on 07/06/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

This is a fun suv to drive, very comfortable and great handling on curves, with the awd. Like the pioneer premium 7-speaker sound system. Also like the sun roof, never have had that before on a car. Fuel economy could be better, but you can't have everything. I paid extra for the sporty running boards and they really look great and sporty with them on. Also like the radio controls on the steering wheel.

Favorite Features

comfort, handling on curves, ride and handling and great sound system

Suggested Improvements

move barking brake and better fuel economy

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What a surprise, I had no idea

Written by: norita on 07/04/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

That this SUV was out there either until my husband showed it to me online. I had been looking at the Rav4 and the Saturn VUE but when I sat in both vehicles I did not feel exactly as comfortable in them as I did the Pontiac Torrent. I sat in this car and it was like a dream! So roomy, and the rear seat fits 3 comfortably! I had 3 guys over 6 feet tall fit in there with ease. Really, a cool looking vehicle, my kids are in love with it and so am I! Only have 33 miles but easy to drive. Much better on gas than my Dodge Grand Caravan.

Favorite Features

The room! Nice sized cargo space, nice roomy back seat. Great space for my purse and cell phone.

Suggested Improvements

I guess i'm still learning about it so nothing I can tell yet

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2006 Pontiac Torrent

Written by: Kelly Rowe on 07/04/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

Great SUV. Fun on trips, excellent leg room front and year--more than any we looked at. We got 27 mpg on trips and about 24-25 city miles. There are a couple of items we wished it had, like the grap bars above all the windows and a different design for the center console. CD holder in awkward place and the drink holds are rather flimsey, storage pockets in rear would be nice. Other than that, it's a great SUV for traveling and the fact that the back seat moves forward and backward eight inches really is a plus for this. Very comfortable car to drive and ride in--plenty of room. The windshield design is great for sight seeing and the aerodynamics is good as well. Very little road noise

Favorite Features

Windshield design, moveable back seat, control panel.

Suggested Improvements

Grab bars above windows. Lighter plug in bad location. Redesign the center console and allow for more storage. Make it a solid piece and forget the unreachable cd holder--especially if you have a drink in the holder--you would have to move it to lift the arm rest. Those two things would help.

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New Buyer

Written by: B. Puthoff on 06/28/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I just purchased my Torrent 5 days ago. I have had prior Pontiac vehicles, and so far, so good. I do notice more wind noise with the sunroof. I don't know if it's the pop-up wind deflector or the roof rails that I hear the wind noise from. I also agree that the steering feels "loose" and slow to respond. But I'm also used to a Grand Prix GT ! Well, here's hoping that GM is in the market with the oversees competitors.

Favorite Features

The exterior appearance. The roominess. The exterior color is great. Great leg room in the back. Great head room, even with a sunroof.

Suggested Improvements

Tighter steering. Inside seat armrest. Would have liked a few more color choices for the interior. - maybe a lighter gray.

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Almost bought a toyota!!!

Written by: GREAT SUV!!! on 06/15/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

We just bought our Torrent this week so we've only had it for 5 days, but already loving it and every day finding more things to love about it. And to think, we ALMOST bought a Toyota...until we wandered into the pontiac dealership and saw this vehicle, took a test drive, and the rest as they say is history! Great looking SUV, great riding SUV, creature comforts everywhere! Absolutely love the "extra" room under the console, especially handy for placing your purse so you don't have to have it next to your feet like in other vehicles. Love the window buttons -- totally different than any other vehicle out there. Looking forward to many more miles -- right now we have 67! Thanks GM!!!

Favorite Features

The extra room under the console; doors that open wide; plenty of space and room in the front and in the back; the exterior looks; the interior looks, especially the cloth seats; the 5 (for those who don't realize there's plenty) cup holders....and the PRICE!!

Suggested Improvements

Advertisement....never even heard of the Torrent and would have bought a Toyota.

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