

Pontiac Torrent
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Pontiac Torrent Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Pontiac Torrent rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
We need more owners to participate before we can provide a Vehicle Reliability Survey result for the Torrent.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Pontiac Torrent--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Pontiac Torrent Repair Histories
To supplement our Vehicle Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Pontiac Torrent repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:
Pontiac Torrent Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Pontiac Torrent Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Pontiac Torrent's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the Pontiac Torrent's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
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Pontiac Torrent MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Pontiac Torrent. Price the Pontiac Torrent.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. | Rbt. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4-door SUV | Base | 24,820 | 23,207 | 695 | 2,500 |
| GXP | 29,420 | 27,508 | 695 | 2,500 |
Pontiac Torrent Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Pontiac Torrent and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Pontiac Torrent price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Pontiac Torrent.
Dealer Price Quotes
Pontiac Torrent Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Pontiac Torrent Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Pontiac Torrent's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Pontiac Torrent, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Pontiac Torrent Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Pontiac Torrent?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a Torrent--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Pontiac Torrent review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Pontiac Torrent Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Pontiac Torrent tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Pontiac Torrent--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Pontiac Torrent Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Torrent by owners, visit:
GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum
2009 Pontiac Torrent Specifications
Repair Info by VIN
Want repair and accident information on a specific car? AutoCheck is more comprehensive and less expensive than CarFax.
To get started, click here.
| Body | 4-door SUV |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 112.5 |
| Length | 188.8 |
| Width | 71.4 |
| Height | 69.3 |
| Curb Weight | 3660 |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 |
| R1 Headroom | 40.9 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 |
| R1 Hip Room | 51.1 |
| R1 Legroom | 41.2 |
| R2 Headroom | 40.1 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 |
| R2 Hip Room | 52.3 |
| R2 Legroom | 40.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.6 |
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2009 Pontiac Torrent 4-door SUV
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | Base | GXP |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 3.4L V6 OHV-2v HP: 185@5200 TQ: 210@3800 | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 264@6500 TQ: 250@2300 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 235/65R16 tires | 235/50R18 tires |
| Optional Tires | 235/60R17 tires |   |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Pioneer audio system, 260W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Pioneer audio system, 260W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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