2009 Pontiac Torrent

2009 Pontiac Torrent Price Range: $24,820 - $31,415

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the average SUV over the Pontiac Torrent. The typical SUV outpulls the Torrent by a large margin.

Dimensions
The typical SUV is substantially more bulky than the Torrent. The Pontiac Torrent's tank is approximately the same size as the typical SUV's, though the average SUV's is somewhat larger. The Pontiac Torrent and the typical SUV compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Pontiac Torrent's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the typical SUV.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Pontiac Torrent is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the typical SUV. Regarding gas mileage, the Pontiac Torrent is a little better than the typical SUV, but not by much. In terms of MSRP, the typical SUV costs substantially more than the Torrent.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the average SUV and the Pontiac Torrent most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Pontiac Torrent's engine is substantially smaller than the typical SUV's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The typical SUV packs quite a punch compared to the Pontiac Torrent in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Pontiac Torrent offers a bit more head room than the average SUV, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Pontiac Torrent make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the typical SUV.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Torrent isn't quite as generous as the typical SUV's.