Used 2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Spacious, Comfortable, Fun to Drive, Good Value
aldwis25, Beloit, WI, 09/01/2013
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
67 of 70 people found this review helpful
Bought used at 5K mi., has +97K mi. now. Overall reliable, comfortable, smooth ride, fun to drive. Get about 17 city/24 hwy mpg. Pros: Very spacious front/rear seating and cargo space; comfortable; reliable; smooth ride for low-price basic crossover class (broad wheel base). Cons: Replaced heating/A/C actuator motor at 53K (+$900 repair) but was GM recall later - contacted dealer, reimbursed same day; replaced wheel bearings at 75K; replaced bolts on exhaust at 86K (apparently common problem on Torrent and Equinox - made exhaust loud - easy $20 fix); slow pick-up at acceleration; odd window controls placement (all in front seat center console).
Love It
QOTW, 11/04/2007
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Love the Torrent, I went from an Olds Bravada 03 luxury SUV to this and have not missed a moment of the other. Drove my dad's Z71 over the wkd. and couldnt wait to get my SUV back b/c its quieter and handles the bumps better. Overall the perfect SUV for a growing family with lots of room! Has pep in its step.
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In the shop a lot!
Joanna, 08/26/2009
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have taken my 2006 Torrent in to get fixed more than i'd like to say. The one that's bothering me the most is that during the past 23,000 miles I have had the bearings replaced 3 times... this is not normal, correct? It is in the shop right now and since it is no longer under warranty, they will not pay for the bearings to be replaced again. I am so frustrated and do not know what to do. Any advice?
Excellent SUV
Steve B., Harvey, IL, 06/26/2018
updated 08/15/2019
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought new off the showroom floor,now has 325k miles.Still will pull our pop up camper with it.Replaced a flexplate due to cracking at about 180k, the only real issue we've had.Front hubs seem to go out around 80k miles.I replace them myself for around $100 each.Overall has been a very reliable SUV.Too bad it's not made any more. Suspension has a sport feel, different than the sister GM SUVs like it. The wife does not want to get rid of it still,but keeping an eye out for a lower mileage Torrent now to replace it.Edmunds aked for an update: still going strong at 335k miles,had to replace one coolant pipe due to rust. Replaced trans cooler lines at 340k due to started leaking. Total cost for both around 100 for parts and fluids.Otherwise no issues
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Good Car, So Far
Mike, 11/09/2006
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
My wife was bent on buying one of these things from the first time she saw one on "Survivor." I was wary, partly because I wasn't thrilled about getting an SUV, and partly because I'm wary of purchasing anything else from GM (or any American auto maker, for that matter). To be honest, I must admit that I'm pleasantly surprised. The ride is comfortable. and it drives quite nicely. The sound system is more than adequate, and we love the sun-roof and leather heated seats. It doesn't feel top-heavy when rounding corners, and rides more like a car than a truck. We've had no problems thus far. And for the record, I don't ever like admitting when I'm wrong. But this was a good choice.