Pontiac Torrent

Vintalage · 10-27-2004, 09:00 PM

Pontiac also announced its plans for a new sport utility vehicle, the 2006 Pontiac Torrent, at theAnaheim show. Slated to hit showrooms next fall, the Torrent will be powered by a 185 horsepower, 3.4-liter V6 in either a front-wheel or all-wheel-drive configurations. The first public showing of the Torrent is scheduled for the Los Angeles Auto Show in January.

- Autoweek

hotgt · 10-27-2004, 10:28 PM

i can just see it now...Saturn will have a version of this truck in the near future, then GMC, then a luxo-version for Buick

GM is gettin predictable...with that said, the torrent looks as ugly as the Equinox

02andahalfgt · 10-27-2004, 10:33 PM

No different than the Equinox?

30th Anv GAGT · 10-28-2004, 03:48 AM

At least it looks better than the AssTek....

Hmmm, be interesting to see how this one pans out for GM... Seems like they have been kicking the chair out from under themselves alot lately on the radical design changes......

Looks pretty good though. If they produce it like the rendition pics above.., I wonder if this another sign of where the Trailblazer is headed.......

AMRAAM4 · 10-28-2004, 07:13 AM

185HP V6??

What the hell is that

Nice looking vehicle, but that engine power blows (and yes, I am not expecting it to be a Ferrari, but i think that is underpowered for that vehicle and its weight)

mekaleka · 10-28-2004, 09:12 AM

From what I understand, it's the same platform as the Equinox, which shares it's platform with the Saturn Vue.

It's definitely something nice for Pontiac to put in the showroom...an attractive vehicle, but the 3.4 V6 is a huge disappointment in the Equinox, so I'm sure it'll be just as bad in the Torrent. If they put the Honda 3.5 V6 in it like they did with the Vue, they won't be able to keep them in stock.

I'm convinced that my Vue will outrun my GAGT1, running 0-60 in 7.0. That's pretty quick for a small SUV.

10-28-2004, 09:16 AM

Styling is better then expected, but yeah, a 3.4? Why?

AMRAAM4 · 10-28-2004, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luniz

Styling is better then expected, but yeah, a 3.4? Why?

Because it is cheap and easy. That doesn't sound familiar for GM does it?

10-28-2004, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

Because it is cheap and easy. That doesn't sound familiar for GM does it?

True. But what ever happened to pushing the envelope. Christ, I don't see how GM is going to improve their market share by using the same old technology. Maybe they don't want an Azteck II, but damn, the styling is fine, just throw a good motor in that bish.

GrahamKracka · 10-28-2004, 09:37 AM

....its the same engine thats in our cars.........damn GM

jake3217 · 10-28-2004, 10:50 AM

Nice looking ride, but why? GM should keep Pontiac as a sporty division, leave the chunky SUVs for Chevy and GMC.

02andahalfgt · 10-28-2004, 11:14 AM

Because they can price it different than an Equinox. They don't care about a 'sporty division', they just want your money.

Mike3800 · 10-28-2004, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luniz

but yeah, a 3.4? Why?

*James Taylor singing "Mexico" in the background*

It's a cheap engine now, especially the labor. Nice that they outsource those assembly jobs huh?

jake3217 · 10-28-2004, 08:00 PM

They should at least have thrown a 3800 in there,

ZakkWylde470 · 10-28-2004, 08:03 PM

I think they stole the tails from the 99-04 Grand Cherokee.

digitalballz · 10-29-2004, 12:57 PM

The engine is made in china while the equinox is made in in canada. It has plenty of power to it. The exhaust on the equinox sounds like a custom job. I cant complain about the truck yet. Havent had any problems with it so far.

Mike3800 · 10-29-2004, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digitalballz

The engine is made in china .

Mexico.

http://www.gminsidenews.com/engineguide.htm <-- proof.

"Displacement: 3350cc

Assembly Site: Ramos Arizpe, Mexico

Horsepower: 185 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque: 210 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Applications: Pontiac Aztek

Buick Rendezvous "

Vintalage · 10-29-2004, 02:10 PM

But I recall reading that the engine in the Equinox is made in China.

digitalballz · 10-29-2004, 02:24 PM

it is. I asked the guy who sold me the car and thats where he said it was made. plus if you got to equinoxcentral.com you can find all the info there. your lookin at the 3.5 liter in that pic anyway. its an "american made" car that not 1 piece of it is made in america. so much for chevy's "american revolution"

Vintalage · 10-29-2004, 02:50 PM

10-27-2004, 09:00 PM	#1
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Pontiac Torrent Pontiac also announced its plans for a new sport utility vehicle, the 2006 Pontiac Torrent, at theAnaheim show. Slated to hit showrooms next fall, the Torrent will be powered by a 185 horsepower, 3.4-liter V6 in either a front-wheel or all-wheel-drive configurations. The first public showing of the Torrent is scheduled for the Los Angeles Auto Show in January. - Autoweek __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

10-27-2004, 10:28 PM	#2
hotgt Someone loan me $15! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 840 Vehicle: 2006 Silver G6	i can just see it now...Saturn will have a version of this truck in the near future, then GMC, then a luxo-version for Buick GM is gettin predictable...with that said, the torrent looks as ugly as the Equinox __________________ JeFF *Don't argue with stupid people...they will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience...* My NEW car: 2006 Silver Pontiac G6!!!

10-28-2004, 03:48 AM	#4
30th Anv GAGT GAGT - Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Olathe, Kansas Age: 53 Posts: 31 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	At least it looks better than the AssTek.... Hmmm, be interesting to see how this one pans out for GM... Seems like they have been kicking the chair out from under themselves alot lately on the radical design changes...... Looks pretty good though. If they produce it like the rendition pics above.., I wonder if this another sign of where the Trailblazer is headed....... __________________ Michael Gulley KCGAC Administrator 2003 30th Anv Grand Am GT Black/Graphite 2004 GTO Cosmos Purple/Purple M6

10-28-2004, 07:13 AM	#5
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	185HP V6?? What the hell is that Nice looking vehicle, but that engine power blows (and yes, I am not expecting it to be a Ferrari, but i think that is underpowered for that vehicle and its weight) __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

10-28-2004, 10:50 AM	#11
jake3217 Operation .500 AKA: J Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: - Posts: 484 Vehicle: -	Nice looking ride, but why? GM should keep Pontiac as a sporty division, leave the chunky SUVs for Chevy and GMC. __________________ Mods: 15" hubcaps, cold Wisconsin air, brand new FRAM air filter, newly flushed radiator

10-27-2004, 10:33 PM	#3
02andahalfgt Camaro Junkie AKA: Jon Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orefield, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,638 Vehicle: 06 Jeep/10 Camaro SSRS	No different than the Equinox?

10-28-2004, 09:12 AM	#6
mekaleka GAGT - Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 27 Vehicle: Black '02 GAGT1 SC/T	From what I understand, it's the same platform as the Equinox, which shares it's platform with the Saturn Vue. It's definitely something nice for Pontiac to put in the showroom...an attractive vehicle, but the 3.4 V6 is a huge disappointment in the Equinox, so I'm sure it'll be just as bad in the Torrent. If they put the Honda 3.5 V6 in it like they did with the Vue, they won't be able to keep them in stock. I'm convinced that my Vue will outrun my GAGT1, running 0-60 in 7.0. That's pretty quick for a small SUV.

10-28-2004, 09:16 AM	#7
luniz Guest Posts: n/a	Styling is better then expected, but yeah, a 3.4? Why?

10-28-2004, 09:37 AM	#10
GrahamKracka WannaBe Fat Kid AKA: Richard Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 36 Posts: 1,517 Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Titan	....its the same engine thats in our cars.........damn GM

10-28-2004, 11:14 AM	#12
02andahalfgt Camaro Junkie AKA: Jon Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orefield, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,638 Vehicle: 06 Jeep/10 Camaro SSRS	Because they can price it different than an Equinox. They don't care about a 'sporty division', they just want your money.

10-28-2004, 08:00 PM	#14
jake3217 Operation .500 AKA: J Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: - Posts: 484 Vehicle: -	They should at least have thrown a 3800 in there, __________________ Mods: 15" hubcaps, cold Wisconsin air, brand new FRAM air filter, newly flushed radiator

10-28-2004, 08:03 PM	#15
ZakkWylde470 Tae Kwon Flow Master AKA: Marty Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wherever I May Roam Age: 37 Posts: 613 Vehicle: '99 Ram 1500 Sport 4x4	I think they stole the tails from the 99-04 Grand Cherokee. __________________ "A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."

10-29-2004, 12:57 PM	#16
digitalballz # 1846 AKA: Bobby Jr. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Malden, Ma. Age: 40 Posts: 1,479 Vehicle: 2002 WS6 CETA	The engine is made in china while the equinox is made in in canada. It has plenty of power to it. The exhaust on the equinox sounds like a custom job. I cant complain about the truck yet. Havent had any problems with it so far. __________________ I have dated a girl for her brains...........Big.............Huge........ BRAINS.

10-29-2004, 02:10 PM	#18
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	But I recall reading that the engine in the Equinox is made in China. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

10-29-2004, 02:24 PM	#19
digitalballz # 1846 AKA: Bobby Jr. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Malden, Ma. Age: 40 Posts: 1,479 Vehicle: 2002 WS6 CETA	it is. I asked the guy who sold me the car and thats where he said it was made. plus if you got to equinoxcentral.com you can find all the info there. your lookin at the 3.5 liter in that pic anyway. its an "american made" car that not 1 piece of it is made in america. so much for chevy's "american revolution" __________________ I have dated a girl for her brains...........Big.............Huge........ BRAINS.

10-29-2004, 02:50 PM	#20
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Heh. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

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