Pontiac Torrent

Name: 2006 Pontiac Torrent
Brand: Pontiac

EPA MPG: NA

CR's Take

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.

Reliability Details

Owner Satisfaction Details

See All Ratings & Specs

2006 SUVs Reliability

This Car

100

0 - 100

Pontiac Torrent

vs. Similar Cars

Ford Escape

Honda CR-V

Honda Element

Hyundai Tucson

Jeep Liberty

See All Models Reliability

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

See All Ratings & Specs

Owner Reports

Owner Satisfaction

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Driving Experience

Comfort

Value

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

See All Ratings & Specs

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

See All Ratings & Specs

2006 Compact SUVs Ratings

2006 Pontiac Torrent

$3,500 - $3,700

EPA MPG NA

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Chevrolet Equinox

$2,875 - $3,000

EPA MPG 21 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Ford Escape

$3,200 - $3,750

EPA MPG 20 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

$3,200 - $3,750

EPA MPG 27 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Honda CR-V

$5,225 - $5,625

EPA MPG 24 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Honda Element

$4,825 - $6,375

EPA MPG 22 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Hyundai Tucson

$3,325 - $3,850

EPA MPG 21 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Jeep Liberty

$3,400 - $4,100

EPA MPG 24 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Kia Sportage

$3,000 - $3,925

EPA MPG NA

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Mazda Tribute

$3,275 - $3,750

EPA MPG 20 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Mercury Mariner

$3,225 - $3,750

EPA MPG NA

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Mitsubishi Outlander

$3,025 - $4,275

EPA MPG 22 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Nissan Xterra

$3,700 - $4,850

EPA MPG 18 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Pontiac Aztek

$ NA

EPA MPG 20 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Saturn Vue

$3,075 - $3,650

EPA MPG 21 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Subaru Forester

$4,125 - $5,325

EPA MPG 25 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

$4,075 - $4,175

EPA MPG 21 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2006 Toyota RAV4

$5,550 - $5,875

EPA MPG 25 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

See All Compact SUVs Ratings

Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Front

3.4-liter V6 (185 hp)

5-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.