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Pontiac Torrent 2009

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Pontiac Torrent 2009

Entrez dans la vague !

Par : Daniel Rufiange

À l'instar de son cousin, l'Equinox, le Torrent affiche l'une des belles gueules parmi la gamme des produits offerts par GM. Né une année plus tard que son clone, son allure m'a immédiatement plu, et l'ajout d'une version GXP, l'an dernier, – l'équivalent de l'Equinox Sport – n'a fait que renforcer mon sentiment.

Carrosserie

Ainsi, la version GXP se veut la plus sportive. Les modèles de base et GT, auxquels se sont ajoutés, cette année, une édition olympique, la Podium, présentent d'aussi beaux traits. Le museau du Torrent montre une belle ligne agressive. Comme l'Equinox, le Torrent est un véhicule qui plaît à l'œil, raison qui explique grandement ses chiffres de ventes intéressants.

Habitacle

À jeter un coup d'œil à la présentation intérieur du Torrent, on s'encourage à l'idée que les mauvaises années en matière de conception d'habitacle sont derrière Pontiac. Le design est de bon goût, et la qualité des matériaux utilisés, en progression. La cabine de la version GXP en est une preuve tangible.

Mécanique

Du côté de la puissance, deux choix, plutôt à l'opposé. Le plus raisonnable des deux engins est le V6 de 3,4 litres, bon pour 185 chevaux. Les versions GT et GXP se voient accompagnées du V6 de 3,6 litres de 264 chevaux, un moteur nettement plus moderne et plus puissant que celui installé dans la version de base. La consommation est à considérer, mais il ne faut pas oublier qu'un petit moteur qui traîne une masse imposante n'est jamais très économique.

Comportement

Le rendement de la version de base m'a déçu. L'expérience au volant frise l'ennui et rend maussade. Pour titiller un peu ses sens et aiguiser ses réflexes, il faut s'installer derrière le volant de la version GXP, plus puissante et également plus maniable et rassurante sur la route, elle qui profite d'éléments de suspensions différents du modèle de base.

Conclusion

Entre le Torrent et l'Equinox, c'est vraiment une question de goût qui vous fera pencher vers un ou l'autre. Moi, c'est le Torrent qui me séduit.

Informations

Warranty Basic:
3 Years/60,000 km

Drivetrain:
5 Years/160,000 km

Corrosion:
3 Years/60,000 km
Rust-Through
6 Years/160,000 km

Hybrid/Electric Components:
8 Years/160,000 km

Roadside Assistance:
5 Years/160,000 km
includes Courtesy Transportation

Prix sommaire du véhicule

Description PDSF
Prix de base 28,370.00 $
Frais de transport 1,200.00 $
Prix total des options 0.00 $
Prix total avec les options 29,570.00 $
Prix total sans les options 29,570.00 $

Vehicle

Emissions
G/km Of CO2 Emissions N/A
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year N/A
Vehicle
EPA Classification 2WD Sport Utility

Powertrain

Transmission
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code MX0
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.58
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.98
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.95
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.32
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1) 5.02
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.48
Mileage
EnerGuide Estimate - City 12.2 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy 8.3 L/100 km
Cruising Range - City 1495.32 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy 2197.94 mi
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - Combined N/A
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EnerGuide Estimate Equivalent - City N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A
Engine
Engine Order Code LNJ
Engine Type Gas V6
Displacement 3.4L/204
Fuel System SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 185 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 210 @ 3800
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 155
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity 10.6 qts

Dimensions

Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Volume 106.4 ft³
Front Head Room 40.9 in
Front Leg Room 41.2 in
Front Shoulder Room 55.7 in
Front Hip Room 51.1 in
Second Head Room 40.1 in
Second Leg Room 40.2 in
Second Shoulder Room 55.9 in
Second Hip Room 51.4 in
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase 112.5 in
Length, Overall 188.8 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 71.4 in
Height, Overall 69.3 in
Track Width, Front 61.6 in
Track Width, Rear 61.8 in
Min Ground Clearance 7.9 in
Rear Door Opening Height N/A
Rear Door Opening Width N/A
Liftover Height 28.6 in
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 68.6 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 35.2 ft³

Chassis

Weight Information
Base Curb Weight 3660 lbs
Curb Weight - Front N/A
Curb Weight - Rear N/A
Curb Weight N/A
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 3500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 3500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 350 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity N/A
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Sport
Suspension Type - Rear Sport
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear N/A
Tires
Front Tire Order Code QKG
Rear Tire Order Code QKG
Front Tire Size P235/65R16
Rear Tire Size P235/65R16
Spare Tire Size N/A
Wheels
Front Wheel Size 16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size 16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size 16 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 19.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 41.8 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.65 x 1.02 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.93 x 0.79 in
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 77.6 L
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A

MECHANICAL

  • 3.4L SFI V6 engine
  • 5-speed automatic transmission
  • Extended life engine coolant
  • 2.48 axle ratio
  • Front wheel drive
  • Battery rundown protection
  • 155-amp alternator
  • Sport 4-wheel independent suspension -inc: front strut type w/coil springs
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Electric assist pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr front/rear disc brakes
  • Stainless steel single exhaust system w/resonator

EXTERIOR

  • 16" x 6.5" cast aluminum wheels
  • P235/65R16 all-season BSW tires
  • 16" spare tire w/steel wheel mounted inside under load floor
  • Silver tubular roof rails -inc: satin silver finish
  • Body-colour spoiler
  • Body-colour fascia w/charcoal lower colour
  • Charcoal lower rocker mouldings
  • Body-colour body-side mouldings
  • Automatic headlamp control
  • Projector beam fog lights
  • Pwr body-colour mirrors
  • Solar-Ray tinted glass
  • Front hi-low windshield wipers w/3-speed variable delay, mist & wash
  • Rear intermittent wiper
  • Rear liftgate w/pwr touch pad activated release
  • Body-colour door handles

ENTERTAINMENT

  • AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: seek & scan, digital clock, aux input jack for iPod or MP3 player, (6) speakers
  • Hex family whip antenna

INTERIOR

  • Reclining front bucket seats -inc: 4-way manual driver seat, 2-way manual passenger seat
  • Flat-folding front passenger seat w/plastic panel on back
  • Rear seating -inc: multi-flex sliding (5cm fore/15cm aft) 60/40 split-folding seat w/2-position recline
  • Custom cloth seat trim
  • Centre console -inc: flip up/down armrest, storage bin, slide-out dual cup holders, CD rack, lower storage area, top storage pockets, lower side storage nets
  • Front/rear carpeted floor mats
  • Tilt steering wheel column
  • Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, engine temp, trip odometer, tachometer
  • Driver info centre -inc: personalization & vehicle info features, outside temp, odometer, compass
  • Electronic immobilizer theft deterrent system
  • Pwr windows w/express down
  • Pwr programmable door locks -inc: outside key lock on driver door only
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Content theft deterrent -inc: programmable horn & lamp activation
  • Front manual air conditioning w/air filtration system
  • Rear floor HVAC ducts
  • Rear window defogger
  • (3) front/(2) rear cup holders
  • 12-volt pwr outlets -inc: (1) in front & (1) in rear seat area
  • Front door map pockets
  • Dual sunvisors w/vanity mirrors
  • Lighting -inc: centre dome, rear cargo area, front dual reading lamps
  • (4) cargo area tie-downs

SAFETY

  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Traction control
  • StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
  • Brake/transmission shift interlock
  • Driver & front passenger dual stage frontal air bags w/passenger sensing system
  • OnStar in-vehicle communications system & assistance service -inc: (1) year of Safe & Sound Plan
  • Front seat belt pretensioners w/dual mode retractors, shoulder belt height adjusters
  • Rear door child security locks
  • Lower anchors & top tethers for children (LATCH) in all rear positions
  • Tire pressure monitoring system

AIR COND EXCISE TAX

AIR CONDITIONING EXCISE TAX ___ 100 $

PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP

1SA PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
  • inc: base vehicle
1SA 0 $
1SB PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
  • inc: AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player, cruise control, deep tinted glass, extended range remote keyless entry
1SB 1155 $
1SM ADVERTISED SPECIAL
  • *Available to dealers in the BC, MAR, NF & ON regions*
1SM 0 $
1SN ADVERTISED SPECIAL
  • inc: engine block heater
  • *Available to dealers in the AB & QC regions*
1SN 0 $
1SP ADVERTISED SPECIAL
  • inc: AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player, cruise control, deep tinted glass, extended range remote keyless entry, engine block heater
  • *Available to dealers in the PRA region*
1SP 1155 $

ENGINE

3.4L SFI V6 ENGINE
  • (STD)
LNJ 0 $

TRANSMISSION

5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • (STD)
MX0 0 $

PRIMARY PAINT

QUICKSILVER METALLIC 17U 0 $
BLACK 19U 0 $
DEEP BLUE METALLIC 23U 0 $
GOLD MIST METALLIC 51U 0 $
CYBER GRAY METALLIC 57U 0 $
CARBON BLACK METALLIC 58U 115 $
SONOMA RED METALLIC 66U 0 $
BRIGHT WHITE 96U 0 $

PAINT SCHEME

STANDARD PAINT ___ 0 $

SEAT TYPE

RECLINING FRONT BUCKET SEATS
  • inc: 4-way manual driver seat, 2-way manual passenger seat (STD)
AR9 0 $

SEAT TRIM

EBONY, CUSTOM CLOTH SEAT TRIM 19B 0 $
CASHMERE, CUSTOM CLOTH SEAT TRIM 31B 0 $

RADIO

AM/FM STEREO W/CD PLAYER
  • inc: seek & scan, digital clock, aux input jack for iPod or MP3 player, (6) speakers (STD)
U1C 0 $
AM/FM STEREO W/CD & MP3 PLAYER
  • inc: seek & scan, digital clock, auto tone control, radio data system (RDS), aux input jack for iPod or MP3 player, (6) speakers
US8 290 $

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
  • *w/1SM available in ON region only*
K05 75 $
CHOME EXHAUST TIP
  • *Dealer Installed* (LPO)
VQZ 95 $
BLACK ROOF RAIL CENTRE CROSS BARS V1K 70 $
BLACK ASSIST STEPS
  • *Dealer Installed* (LPO)
VQO 650 $
FRONT/REAR MOULDED SPLASH GUARDS
  • *Dealer Installed* (LPO)
VQK 155 $
FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING PROVISIONS
  • *Included for vehicles shipped to BC, MB, NB, NL, NT, NS, NU, ON. Optional for vehicles shipped to AB, PE, PQ, SK, YT*
VK3 15 $
FRONT/REAR GRAY DOOR SILL PLATES
  • inc: logo on front
  • *Dealer Installed* (LPO)
VST 75 $
XM SATELLITE RADIO
  • inc: digital quality sound w/coast-to-coast signal coverage
  • (REQ: 1SB Preferred Equipment Group)
  • *Includes (3) free trial months beyond which service fees apply*
U2K 260 $
REMOTE START
  • (REQ: 1SB Preferred Equipment Group)
AP3 255 $
SMOKERS PKG
  • inc: ashtray & cigarette lighter
DT4 40 $
CARGO AREA PANEL SYSTEM
  • inc: left & right cargo panel support towers, storage bins
BA6 0 $
EBONY CARGO SECURITY SHADE
  • (N/A w/BA6 Cargo Area Panel System)
  • *Dealer Installed* (LPO)
VRS 120 $
ROOF-MOUNTED HEAD CURTAIN SIDE AIR BAGS
  • inc: rollover protection
ASF 580 $
FRONT/REAR EBONY PREMIUM ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS
  • *Dealer Installed* (LPO)
VAV 105 $