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Available in base and performance-oriented GXP trim levels, the five-seat Torrent compact SUV comes with front- or all-wheel drive and a choice of V-6 engines. The Pontiac Torrent is closely related to the Chevrolet Equinox. The Torrent's competition is the Ford Escape, Jeep Liberty and Toyota RAV4.
New for 2009
New standard equipment for 2009 includes side curtain airbags on all Torrent models.
Exterior
The Torrent's twin-port grille is traditional Pontiac; otherwise, overall body lines are similar to the related Equinox SUV. Built on a 112.5-inch wheelbase, the base Torrent is 188.8 inches long overall, 71.4 inches wide and 69.3 inches tall. It's the longest by at least 7 inches compared to the Escape, Liberty and RAV4, and is roughly the same width as those three SUVs. Three new colors, Quicksilver Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic and Cyber Gray Metallic, plus 16-inch wheels and a rear spoiler are nice standard features.
Interior
The backseat is split 60/40, and the front passenger seat folds down. An adjustable rear seat yields greater legroom for backseat passengers when it's moved rearward and expands the cargo area when it's moved forward. The backseat also reclines. Cargo volume totals 35.2 cubic feet with the backseat raised and expands to 68.6 cubic feet when that seat is folded. Optional leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, power driver's seat, six-CD stereo and steering-wheel stereo controls make the inside of the Torrent the place to be.
Under the Hood
Base Torrents have a 185-horsepower, 3.4-liter V-6 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission that produces 250 pounds-feet of torque. Available 3,500-pound towing capacity, MacPherson struts, and a four-link independent suspension is cover all the bases.
Safety
An electronic stability system is standard and comes with electronic trailer sway control, which activates the electronic stability system when it detects trailer sway caused by an improper trailer weight balance or excessive vehicle speed. Antilock brakes, and standard side curtain airbags with rollover sensors do their part to keep you safe.
