Pontiac Torrent is an intermediate crossover produced by General Motors for models from 2006 to 2009. Substitute for Aztec, it is a slightly restored version of the first generation Chevrolet Equinox.
Torrent shares its basic and mechanical structure with Equinox. However, Torrent has a different front and rear to visually differentiate it from Equinox. The suspension is also modified to be more toned and sporty, and the electronic power steering is recalibrated to give a firmer and less artificial impression. The Torrent shares 185 hp (138 kW; 188 PS) 3.1 L V6 with 5-Speed ​​automatic transmission Aisin AF33.
Pontiac Torrent was featured as one of the prizes in the reality television series Survivor in 2005 as well as Criss Angel Mindfreak in the same year.
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GXP
GXP trim comes with a new 6 speed automatic transmission (with Manual Tap Up/Down shifting capability) paired to 3.6Ã, L DOHC SFI V6 with 264 hp (197 kW, 268 PS) engine, (reportedly 0-60 mph time 6, 9 seconds). Other features include: 5 inch 18 inch chrome wheels, double hood spoons, and unique front and rear body kits. The Torrent GXP Edition is 188.80 inches (4,796 mm) in overall length, 71.40 inches (1.814 mm) wide, and 68.30 inches (1.735 mm) high. The GXP Torrent sits 1 inch (25 mm) lower to the ground and has a ground clearance of 6.6 inches (170 mm). The lower positions are accented by 18-inch wheels and non-existent roof racks, giving a smoother design flow than the standard Torrent. The GXP model also features performance-tuned suspension, hydraulically-assisted power steering (compared to electrically supported standards), improved interior trim (featuring piano black and chrome trim on console and dash gauge), dual chrome-tip exhaust and tools GXP custom gauges and console trims. The navigation system is a choice along with heated leather sports seats, DVD entertainment system, and Sunroof. GXP became available for sale in the fall of 2007 as a 2008 model.
General Motors repeatedly advertises Torrent GXP on TV commercials and claims that GXP Torrent has more horsepower advantages than BMW X3 in GM's effort to make Pontiac a cheap competitor to BMW.
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Podium Edition
For the 2008 model year, Torrent got the Podium Edition trim for the Vancouver 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Torrent Podium Edition is only sold in Canada.
Termination
Pontiac Torrent discontinued after the 2009 model, the last Torrent was launched from the assembly line on September 2, 2009, as a result of the redesigned Chevrolet Equinox for the 2010 model year, and also as a result of General Motors stopping the Pontiac Brand in 2010 as well. Originally a new Buick SUV built on the GM Theta platform will be introduced in 2010 to be used as Torrent's successor, but General Motors decided to replace Torrent with a new GMC SUV built on GM Theta platform called Medan GMC, which went on sale in 2009 for the 2010 model year.
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External links
- The official American website
- The Canadian official website
- Torrent and other GM crossover fan sites
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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