Pontiac Torrent History
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The Torrent (2006–2009) was Pontiac's compact crossover on GM's Theta platform — a Pontiac-styled sibling of the Chevrolet Equinox — replacing the Aztek as the brand's car-based SUV.
A surprising GXP version added a 3.6-liter V6, but the Torrent was discontinued in 2009 as Pontiac was wound down.
Body styles
- 4-door SUV
Notable special editions & performance variants
Torrent GXP
Performance trim with a 3.6-liter V6 (264 hp) and sport tuning. Source note: Wikipedia "Pontiac Torrent" / Edmunds — Torrent GXP offered MY2008–2009 only.
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