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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 31,060.00 $
Frais de transport 1,200.00 $
Prix total des options 0.00 $
Prix total avec les options 32,260.00 $
Prix total sans les options 32,260.00 $

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
  • Black roof rail centre cross bars
  • 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
  • Deep-tinted rear door/quarter/rear 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 & MP3 player -inc: seek & scan, digital clock, auto tone control, radio data system (RDS), aux input jack for iPod or MP3 player, (6) speakers
  • Hex family whip antenna
  • Bluetooth hands-free phone system -inc: microphone, voice recognition

INTERIOR

  • Reclining front bucket seats -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat w/lumbar support, 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
  • Premium 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
  • Rear seat armrest w/cup holders
  • Front/rear carpeted floor mats
  • Tilt steering wheel column
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls
  • 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
  • Cruise control
  • Extended range 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
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Dual sunvisors w/vanity mirrors
  • Lighting -inc: centre dome, rear cargo area, front dual reading lamps
  • Driver seatback map pocket
  • (4) cargo area tie-downs
  • Rear compartment cargo net

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

1SC PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
  • inc: std equipment
1SC 0 $
1SD PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
  • inc: heated front seats, leather seat inserts, remote start w/extended range remote keyless entry, Pioneer premium 7-speaker sound system, XM satellite radio, P235/60R17 all-season BSW tires, 17" x 7" flangeless aluminum wheels
1SD 2585 $
1SQ ADVERTISED SPECIAL
  • inc: Podium edition pkg
  • *Available to dealers in the BC, MAR, NF & ON regions*
1SQ 0 $
1SR ADVERTISED SPECIAL
  • inc: Podium edition pkg, engine block heater
  • *Available to dealers in the AB, PRA & QC regions*
1SR 0 $

ENGINE

3.4L SFI V6 ENGINE
  • (STD)
LNJ 0 $

TRANSMISSION

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

WHEEL TYPE

16" X 6.5" CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS
  • (STD)
PY0 0 $
17" X 7" FLANGELESS ALUMINUM WHEELS
  • inc: P235/60R17 all-season BSW tires
N75 435 $
17" X 7" CHROME CLAD ALUMINUM WHEELS
  • inc: P235/60R17 all-season BSW tires
  • (REQ: 1SD Preferred Equipment Group)
N77 285 $
17" X 7" CHROME PLATED ALUMINUM WHEELS
  • inc: P235/60R17 all-season BSW tires
  • (REQ: PCR Podium Edition Pkg or 1SD Preferred Equipment Group)
PA2 650 $

TIRES

P235/65R16 ALL-SEASON BSW TIRES
  • (STD)
QKG 0 $
P235/60R17 ALL-SEASON BSW TIRES
  • (REQ: N75, N77 or PA2 Wheels)
QMU 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: 6-way pwr driver seat w/lumbar support, 2-way manual passenger seat (STD)
AR9 0 $

SEAT TRIM

EBONY, PREMIUM CLOTH SEAT TRIM
  • (REQ: 1SC, 1SQ or 1SR Preferred Equipment Group)
19C 0 $
CASHMERE, PREMIUM CLOTH SEAT TRIM
  • (REQ: 1SC, 1SQ or 1SR Preferred Equipment Group)
31C 0 $
EBONY, LEATHER SEAT INSERTS
  • inc: heated front seats
  • (REQ: 1SD Preferred Equipment Group)
192 0 $
CASHMERE, LEATHER SEAT INSERTS
  • inc: heated front seats
  • (REQ: 1SD Preferred Equipment Group)
312 0 $

RADIO

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 (STD)
US8 0 $
REAR SEAT DVD ENTERTAINMENT PKG
  • inc: rear seat overhead console w/fold-down 17.7cm (7") LCD colour monitor, separate video game/camera input jacks, remote control, (2) wireless headphones w/individual volume control, AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/DVD player, seek & scan, digital clock, auto tone control, radio data system (RDS), aux input jack for iPod or MP3 player
  • (N/A w/CF5 Sunroof, PCR Podium Edition Pkg)
UUC 1000 $

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

PODIUM EDITION PKG
  • inc: pwr tilt/sliding glass sunroof, Pioneer premium 7-speaker sound system, 17" x 7" chrome plated aluminum wheels, decals
  • (REQ: 1SC, 1SQ or 1SR Preferred Equipment Group) (N/A w/UUC DVD Entertainment Pkg)
PCR 2615 $
PODIUM EDITION PKG VEHICLE INVOICE CREDIT
  • *CREDIT*
___ 0 $
CHROME PKG
  • inc: chrome exhaust tip, chrome tubular assist step, chrome fuel door
  • (N/A w/VQO Assist Steps or VQZ Exhaust Tip) (REQ: 1SD Preferred Equipment Group & N77 Wheels)
  • *Dealer Installed* (LPO)
VPD 1065 $
THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
  • *w/1SQ available in ON region only*
K05 75 $
TRAILER TOWING PKG
  • inc: 4-pin harness connector, trailer hitch receiver
V92 515 $
CHOME EXHAUST TIP
  • (N/A w/VPD Chrome pkg)
  • *Dealer Installed* (LPO)
VQZ 95 $
PWR TILT/SLIDING GLASS SUNROOF
  • inc: express open, wind deflector
  • (REQ: PCR Podium Edition Pkg or 1SD Preferred Equipment Group) (N/A w/UUC DVD Entertainment Pkg)
CF5 1095 $
SUNROOF VEHICLE INVOICE CREDIT
  • *CREDIT*
___ 0 $
BLACK ASSIST STEPS
  • (N/A w/VPD Chrome Pkg)
  • *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
  • *Includes (3) free trial months beyond which service fees apply*
U2K 260 $
PIONEER PREMIUM 260 WATT 7-SPEAKER SOUND SYSTEM U65 435 $
HEATED DRIVER & FRONT PASSENGER SEATS KA1 400 $
REMOTE START 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 $