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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1993 Typhoon, so we've included reviews for other years of the Typhoon since its last redesign.
simply incredible
tyguy, 06/06/2004
1993 GMC Typhoon Turbo 2dr SUV AWD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I did a ton of research before buying my 93 typhoon on ebay. I read about how they are insanely fast yet comfortable. when I got it I realized that although its extremely highly rated, its still underrated. its faster than car & driver says. in fact its the most amazing car I've ever driven. I don't beat camaros and vipers... I HUMILIATE them. it's not even a contest. it looks amazing without being pretentious like a ferrari or mclaren. at the end of the day I can't believe I own one, especially knowing how its even more insane than the magazines or anyone else knows.
Typhoon
tyfoon, 03/11/2002
1992 GMC Typhoon Turbo 2dr SUV AWD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Best SUV for the money. Fastest SUV ever made.
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Wanted one, got one. Love it!
92 BLKTY, 03/19/2009
1992 GMC Typhoon Turbo 2dr SUV AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
In '92 couldn't afford it, got an S-15 SLE Jimmy instead. In '97 missed the opportunity, to get a bank repo. In '09 I found one, with under 60K and running sweet. Everything I've read about this vehicle is true. It launches itself forward and it's a rocket when compared to the '92 Jimmy, same engine but w/o that Mitsu turbo. It not only looks good it feels good, those leather seats are so comfortable and I've also always wanted a console floor shift, no disappointment here. I let my friend drive it back to work after we dropped off the Jimmy. He was aw-struck at the power and speed, and he's owned a few performance cars in his time, Corvettes, Camaros, El Caminos, etc. Get one!
Sweet Ride
Redhawk110, 05/24/2006
1992 GMC Typhoon Turbo 2dr SUV AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my '92 Typhoon about a year ago. The vehicle is 14 years old and the rest of the SUVs are just starting to catch up. I have 124,000 miles on mine and the engine, turbo and tranny still run like new. I have one small leak and it certainly doesn't effect performance. This SUV is the ultimate sleeper. The mileage is painful, but then again that's a more than fair exchange for the performance!
Typhoon = SUV KING
Ben, 12/06/2004
1993 GMC Typhoon Turbo 2dr SUV AWD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My first car when I was 16 was a 1984 S-10 Blazer. The Typhoon was always the dream. When living in Europe, I found one in the classified. Sceptical, I embarked on a 500 KM trip to see it for myself. Upon the opening of the garage I fell in love. The 4.3 turbo screamed down tiny German country roads, and its AWD hugged the winding roads effortlessly. Coupled with 18" 16 spoke OZ tires, the ground spoilers, side skirts and tinted windows, the car was a knockout beauty.Thanks GMC.
I have owned 2 Typhoons
Cam, 04/24/2017
1992 GMC Typhoon Turbo 2dr SUV AWD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owed (2) of them, a 1992 and 1993 and I am always looking to buy another. The 1993 version is slightly better is small various ways. These trucks require an owner who will stay on top of the maintenance and have some mechanical savvy. Not the most reliable vehicle. Very fast off the line and excel in rainy conditions. I love the leather seats and leather steering wheel. Very important to note that it is a limited edition so if you damage the plastic cladding (front/rear bumper and side-skirts) it will be very difficult to replace. On a positive note, there is a cult following for these trucks and they hold value. At the end of the day, if you maintain the truck properly and don't mind a little extra repairs, some rattling noise in the cabin, this is a super fun truck, to drive and still turns heads. No towing capability but this is fast little city truck that can beat almost any car from stoplight to stoplight and still have room for a couple kids and groceries.
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Sweet Car
Ryan111, 10/14/2002
1992 GMC Typhoon Turbo 2dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very fast, powerful, rare vehicle. Coolest looking car I've owned and deceiving extremely quick acceleratio
Sport Car In Disguise
W1ck3d, 09/11/2008
1992 GMC Typhoon Turbo 2dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Typhoon is fun to drive and deceptively fast. It can run head to head with a same-year Vette and this thing is definitely not a fiberglass sports car. It launches like a rocket and sticks to the road like glue. It may not be the fastest production SUV anymore, but that's OK when you take into account that it took 15-16 years for the rest of the automotive world to catch up. If you have the opportunity to buy or even drive one, don't pass it up. They are becoming increasingly rare and a definite collectible. I will leave you with this: I was looking for a turbo import, LS1 Trans-Am/Camaro, C4/C5 Vette, and I adamantly refused to buy a truck/SUV and now I couldn't be happier.
best s.u.v ever made
quicksuv, 05/31/2004
1992 GMC Typhoon Turbo 2dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the quickest s.u.v ever produced and its at the same time extremely confortable. this thing does 0-60mph is 5 secs enough to blow away new sport cars
Sleeper King of the Road
Typhoon=Typhool, 02/12/2007
1993 GMC Typhoon Turbo 2dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I first came in contact with this beast almost when they came out and I could not keep my eyes off it. As soon as I could find a good example of one, I bought. Best purchase I ever made.I believe that you only go around in life once, so you shouldn't cheat yourself out of an experience like this. Buy it, have some fun with it, and sell it so someone else can have some fun. Don't be greedy.
Best Buggy I ever had
Bunnie Gabel, 09/19/2019
1993 GMC Typhoon Turbo 2dr SUV AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I actually purchased the car for my 21 year old son at the time. The first time I got behind her wheel I knew she was MINE! Bit of rear swayback, but I loved that car.
Typhoon
Asmo Smith, 02/15/2009
1992 GMC Typhoon Turbo 2dr SUV AWD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fast, Somewhat reliable, needs spark plugs at least every 12k. Most parts are obsolete or cost a fortune, or both. Fast fun, if you have lots of time to maintain it.
sick little ride
gat, 10/23/2002
1992 GMC Typhoon Turbo 2dr SUV AWD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has been the best auto i have ever owned. It is the best pullen up to kids in there trans ams or z28s and blowin them off the roadthey usually have a funny look on there face when i beat them they think its a blazer. It is so rare people dont evan know what they are anymore.If you find one you better buy it.