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The Torrent could be one of the best SUV on the road today. It gets great gas mileage and comes with a 100,000-Mile/5-year Powertrain Limited Warranty. Pontiac added a bonus with OnStar as a standard feature in the Torrent.
With lots of cargo space in the rear and seating for 5 the Torrent is perfect for the family on the go. It is a roomy vehicle without being overwhelming. The engine in the Torrent provides pick up easily while still providing a comfortable ride.
The suspension and the handling are very stable and smooth. Compared with other SUVs, the Pontiac Torrent performs well on comfort, mileage, hauling and storage space.
Torrent also comes in a choice of 9 exterior colors and 6 interior colors some cloth, some leather.
The Torrent takes turns well, rates good where traction and rpms are concerned and has very comfortable body and leg room and you'll see why it makes a good choice for both in-city driving well as highway interstate driving.
The Torrent's pricing starts at about $23,000 and the standard engine specs are 3.4L V6, 12 valve, 185 hp @ 5200 rpm.
The automatic transmission in the Torrent is the standard version is 5-speed, electronically controlled while the GXP version which is electronically controlled comes with 6-speed automatic transmission. The Torrent gets 19 mpg for in-city driving and 26 mpg on the highway.
The NHTSA or the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration gave the Torrent 5 stars in frontal and side-impact crash and this was possible thanks to the fact that the CUV has a welded tubular safety cage and a high-strength steel integral body and frame design.
It really is a very practical vehicle to have, whether for the young, the old or the large family. Being a perfect combination of comfort, design and good road handling, not to mention the economical fuel mileage, the Pontiac Torrent is probably the most practical decision you could make today. You get a lot of vehicle for the price.