Used 2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Great first SUV
Eric Godat, 04/28/2009
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
Just read the news about Pontiac perhaps going good bye. Sad but this Pontiac Torrent is a rock solid performer and for good value. It is said GM always stops building a car when they got it right. I echo most of the comments above. This is a fun to drive vehicle and handles well for the 3.4L Minor gripes: the cupholder window control, Perhaps a luggage rack bar on top as standard. Back seat room is far superior to all other midsize SUVs. The only problem? My 20 year old daughter now "claims" it as her primary driving vehicle! But such is life when you teach children how to help pick a car( she picked it). But I have fun on my commute motorcycle
best for the money
Snappy, 07/21/2009
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have been a sedan or coupe driver all my life, I also build and drive street rods, but this torrent is the most fun vehicle I have ever owned. I always am looking for an excuse to go somewhere. I have looked at other vehicles and it seems to me that this car offers a lot more goodies for the money.
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The best crossover vehicle I've owned
Walter Conrad, 02/20/2008
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This will be the third crossover vehicle I have owned the other 2 being Subaru Outbacks a 1997 and a 2002. The Pontiac has it all over them. More power, more room, better styling, better fuel economy all with a lower price tag. The interior on the Pontiac Torrent is very roomy, comfortable and well laid out. Cargo space is huge and versitile because of the sliding rear seat. Fit and finish is outstanding both inside and out. Power from the standard 3.4L V6 is impressive and the 5 speed automatic transmission is smooth shifting and the rest of the drivetrain is also smooth and quiet. Handling, braking and ride quality are top notch as good as I have experienced in vehicles costing much more.
Would recommend
Persy , 01/19/2010
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought in Pittsburgh in Feb 2008. Has handled very well in snow and rain! Doesn't have a lot of horsepower - but, that keeps the MPG lower. Some of the inside features are breaking (mirror covers). But, overall a very reliable car, and I drive a LOT.
Don't buy
joslin3, Englewood, CO, 11/27/2013
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 21 people found this review helpful
Absolutely horrible and because you now must deal with GM they don't want to recall these vehicles because that would cause them to fix a problem that Pontiac created.I have owned one for almost 2 years and I have had nothing but problems,within a month of owning it the radio didn't work, the lock on the drivers door costs 300 to fix because unless you actually try to open it while it is locked you would of never known it doesn't lock, the rear windshield wiper motor went, the wheel bearings are 300 a piece, and because of how they are made it is common for rocks and sticks to get into the cv shaft and cause 200 in damage.Stabilitrak & ABS light constantly on & off.