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2008 Pontiac Torrent - Consumer Opinions

 

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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 37 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
GXP is the way to go if buying any Pontiac
Source: MSN Autos

...trans shifts smooth when u stomp the gas. rare to see another GXP on the road(i do alot of driving) Cons: Horrible turning radius ! (worse than my extra cab Silverado) Satilite radio cuts out alot ! OnStar not as good as i expected. Some blind spots(would be worse for a shorter peorson) 6-speed Trans seems cheap, very indecisive when slowly accelerating. Gas miage is bad for a V6 ,if u compare with things like an SS trailblazer (SS has 400Hp and is rated for 15-20mpg vs 16-24mpg for the GXP- 265Hp) could be worse i guess.lol. rear security cover(deck cover) only avaiable as aftermarket...

#2
Torrent AWD
Source: Cars.com

..."We have found the torrent to be a very reliable, comfortable, and enjoyable vehicle.
We purched it new in 2006 and in 2 years rolled on 60,000 mile driving everything from highways to snow/ice covered winter roads and found the handling and preformance above expectation.
In fact we loved it so much we just purchased a new 2008 in order to add leather, sunroof, XM, and 100,000 mile warrenty.
Not that we would have need the warenty the 2006 was never back to the dealer and the only expense we had for it were oil changes and a set of tires."...

#3
Crossover Suv
Source: CarGurus

...I did my research before finally selecting the Torrent.
The car is solid and performs beautifully. Interior is quiet.
I will truly enjoy owning this car. This is a step above the Saturn Vue with regards to construction and power. It is well worth the time for a test drive...

#4
MY FAVORITE!
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: I love my car! 2 years ago i got into a really bad reck and totaling my brand new ponitac torrent still with the dealers tag.
I came out with only a scratch and it was a horrible wreck.
So I know it is safe first hand. So needless to say the next car to replace it was a silver torrent.
Cons: At the time I paid way to much for it brand new and now I am in negative equity.... Buy this car used with 2,000 miles and it will be atleast 10,000 cheaper!!!!!! Overall: VERY GREAT CAR!!!!...

#5
Very reliable
Source: Cars.com

..."Would recommend this car. It handles nicely. It is very sporty and comfortable. Good mileage for me- 17.7 city and 24,5 highway. Lots of power."...

#6
Great Vehicle
Source: Cars.com

..."Bought it brand new. Got a great deal. I love the styling.
Has pleanty of room to carry things. Split rear seats come in very handy.
I get 26 MPG on the highway and 18 - 20 MPG in the city. Front wheel does well in the snow, but I would recommend getting all wheel drive."...

#7
Torrent
Source: CarGurus

...Having three kids, and a very busy schedule, this Torrent surpasses what I need right now.
Great on the highway as well and in the city. Excellent on fuel, and it is well within my budget. Awesome sound system, love cranking the tunes and just drive...

#8
Plugged Heater Core
Source: Edmunds

...I've loved my Torrent. It drives great and looks great.
But, I've had it almost exactly 2 years and the heater stopped working.
Per the dealership, I've got a plugged heater core wich is $400-500 to fix.
They also have another Torrent in the shop right now with the same problem.
This seems a bit odd to me that 2006 Torrents would start having this problem. Wished it had a 5 year/100,000 warranty. I don't think the 3 year/36,000 covers long enough...

#9
Great small SUV
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Great handling, good on gas, looks good Cons: Seats not very comfortable Overall: Great small SUV would recommend...

#10
best ever owned
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Exelent vehical plenty of power, great brakes,
awd is exelent in the snow, interior room, driver info center, heated seats, onstar, hands free phone; all work flawless after three years of owning this car.
Cons: center counsol and hand brake configuration not thought out very well Overall: we looked at toyota and honda when we bought but the torrent won hands down.
now we are looking at the terrian but can't get one unless we trade the torrent, we decided to wait to get the terrian so we can keep the torrent, thats how much we like it...


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None of those competitors even offer performance packages.

The 2008 Pontiac Torrent also delivers a far more credible facsimile of sporty handling than the typical truck-based SUV (or even car-based crossover), but its Chevrolet Equinox donor chassis can't keep pace with the Opel that underpins the new Saturn Vue and Vue Red Line performance edition.

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