PONTIAC TORRENT - PONTIAC'S FIRST SUV
The new 2006 Pontiac Torrent expands Pontiac's total performance boundaries by combining car-like agility with SUV capability and versatility. Its European-inspired design - with unmistakable Pontiac styling cues - is complemented by a multi-purpose interior that is configurable to countless uses, including a rear seat that adjusts fore and aft and reclines.
Torrent is one of the largest vehicles in its segment and features a 185-horsepower (138 kw) 3400 V-6 backed by a five-speed automatic transmission. It is available in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models. Torrent is also packed with unexpected details and many standard features that are either extra-cost options or unavailable on competitors' vehicles.
"As Pontiac's first SUV, Torrent takes the brand's performance parameters in a whole new direction," said John Larson, pontiac-Pontiac-GMC general manager. "It has the spirited, responsive driving traits that drivers love in Pontiac sedans, and combines them with the capabilities of an SUV."
Torrent's capabilities are most apparent in its clever and useful features, such as the multi-adjustable rear seat. It can provide segment-leading legroom for rear-seat passengers when moved rearward or increase the length of the cargo area by 20 cm when moved forward. The rear seat also reclines, providing more comfort. Also, the Torrent has the widest rear door openings in its segment, making entry and exit of both people and cargo easier.
The impressive list of standard equipment features for the '06 Torrent also includes:
- Five-passenger seating
- Power door locks with remote keyless entry
- Power windows
- Air conditioning
- Rear liftgate with defogger and washer/wiper
- CD stereo with six speakers
- Flat-folding front passenger seat for longer cargo items
- Available multi-position adjustable rear package shelf
- Fog lamps
- FE2 Sport Suspension
- 16-inch aluminum wheels
- Optional four-channel ABS
- Traction control included with ABS on FWD model
- Electric power steering
- Dual-stage frontal air bags
Torrent's list of standard comfort and convenience features includes air conditioning, power windows, power locks (with remote keyless entry), tilt steering, and a CD stereo with six speakers. The interior also carries a crafted, upscale design with details like chrome accents, precise-feeling controls and seat upholstery that has a tailored appearance. Even the steering wheel, which takes its styling cues from the Pontiac Solstice roadster, conveys a sporty, contemporary look. Sophisticated interior color palettes, including all-Ebony or Ebony with Light Cashmere inserts, also bolster the Torrent's upscale aura. Most instruments and gauges have Pontiac's signature red backlighting.
Torrent offers a host of comfort- and convenience-minded options, including leather-trimmed seats and steering wheel, heated driver and front passenger seats for cloth and leather seats, power-adjustable driver seat, 17-inch aluminum wheels, CD/MP3 stereo with six-disc CD changer and subwoofer, steering-wheel radio controls, power sunroof, multi-tier rear cargo system, OnStar and XM Satellite Radio. Roof-rail side curtain air bags and traction control also are available. ABS and traction control are available on the FWD model.
OnStar-equipped Torrent models feature OnStar dual-mode (analog-digital) equipment. OnStar's digital equipment also includes enhanced hands-free voice recognition capabilities including more intuitive continuous digit dialing and improved voice recognition accuracy. OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the United States and Canada. Using the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Hands-Free Calling that allows drivers to make and receive voice-activated phone calls using an externally mounted antenna for greater reception.
There also is a strong attention to detail inside the Torrent. Chrome accents on buttons and controls convey a premium look, while features including a center armrest with under-console storage and five strategically placed cup holders enhance convenience.
In addition to the numerous standard features and regular-production options, 19 different accessories are available through GM Accessories. The accessories allow customers to outfit their Torrent to more closely fit their lifestyle and taste.
Configurable comfort and convenience
Torrent's roomy and configurable interior provides room for people and their stuff. The sliding rear seat has approximately eight inches of fore and aft travel, which increases cargo space behind the rear seat by almost five cubic feet when the seat is moved all the way up from the normal position. The front passenger seat back also folds flat, creating a very long load area that stretches from the rear of the vehicle to the instrument panel. Total interior volume is 137.0 cubic feet (3879 L).
When the 60/40 split folding seat is forward, rear cargo space is significantly increased. Integrated storage areas throughout the interior were designed for everything from sunglasses to coins, CDs, coffee cups and water bottles. The rear cargo area has an available innovative Cargo Storage System with storage bins in the floor and wheel wells plus a lightweight polycarbonate shelf that can be placed in various positions for differing cargo needs. It has hooks for grocery bags and can even be configured as a table for tailgate parties. Three 12-volt power outlets also are standard.
Chassis and powertrain
The Torrent shares the same basic structure as the popular Chevrolet Equinox and Saturn VUE. It is an integral body structure with full-length underbody rails that provides exceptional strength.
Torrent's segment-leading 112.5-inch (2,857 mm) wheelbase and wide 61.6-inch (1,565 mm) track contribute to the car-like ride and enable the segment's widest-opening rear doors for easy entry and exit. Those proportions are centered on a standard FE2 Sport Suspension package that includes shock valving and electric power steering tuned to provide a level of crisp, responsive handling not often found in an SUV. The front suspension has a MacPherson strut design, while the rear features a four-link independent layout.
The standard electric power steering system (EPS) is a speed-sensitive, variable-effort system that is tuned to match the performance characteristics of the vehicle. EPS eliminates the use of an engine-driven power steering pump, as well as the corresponding fluid reservoir and plumbing, reducing both fuel consumption and the potential source of an environmental contaminant.
All Torrent models feature large, flared fenders that house standard 16-inch five-spoke aluminum wheels with P235/65R-16 all-season tires. Cleated front and rear skid plates and protective rocker panels also are elements of the design, along with an unmistakable Pontiac front-end appearance that incorporates the signature twin-port grilles. The Torrent's SUV stance provides drivers with a commanding view of the road.
And while customers will likely spend more time on the road than off, the Torrent nevertheless is a full-function SUV with all-weather capabilities providing excellent traction. Both the front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models provide almost eight inches (201 mm) of ground clearance and feature short front and rear overhangs for favorable off-road approach and departure angles. The on-demand automatic all-wheel drive system has no buttons to push. It engages automatically when wheel slip is detected.
The proven 3400 V-6 is standard in the Torrent. This compact and mass efficient 60-degree OHV V-6 generates 185 horsepower (138 kw) at 5200 rpm and 210 lb.-ft. of torque (285 Nm) at 3800 rpm. The engine is mated to a five-speed AF33-5 transmission featuring multiple shift schedules that adapt to varied load conditions. This robust powertrain combination contributes to Torrent's 3,500-pound (1,588 kg) towing capacity.
Four-channel ABS brakes are optional on all models. The brakes consist of vented front discs and rear drums. All models come with standard 16-inch aluminum wheels, and 17-inch aluminum wheels are available. Traction control is standard on FWD vehicles.
Torrent also offers numerous standard safety features including dual-stage frontal air bags, three-point safety belts for all seating positions and the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child safety seat retention system in all three rear seating positions. Roof-rail side curtain air bags are available.
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Contact:
GM of Canada Communications
Tony LaRocca
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail:
tony.larocca@gm.com
STANDARD
AND OPTIONAL FEATURES
EXTERIOR FEATURES |
Base |
Sport |
Fog lights - front, projector beam |
S |
S |
Glass - Solar-Ray, tinted |
S |
- |
Glass - Solar-Ray, deep-tinted behind front doors (included with Preferred Equipment Group on base model) |
O |
S |
Mirrors - power remote control |
S |
S |
Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour |
S |
S |
Mouldings - rocker mouldings, graphite |
S |
S |
Package - Sun and Sound: includes power sunroof, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and 7-speaker Premium Pioneer sound system |
- |
O |
Roof rack - side rails only, satin-silver finish, tubular aluminum |
S |
- |
Roof rack - side rails, satin-silver finish, tubular aluminum, includes cross bars (included with Preferred Equipment Group on base model) |
O |
S |
Spoiler - body-colour |
S |
S |
Sunroof - power, tilt-sliding glass with express open and wind deflector (included with Sun and Sound Package) |
- |
O |
Tires - P235/65R16 all-season, blackwall |
S |
S |
Wheels - 16" x 6.5" aluminum |
S |
S |
Wheels - 17" x 7" painted aluminum (includes P235/60R17 all-season tires) |
O |
O |
Wheels - 17" x 7" forged flangeless polished aluminum (regular production accessory, dealer-installed) |
O |
O |
Windshield wipers - high-low with three-speed variable delay (intermittent) |
S |
S |
Wiper/washer - rear-window (intermittent) |
S |
S |
INTERIOR FEATURES |
Base |
Sport |
Air conditioning - with air filtration system |
S |
S |
Auxiliary power outlets - 12 volt, 3: front seat, centre console and rear cargo area |
S |
S |
Cargo area - 4 tie-downs on floor |
S |
S |
Cargo area - multi-level cargo area panel system with 3 position shelf (acts as security cover or table) |
O |
O |
Cargo convenience net |
- |
S |
Console - front floor, includes flip up/down armrest, storage bin, slide-out cupholders, glovebox, CD rack, lower storage area with storage pockets (top) and storage nets (lower side) |
S |
S |
Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features (included with Preferred Equipment Group on base model) |
O |
S |
Cupholders - 3 front seat and 2 rear seat |
S |
S |
Defogger - electric rear-window |
S |
S |
Floor mats - front and rear, carpeted |
S |
S |
Heat ducts - rear seat, floor |
S |
S |
Instrumentation - analogue gauges include (speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauge and GM Oil Life System) |
S |
S |
Lights - includes overhead dome, dual overhead console reading lights and rear cargo area |
S |
S |
Retained accessory power |
S |
S |
Smoker's Package - includes ashtray and cigarette lighter |
O |
O |
Steering column - tilt adjustable |
S |
S |
Steering wheel - leather-wrapped with sound system controls (included with OnStar or leather seating surfaces on base model) |
O |
S |
Sunshades - LH and RH padded; vanity mirrors |
S |
S |
Windows - power with driver's express-down feature |
S |
S |
SEATS |
Base |
Sport |
Reclining front bucket seats with flat-folding front-passenger seat and plastic panel on seatback |
S |
S |
Custom cloth seating surfaces |
S |
- |
Premium cloth seating surfaces |
O |
S |
Leather seating surfaces; includes heated front seats (includes leather-wrapped steering wheel with sound system controls and leather-wrapped shifter on base model) |
O |
O |
Manual 4-way driver seat adjuster |
S |
- |
Power 6-way driver adjuster (included with premium cloth or leather seating surfaces on base model) |
O |
S |
Heated front bucket seats (included with leather seating surfaces) |
O |
O |
Rear seat - Multi-Flex sliding/reclining rear seats, with the ability to slide 20 cm, includes 60/40 split-folding seatbacks |
S |
S |
SOUND SYSTEMS |
Base |
Sport |
All Torrent sound systems include an electronically tuned Delco AM/FM stereo with seek/scan, auto tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume control, TheftLock, digital clock and 6-speakers |
S |
S |
AM/FM stereo with CD player |
S |
- |
AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback |
O |
S |
AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer |
O |
O |
7-speaker Premium Pioneer sound system (requires up-level sound system) |
O |
O |
XM Satellite Radio: Features dozens of channels of commercial-free music as well as the best in news, sports, talk, comedy and more. Digital quality sound with coast-to-coast signal coverage. Includes three free trial months beyond which service fees apply. |
O |
O |
MECHANICAL |
Base |
Sport |
Battery - with run-down protection |
S |
S |
Brakes - power, front disc/rear drum |
S |
S |
Brakes - 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (standard on base AWD) |
O |
S |
Drive - all-wheel (AWD) |
O |
O |
Engine - 3.4L 3400 V6 with SFI |
S |
S |
Engine block heater |
S |
S |
Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel |
S |
S |
Steering - electric, power, rack-and-pinion |
S |
S |
Suspension - 4-wheel independent, sport-tuned |
S |
S |
Transmission - 5-speed automatic |
S |
S |
Trailer Towing Package - includes 4-pin harness connector and trailer hitch receiver |
O |
O |
SAFETY AND SECURITY |
Base |
Sport |
Air bags - dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal |
S |
S |
Air bags - front to rear, roof-mounted head curtain side-impact |
O |
O |
Brake/transmission shift interlock |
S |
S |
Door locks - automatic power, programmable with lock-out protection |
S |
S |
Door locks - rear doors, child-security |
S |
S |
Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control |
S |
S |
Keyless entry system - remote |
S |
S |
OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes one-year Safe & Sound Plan (includes auto-dimming electrochromic interior mirror with compass and exterior temperature display, leather-wrapped steering wheel with sound system controls and leather-wrapped shifter) |
O |
O |
Safety belts - front shoulder, height-adjustable, dual mode retractors with pre-tensioners |
S |
S |
Safety restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children), in all rear seating positions |
S |
S |
Theft-deterrent system - PASSLock |
S |
S |
Theft-deterrent system - alarm, programmable, audible/visible |
S |
S |
Traction control - electronic; included with available anti-lock braking system (ABS) (FWD only) |
O |
S |
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Models: |
Pontiac Torrent FWD and AWD |
Body style / driveline: |
5-passenger, 4-door SUV, front-engine, front- or all-wheel drive |
Construction: |
Welded galvanized steel monocoque |
EPA vehicle class: |
Compact sport utility vehicle |
Manufacturing location: |
Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada |
Key competitors: |
Ford Escape, Jeep Liberty, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda Tribute and Kia Sorento, Toyota RAV-4 |
Engine
| |
3400 3.4L V-6 (LNJ) |
Type: |
3.4L V-6 |
Displacement (cu in / cc): |
204 / 3350 |
Bore & stroke (in / mm): |
3.62 x 3.31 / 92 x 84 |
Block material: |
Cast iron |
Cylinder head material: |
Aluminum alloy |
Valvetrain: |
Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic roller valve lifters |
Ignition system: |
Coil on plug |
Fuel delivery: |
Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
Compression ratio: |
9.5:1 |
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm): |
185 / 138 @ 5200 |
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): |
210 / 285 @ 3800 |
Recommended fuel: |
87 octane |
Emissions controls: |
Heated oxygen sensor, split-brick close-coupled catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, evaporative collection and purging system |
Estimated fuel economy |
|
Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined) |
FWD: 22 / 33 / 26
AWD: 22 / 31 / 25 |
L/100km (city / hwy / combined) |
FWD: 12.6 / 8.5 / 10.7
AWD: 13.1 / 9.0 / 11.2 |
Transmission
Type: |
5-speed automatic |
Gear ratios: (:1): |
|
First: |
4.68 |
Second: |
2.94 |
Third: |
1.92 |
Fourth: |
1.30 |
Fifth: |
1.00 |
Reverse: |
3.18 |
Final drive ratio: |
2.65 |
Chassis/Suspension
Front: |
Independent MacPherson struts |
Rear: |
Independent 4-link w/coil springs and trailing arm |
Steering type: |
Power rack and pinion |
Steering ratio: |
19.4:1 |
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: |
3.8 |
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m): |
41.83 / 12.75 |
Brakes
Type: |
Power front disc/rear drum; ABS std
opt: ABS and traction control (FWD) |
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm): |
front: 11.65 x 1.02 / 296 x 26 |
Drum diameter x width (in / mm): |
rear: 9.84 x 1.7 / 250 x 45 |
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type: |
std: 16-inch x 6.5-inch aluminum
opt: 17-inch x 7-inch aluminum. |
Tires: |
std: P235/65R16 all-season blackwall
opt: P235/60R17 all-season blackwall |
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm): |
112.5 / 2857 |
Overall length (in / mm): |
188.8 / 4795 |
Overall width (in / mm): |
71.4 / 1814 |
Overall height (in / mm): |
67 / 1703 |
Track (in / mm): |
front: 61.6 / 1565
rear: 61.8 / 1570 |
Approach angle (deg): |
23.1 |
Departure angle (deg): |
33.4 |
Breakover ramp angle (deg): |
14 |
Minimum ground clearance (in / mm): |
7.9 / 201 |
Ground to rear load floor (in / mm): |
2WD: 27.7 / 704
AWD: 26.9 / 684 |
Curb weight, base (lb / kg): |
FWD: 3660 / 1660
AWD: 3776 / 1713 |
Weight distribution (front / rear): |
FWD: 57 / 43
AWD: 56 / 44 |
Interior
Headroom (in / mm): |
front: 40.9 / 1038
rear: 40.1 / 1018 |
Legroom (in / mm): |
front: 41.2 / 1048
rear: 40.2 / 1021 |
Shoulder room (in / mm): |
front: 55.7 / 1414
rear: 55.9 / 1420 |
Hip room (in / mm): |
front: 51.1 / 1298
rear: 51.4 / 1305 |
Capacities
Seating capacity: |
5 |
Passenger Volume (cu ft / L) |
106.4 / 3013 |
EPA interior volume (cu ft / L): |
137.0 / 3879 |
Cargo volume (cu ft / L): |
34.1 / 997 - behind rear seat
67.1 / 1900 - behind front seat |
GVWR, standard (lb / kg): |
FWD: 5070 / 2300
AWD: 5070 / 2300 |
Payload, base (lb / kg): |
FWD: 1290 / 585
AWD: 1157 / 525 |
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg): |
3500 / 1588 |
Fuel tank (imp.gal / L): |
13.8 / 63 |
