Pontiac Torrent
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| Pontiac Torrent | |
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| Also called: | Chevrolet Equinox |
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| Manufacturer: | CAMI |
| Production: | 2006–present |
| Assembly: | Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada |
| Predecessor: | Pontiac Aztek |
| Class: | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Platform: | FF/4WD Theta |
| Engine: | 3.4 L LNJ V6 |
| Transmission: | 5-Speed Automatic |
| Wheelbase: | 112.50 in. |
| Length: | 188.80 in. |
| Width: | 71.40 in. |
| Height: | 69.30 in. |
| Fuel capacity: | 16 gal. |
| Related: | Saturn VUE Chevrolet Equinox Suzuki XL7 |
| Similar: | Honda CR-V Hyundai Santa Fe Mercury Mariner |
The Pontiac Torrent is a sport utility vehicle (SUV) sold by the Pontiac division of General Motors, and replaced the U-body Aztek as the company's crossover SUV for 2006. Basically, the Torrent is an upscale Chevrolet Equinox on the Theta platform. The Torrent was introduced at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show and went on sale in late summer 2005.
The Torrent shares its basic body structure and mechanicals with the Equinox; however, the Torrent has a different front and rear end which makes it appear like a Pontiac rather than a Chevrolet. The suspension was also modified to be firmer and sportier and was dubbed FE2. Finally, the electronic power steering was also recalibrated to deliver a firmer, less artificial feel. The Torrent shares the Equinox's 185 hp 3.4 L V6 built in China. It is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission.
The Pontiac Torrent was featured as one of the prizes in the reality television series Survivor in 2005 as well as Criss Angel's Mindfreak in the same year.
[edit] External links
- Official American website
- Official Canadian website
- Pontiac Torrent Owners Club
- Torrent Owners Club & Forum
- PontiacTorrent.org
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