Pontiac Torrent

Name: 2008 Pontiac Torrent
Brand: Pontiac

EPA MPG: NA

CR's Take

The Torrent is a rebadged Chevrolet Equinox. In our tests of the Equinox, we found the rear seat roomy, and it can slide to increase passenger or cargo room. Interior quality is subpar, and the 3.4-liter V6 is coarse and returns unimpressive fuel economy at 18 mpg overall. The ride is acceptable at low speeds, but handling is clumsy and the turning circle is wide. We found the front seats uncomfortable and some controls poorly located. The Equinox's tip-up in the government rollover test has been addressed by standard ESC. 2009 brings standard curtain air bags.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Marginal

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Marginal

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Marginal

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Front

3.4-liter V6 (185 hp)
3.6-liter V6 (264 hp)

6-speed automatic
5-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.