The Pontiac Torrent is a mid-sizecrossover SUV produced by General Motors for the 2006 to 2009 model years. A replacement for the Aztek, it was a mildly restyled version of the first-generation Chevrolet Equinox. The Torrent shared its basic body structure and mechanicals with the Equinox. However, the Torrent has a different front and rear end to distinguish it visually from the Equinox. The suspension was also modified to be firmer and sportier, and the electronic power steering was recalibrated to deliver a firmer, less artificial feel.
The Torrent shared the Equinox's 185 hp (138 kW; 188 PS) 3.4 L V6 with the 5-Speed Aisin AF33 automatic transmission.
Like other Pontiac models in the lineup, trim levels of the Torrent were entry-level Base, mid-level GT, and performance-oriented GXP. The GXP featured a more powerful 3.6-liter DOHC SFI V6 engine and a six-speed automatic transmission, along with a unique body kit and other exterior styling cues.
GXPedit
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP
The GXP trim came with a new 6 speed automatic transmission (with Manual Tap Up/Down shifting capability) paired to a 3.6 L DOHC SFI V6 with 264 hp (197 kW; 268 PS) engine, (with a reported 0-60 mph time of 6.9 seconds).[citation needed] Other features include: 18 inch 5-spoke chrome wheels, twin hood scoops, and a unique front and rear body kit. The GXP edition Torrent is 188.80 inches (4,796 mm) long overall, 71.40 inches (1,814 mm) wide, and 68.30 inches (1,735 mm) tall. The GXP Torrent sits 1 inch (25 mm) lower to the ground and has 6.6 inches (170 mm) of ground clearance. The lower stance is accented by the 18 inch wheels and the absent roof rack, giving the Torrent a smoother design flow compared to the standard Torrent. The GXP model also features a performance-tuned suspension, hydraulic power-assisted steering (as opposed to the electric power-assisted standard Torrent), improved interior trim (featuring piano black and chrome trim on the console and dash gauges), dual chrome-tipped exhaust, and GXP specific gauges and console trim. A navigation system is an option along with heated sport leather seats, DVD entertainment system, and Sunroof. The GXP became available for sale in the fall of 2007 as a 2008 model.
General Motors has repeatedly advertised the Torrent GXP on TV commercials claiming that the Torrent GXP had more of a horsepower advantage than the BMW X3 in an effort for GM to make Pontiac a low-cost rival to BMW.[2]
Podium Editionedit
Pontiac Torrent Podium Edition
For the 2008 model year, the Torrent received the Podium Edition trim to coincide with the Vancouver 2010Winter Olympic Games. The Torrent Podium Edition was exclusive to the Canadian market.
Discontinuationedit
The Pontiac Torrent was discontinued after the 2009 model year. The last Torrent was manufactured on September 2, 2009 as a result of General Motors discontinuing the Pontiac division in 2010.[citation needed] Originally, a new Buick SUV built on the GM Theta platform was going to be introduced in 2010 to serve as a replacement for the Torrent, but General Motors decided to replace the Torrent with a new GMC SUV built on the GM Theta platform called the GMC Terrain, which went on sale in 2009 for the 2010 model year.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Pontiac Torrent news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2018 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Pontiac Torrent is a mid size crossover SUV produced by General Motors for the 2006 to 2009 model years A replacement for the Aztek it was a mildly restyled version of the first generation Chevrolet Equinox The Torrent shared its basic body structure and mechanicals with the Equinox However the Torrent has a different front and rear end to distinguish it visually from the Equinox The suspension was also modified to be firmer and sportier and the electronic power steering was recalibrated to deliver a firmer less artificial feel Pontiac TorrentOverviewManufacturerGeneral MotorsAlso calledChevrolet EquinoxProduction2005 September 2009Model years2006 2009AssemblyCanada Ingersoll Ontario CAMI Automotive Body and chassisClassMid size crossover SUVBody style5 door SUVLayoutTransverse front engine front wheel drive all wheel drivePlatformGM Theta platform GMT192RelatedSaturn VueOpel AntaraSuzuki XL 7PowertrainEngine3 4 L 204 CID 1 LNJ V63 6 L 217 CID 1 LY7 V6TransmissionAisin AF33 5 speed automatic GM 6T70 6 speed automaticDimensionsWheelbase112 5 in 2 858 mm Length188 8 in 4 796 mm Width71 4 in 1 814 mm Height69 3 in 1 760 mm ChronologyPredecessorPontiac AztekSuccessorGMC TerrainBuick Envision Contents 1 Design 2 GXP 3 Podium Edition 4 Discontinuation 5 Engines 6 Sales 7 References 8 External linksDesign edit nbsp Rear viewThe Torrent shared the Equinox s 185 hp 138 kW 188 PS 3 4 L V6 with the 5 Speed Aisin AF33 automatic transmission Like other Pontiac models in the lineup trim levels of the Torrent were entry level Base mid level GT and performance oriented GXP The GXP featured a more powerful 3 6 liter DOHC SFI V6 engine and a six speed automatic transmission along with a unique body kit and other exterior styling cues GXP edit nbsp 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXPThe GXP trim came with a new 6 speed automatic transmission with Manual Tap Up Down shifting capability paired to a 3 6 L DOHC SFI V6 with 264 hp 197 kW 268 PS engine with a reported 0 60 mph time of 6 9 seconds citation needed Other features include 18 inch 5 spoke chrome wheels twin hood scoops and a unique front and rear body kit The GXP edition Torrent is 188 80 inches 4 796 mm long overall 71 40 inches 1 814 mm wide and 68 30 inches 1 735 mm tall The GXP Torrent sits 1 inch 25 mm lower to the ground and has 6 6 inches 170 mm of ground clearance The lower stance is accented by the 18 inch wheels and the absent roof rack giving the Torrent a smoother design flow compared to the standard Torrent The GXP model also features a performance tuned suspension hydraulic power assisted steering as opposed to the electric power assisted standard Torrent improved interior trim featuring piano black and chrome trim on the console and dash gauges dual chrome tipped exhaust and GXP specific gauges and console trim A navigation system is an option along with heated sport leather seats DVD entertainment system and Sunroof The GXP became available for sale in the fall of 2007 as a 2008 model General Motors has repeatedly advertised the Torrent GXP on TV commercials claiming that the Torrent GXP had more of a horsepower advantage than the BMW X3 in an effort for GM to make Pontiac a low cost rival to BMW 2 Podium Edition edit nbsp Pontiac Torrent Podium EditionFor the 2008 model year the Torrent received the Podium Edition trim to coincide with the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games The Torrent Podium Edition was exclusive to the Canadian market Discontinuation editThe Pontiac Torrent was discontinued after the 2009 model year The last Torrent was manufactured on September 2 2009 as a result of General Motors discontinuing the Pontiac division in 2010 citation needed Originally a new Buick SUV built on the GM Theta platform was going to be introduced in 2010 to serve as a replacement for the Torrent but General Motors decided to replace the Torrent with a new GMC SUV built on the GM Theta platform called the GMC Terrain which went on sale in 2009 for the 2010 model year Engines editYears Engine Power Torque2006 2009 3 4 L LNJ V6 185 hp 138 kW 210 lb ft 285 N m 2008 2009 3 6 L LY7 V6 264 hp 197 kW 250 lb ft 339 N m Sales editCalendar year Sales US 2005 10 303 3 2006 43 174 4 2007 32 644 4 2008 20 625 5 2009 9 638Total 116 375References edit a b 2008 Pontiac Torrent Press release GM August 1 2007 Gavigan Sarah 4 June 2009 Pontiac Torrent Local ad YouTube Archived from the original on 2021 12 22 Retrieved 16 January 2021 GM Reports 392 041 Deliveries in December Press release GM January 4 2006 a b GM Reports 323 453 December Deliveries 3 87 Million Vehicles Sold in 2007 Press release GM January 3 2008 Deliveries December 09 XLS media gm com content Retrieved 2010 04 02 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pontiac Torrent Official American website Official Canadian website Torrent and other GM crossovers fan site Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pontiac Torrent amp oldid 1197294554, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
