Used 2006 Pontiac Torrent SUV Consumer Reviews
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Lots of room, poor fuel economy/engine
DandT, 06/20/2007
2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my first GM product and my first SUV. Great inside - nice and roomy. Can't use front cupholder and e brake at same time. Only 21-22 mpg.Drives wonderfully - very smooth. Very quiet ride. A pleasure to drive until three weeks ago. Carbon buildup in cylinders at only 21,000 miles and I'm not putting trashy gas in it. Something isn't burning right and GM wants to put a band-aid on it instead of finding the cause of the carbon build-up. Ive been without my vehicle for three weeks. Way too new to be having problems.
Worst Car Ever!
trish526, 08/07/2008
2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This has to be the biggest lemon I ever bought! It's now 2 years old and it's been in for service over 10 times starting 6 months after I bought it. It's been in for reasons ranging from a bad battery to the ignition column locking up. Each time I take it in service claims it's fixed and each time I have the same issue or a whole new one. I've called Pontiac and GMC and neither can help me. I'm now stuck in a car that's been deemed unsafe for another 2 years because it will cost me too much to get out. I cringe whenever I drive the car and brace myself to deal with service centers. If you want reliable, go with a Honda. If you want headaches, buy a GMC or Pontiac.
Excellent Vehicle, Price and Durability
Moe, 05/19/2010
2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned this vehicle for nearly 4 years. The interior is spaceous, providing plenty of room for passengers in both the front and back seats. Never had any problems with engine, transmission or brakes. I maintain my vehicle every 3,000 miles and rotate tires per 6,000 miles. Replaced tires at 53,000. Only wish I had insisted on a sunroof and leather interior. No complaints!
Good for the money...kind of
Busy Mom, 07/14/2007
2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Good looks inside and out help make up for the lack of HP (185) in comparison to some other SUVs. The A/C lacks in hot weather. Dealer says they don't work as well when it's hot out. Works great in cool/mild weather. Fun ride and very roomy. The sliding back seat is great.
Worst SUV, lots of REPAIRS
rocky, 02/07/2009
2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We purchased this vehicle because we wanted a SUV that had better gas mileage than our Envoy. But wish we had just purchased another Envoy!! Have had car in shop numerous times, check engine light repeatly comes on, had front wheel bearings replaced. Now the drivers' side heated seat BURNED UP, it even melted my husbands belt!!! I think they(Pontiac) should think about the issue!! Would not buy another TORRENT.
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