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2008 Pontiac Torrent
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2008 Pontiac Torrent

The Torrent is Pontiac's rebadged Chevrolet Equinox. Both use an extended version of the Saturn Vue platform. In our tests of the Equinox, we found the rear seat to be quite roomy. It can move fore and aft to increase passenger or cargo room. But the quality of the interior materials is subpar, and the 3.4-liter V6 is coarse and returns poor fuel economy. The ride was acceptable, but handling was clumsy and the turning circle wide. Wind noise was pronounced. The Equinox's tip-up in the government rollover test is another negative, but the arrival of ESC in 2007 rectified that. 2009 was the last year for the Torrent.

Market value
$3,638
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2008
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Compact SUVs
Generation began
2006

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,638
Retail value range
$3,550 - $4,025
Original MSRP range
$23,520 - $29,745
Trade-in range
$1,120 - $1,365

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
189 in
Width
71 in
Height
69 in
Wheelbase
113 in
Weight
3,880 lb
Maximum load
1,230 lb
Towing capacity
3,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
41 in
Rear head room
5 in
Rear leg room
32 in
Cargo volume
36.5 cu ft

Brand context

About Pontiac

Once known as GM’s performance brand, Pontiac was discontinued in 2010 along with Hummer, Saab, and Saturn. The legendary GTO of the 1960s and Firebird of the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s were joined by models such as the Grand Am, Grand Prix, and Bonneville, which were based on other GM models. The Australian-built Pontiac G8 was a legitimate muscle car, and the Vibe hatchback shared its design with the Toyota Corolla Matrix. Today, most Pontiac vehicles still on the road are more than a decade old and lack the safety and convenience features found in modern vehicles.

Vehicle ID: 7191 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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