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

4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

"Sporty" family vehicle

BSTinman, 01/05/2006
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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The Torrent has been great so far. I was in fear that the engine would not be enough, but unless your into drag racing your family SUV I don't think you'll have much to worry about. A lot of people complain about the steering but I drive 80 miles a day and its not an issue with me...rather pleasant. The comfort level is tremendous. Love it.

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4 out of 5 stars

Fun car, frame giving out now

Johny, Greensburg, PA, 08/12/2020
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I loved driving this car. I ran it to 175,000 and bought it at 135,000. Its a fun car to drive in my opinion and major mechanical problems were few. Hub assembly had to be replaced and the muffler had to be replaced. There may have been one or two more things that needed done, but I can’t quite remember. That is to be expected with an older car. Both of those problems were around 150,000 miles. Also, the cd player broke. My sister has the same car and we had those same problems. The frame and rust is the biggest downfall. It is pretty bad at 175,000. Both my sister and I needed it welded at some point too. I assume if you take better care of it, its better (not sure if mine was kept in a garage before I bought mine). Overall, sad to see the car go because I did love it, but it had to because of rust and frame.

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5 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
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4.13 out of 5 stars

Ask the dealer

Leann Bell, 10/03/2009
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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Ive had my Torrent for some time now no big problems so far lots of little ones had it serviced the mechanic left radiator cap off over heated on a trip. I asked the dealership how to verify that AWD is operational, said to take it out put it in mud and try to see if it works, GM can't answer this question either. Worried about wheel bearings. Not good work from dealer shop.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

It's OK

Jocelyn, 12/19/2008
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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So I had a Honda Civic and was forced to get rid of it for an SUV, not happy to begin with. Now I have 45K and my windshield has a 3+ crack that started from the right lower seal! Nothing hit my car. Now it's in my face. My rotors thump and my car won't crank over sometimes. I live in a snowy area and have driven it in the snow but never ever saw the AWD light kick on. It used to shift rough but now it's OK. I guess it was just because it was new. It's OK though, not happy with it but love the sunroof and definitely the stereo and sound system

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Enjoying New Torrent

JohnV, 01/09/2006
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
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I wasn't interested in an SUV until I test drove a Torrent. I was very impressed on how it handled,and how enjoyable it was to drive. The interior also caught my eye with the great amount of leg room in the back.

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