Ideally, a crossover vehicle is the best of both worlds, combining SUV capability and road presence with excellent ride and handling. In reaching that ideal, the Pontiac Torrent adds a third value. Urban sophistication—on the road and in the cabin. Its clean, wedge shape is stamped with SUV authority and attitude. Inside, you will find a commanding driving position plus flexible seating and cargo capability. But that interior has been executed more like a premium sport sedan than a utility vehicle. And this is the only vehicle in the class with a standard V6 engine, sport-tuned suspension and StabiliTrak stability enhancement system on every model. For all that, you will enjoy an estimated two-mpg improvement in highway mileage for ‘07. The Pontiac Torrent is the crossover you can take downtown.
In keeping with Pontiac Torrent’s taut, precise handling, the interior has the look and feel of a premium sport sedan. Contoured forms are set off by chrome and satin nickel accents. Among the subtle, upscale touches are fully electronic switches and HVAC controls that have virtually identical tactile feel and resistance. A new center console and instrument panel design incorporates performance-style gauges, including a tachometer. The new electronic Driver Information Center includes over 20 personalization and vehicle information features. A tilt steering column and manual height adjustment for the driver’s seat comfortably accommodate drivers of different sizes. For safety’s sake: Torrent’s integral body/frame and high-strength steel help it achieve a Five-Star Frontal and Side-Impact Crash Safety Rating. The Torrent Security Package supplements standard dual-stage driver and front-passenger air bags with a head curtain side-impact air-bag system. The system incorporates a rollover sensor to help protect front- and outboard second-row occupants during side impacts and in the event of a rollover.
