- crossover 89,154
- 9,999 high price
- Salem, OR
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- autoshopper.com
- crossover 89,154 gasoline silver automatic
2009 pontiac torrent review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The torrent is a crossover suv, meaning it's built more like a car than a truck. The torrent shares its basic structure with the chevy equinox. torrent is built on a front-wheel-drive platform, but all-wheel drive is available for winter weather. The standard engine is a 185-horsepower v6, mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. we found the torrent delivers quick acceleration and its styling is restrained, clean and pleasing. For 2009, xm satellite radio is now standard, and bluetooth phone connectivity optional, adding to torrent's appeal. the sporty torrent gxp boasts a 264-horsepower v6 and six-speed automatic transmission, along with sport-tuned steering and suspension components, and a unique look inside and out. options include a clever cargo storage system with handy bins in the floor and wheel wells, plus a lightweight polycarbonate shelf that can be placed in various positions for differing needs; it has hooks for grocery bags and can be configured as a table for tailgate parties. Three 12-volt power outlets come standard. Dual-stage front airbags for driver and passenger include gm's passenger sensing system; and the now-standard head-curtain side-impact air bags are wired to detect rollovers. A tire pressure monitor is standard, too. Torrent has earned a five-star (best) rating in federal frontal crash tests. For 2009, xm satellite radio is standard as well. the preferred package 1,595) includes cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, six way power for the driver's seat, up-level cloth upholstery, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror with compass, rear-seat armrest with cupholders, full-width rear cargo net, carpeted front and rear floor mats, deep tinted glass, and a remote starter. Also available are 17-inch aluminum wheels: painted 295), chrome-clad 750), or chrome-plated 850). Or for even more bling order the whole chrome package 1,400), which includes a chrome grille, chrome bumper trims, chrome door handles, and 17-inch chrome-clad wheels. the torrent gxp is available with a choice of front-wheel drive 29,420) or all-wheel drive 31,415). Torrent gxp models come with a 264-horsepower v6, a six-speed automatic transmission, suspension upgrades, and 235/50r18 tires on 18-inch forged and polished aluminum wheels. Inside, gxp features heated sport seats, specific gauges, piano-black trim, and most of the content of the preferred package; while outside it sports some unique styling details, particularly at the front end. The sun and sound package 1,580) combines a power sunroof with the seven-speaker audio system and six-disc changer. Stand-alone options include heated front seats 250), bluetooth phone connectivity 50), luggage rack crossbars 150), engine block heater 75), trailer package 350), and a multi-function cargo panel 175). For 2009, head-protecting side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor are also standard. Front-drive torrents come with traction control. All-wheel drive improves handling stability in slippery conditions. walkaroundthe pontiac torrent is relatively large for the class, with a wheelbase that's 9. 4 inches longer than that of the ford escape. The torrent is based on a car platform, and shares its basic structure with the chevy equinox. torrent shares its shape with the equinox, but a twin-nostril grille with arrowhead divider announces it's a pontiac, and gives torrent some distinction, though it still looks similar to most other compact suvs. overall, the torrent has a pleasing, subtle design, with clean lines and a forward wedge shape to its sides. The trapezoidal twin-beam headlamps look strong (reminiscent of the previous-generation saab 9-3), and so do the silver-colored pseudo-skid plates that wrap up onto the front and rear fascias, coming from under the car. The b-pillar is flat black, so it's barely visible between the tinted glass of the front and rear doors. This accentuates the thick, body-color c-pillar, and the pleasantly tall, arcing shape of the rear side window. thick aluminum roof rails are suggestive of those on the nissan xterra and help give this car-based suv a more rugged appearance. Most noticeable is the absence of the base model's ersatz skid plates; instead, the rear bumper is clean, and up front the gxp wraps a protruding lip of body-color plastic around its lower air intake, vaguely suggesting an oil cooler on a race car. Above that, the gxp's grille nostrils are deeper and lined with more brightwork. The seats are comfortable, though we'd prefer more side bolstering in the base model. the cabin looks nice, though the materials vary in quality. The standard cloth upholstery on the seats and door trim is attractive. The available leather seats are also nice. We found the instruments uncluttered and easy to read. The pontiac-trademark red lighting doesn't improve legibility but might help with night vision. The dashboard is low, affording good forward visibility. Big side mirrors improve rearward visibility. The inside door handles are easy to operate. On the floor is a single cupholder that works well for cans and water bottles; just aft of this on the floor are slots for cds angled forward for easy access. Flipping the center console back into place provides an armrest and a small amount of storage, though the storage cubby is located far enough rearward as to be awkward to access. A pair of cupholders can be popped out of the end of the console, but they're flimsy and obstruct the floor-mounted handbrake lever; we avoided using them, preferring the floor-mounted cupholder. The door pockets are narrow, though there are map pockets on the sides of the center tunnel. the optional pioneer sound system is deep and rich, something we discovered while listening to xm satellite radio's cinemagic station, which features movie soundtracks. When ordered, bluetooth capability is integrated with the standard onstar system. This wireless technology enables hands-free phone calls for safer, more convenient connections. the rear seat slides forward or back eight inches, a nice feature. Sliding it forward adds five cubic feet of cargo space. The rear seat is split 60/40 for cargo versatility, and the seatbacks recline, so passengers back there can really lie back. the front passenger seat folds.
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