Pontiac Torrent

Name: 2009 Pontiac Torrent
Brand: Pontiac

EPA MPG: NA

CR's Take

This twin to the Chevrolet Equinox has easy access to its roomy rear seat. The 3.4-liter V6 lacks refinement and gets just 18 mpg overall; the powerful 3.6-liter is more refined. Handling is clumsy, and the absorbent low-speed ride becomes unsettled at speed. We found the front seats uncomfortable. Interior quality is subpar, and some controls could be better located. Curtain air bags are standard. 2010 brings a redesigned Equinox with a more efficient four-cylinder direct-injection engine and much-improved controls, seats, and interior quality. The redesign won't be sold as a Pontiac but as the GMC Terrain.

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

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

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.