2008 Pontiac Torrent User Reviews

Average Ratings from 6 reviews

Performance: 4.2 / 5
Appearance: 4.8 / 5
Build Quality: 4.2 / 5
Overall: 4.7 / 5

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Dana writes:

2008 Pontiac Torrent Base Review

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Excellent on Fuel

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Can't think of one right now..

Torrent — Having three kids, and a very busy schedule, this Torrent surpasses what I need right now. Great on the highway as well and in the city. Excellent on fuel, and it is well within my budget. Awesome sound system, love cranking the tunes and just drive.

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HumbleMan writes:

2008 Pontiac Torrent Base Review

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The back seat is huge. Plenty of interior cargo space. PHENOMENAL FUEL ECONOMY

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Front wheel drive. Could be a little more responsive

Nice Vehicle Overall — For what it is, the vehicle runs and drives very well. This is rated at 185 hp. Could use a few more ponies to really impress. But the two biggest appeals to this vehicle for me was the back seat....and the fuel economy.

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Harbud writes:

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Universally useful! Dog crates, kids, passengers, camping, trips to the dump. Surprisingly good on gas.

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Small design flaws and some cheap parts that GM wont own up to are frustrating.

I'd Buy Another One — I really do like this vehicle and it has been fantastically reliable. GM has some owning up to do as far as gasketing and water leaks as well the TPMS sensors that keep corroding. Despite my crummy Dealership and GM frustrations the vehicle is worth it.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Matt writes:

2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP AWD Review

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Great for the value

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Pontiac is defunct

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Great Car — I loved this car. The performance on it was great for a small crossover. For being an american car the build quality was pretty good. I thought the appearance on it looked very good. This was an awesome car to drive and the sound that it made was amazing!

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

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Mike writes:

2008 Pontiac Torrent Base AWD Review

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AWD, looks awsome, tons of room inside

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Nose-heavy, interior is kinda cheap looking.

Pontiac — This new Pontiac is pretty good. It lacks alot or courtesy features like lighting under the dash and doors and its alittle clumsy in turns, but the AWD is awsome. This SUV is very hard to get off its course in the snow. Not bad for under $25,000.

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Bonnie writes:

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Solid construction

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Crossover Suv — I did my research before finally selecting the Torrent. The car is solid and performs beautifully. Interior is quiet. I will truly enjoy owning this car. This is a step above the Saturn Vue with regards to construction and power. It is well worth the time for a test drive.

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	2008 Pontiac Torrent	2008 Chevrolet Equinox	2008 Saturn VUE

Cost	$12,556 Average Instant Market Value	$14,689 Average Instant Market Value	$13,241 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway)	24	24	26
Horsepower	185	185	169
Crash Test Rating	5	5	5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)	35.2	35.2	29.2
Front Leg Room (inches)	41.2	41.2	40.7

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2009 Pontiac Torrent Reviews

Great Reliable Car. By holhol2

This car is very reliable. I loved it so much that I had leased it first and then kept it and I am now financing. It has held up perfect except for a few dints from people opening their doors the pa... Read More

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2007 Pontiac Torrent Reviews

Yea By Austin

it is an ok car but it has a lot of road noise but it s a nice car for what i will need it for good for road trips to iowa and notbad in rain but i like it Read More

2007 Torrent By Sharon

It's sporty but roomy. It is higher up than a car, great in traffic which is all I ever drive in. It has great fuel mileage - once every 2 weeks. it is fun too bad it didn't come with Onstar -- lik... Read More

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2006 Pontiac Torrent Reviews

Good And Reliable By JorgeAlberto

Excellent head and leg room for tall or big folks in both front and rear seating areas with ample power, however it is not big enough to accommodate luggage for a 7+ day trip to wineries to collect 10... Read More

Really Like The Torrent. Interior Was A Big Plus For Me. By Rp20

Great car. Not bad on gas and very roomy than most small SUVs in its class. Back seat slides forward or back. Interior is way better than the base model Equinox I had before this. I love the bla... Read More

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Good And Reliable By JorgeAlberto

Really Like The Torrent. Interior Was A Big Plus For Me. By Rp20