The 3.6-liter teams with a six-speed automatic transmission. GXP models get a 3.6-liter V-6 with variable valve timing that makes 264 hp and 250 pounds-feet of torque, up 79 hp from the base Torrent.
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Like other GXP trims on Pontiac models, the Torrent GXP gets a performance edge from a more powerful engine, a different suspension and appearance changes.
Standard side curtain airbags with rollover sensors. MacPherson struts are used for the front suspension, and a four-link independent suspension is installed in the rearĪn electronic stability system is standard and comes with electronic trailer sway control, which activates the electronic stability system when it detects trailer sway caused by an improper trailer weight balance or excessive vehicle speed. Preferred Package includes a remote vehicle starterīase Torrents have a 185-horsepower, 3.4-liter V-6 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission that produces 250 pounds-feet of torque. Optional leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, power driver’s seat, six-CD stereo, steering-wheel stereo controls. Power door locks with remote keyless entry. Instrument panel with vehicle information center. Cargo volume totals 35.2 cubic feet with the backseat raised and expands to 68.6 cubic feet when that seat is folded. An adjustable rear seat yields greater legroom for backseat passengers when it’s moved rearward and expands the cargo area when it’s moved forward. The backseat is split 60/40, and the front passenger seat folds down. New exterior colors are Quicksilver Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic and Cyber Gray Metallic. It’s the longest by at least 7 inches compared to the Escape, Liberty and RAV4, and is roughly the same width as those three SUVs. 
Built on a 112.5-inch wheelbase, the base Torrent is 188.8 inches long overall, 71.4 inches wide and 69.3 inches tall. The Torrent’s twin-port grille is traditional Pontiac otherwise, overall body lines are similar to the related Equinox SUV. New standard equipment for 2009 includes side curtain airbags on all Torrent models. The Torrent’s competition is the Ford Escape, Jeep Liberty and Toyota RAV4. The Pontiac Torrent is closely related to the Chevrolet Equinox. Available in base and performance-oriented GXP trim levels, the five-seat Torrent compact SUV comes with front- or all-wheel drive and a choice of V-6 engines.
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