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2006
PONTIAC TORRENT - Wallpapers, Reviews, Pricing,
Specifications and Photos
WHAT PONTIAC
HAS TO SAY ABOUT THIS CAR:
Source: General
Motors Press Release
From the wedge shape
of the all new Torrent to its sleek interior, your looking at the driving
experience rethought. Weve mixed the best benefits of a car with everything
you love about an SUV. The end result for those looking to getting behind
the wheel: An agile and athletic crossover that lets you enjoy utility
without sacrificing agility.
Torrent 5-Star Crash
Rating
In recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA) testing,
the Pontiac Torrent received the highest rating possible in both front
and side impact crash testing. The 2006 Pontiac Torrent received the
highest government frontal crash safety ratingfor both driver and front
passenger- five stars.
Crash Avoidance
Features
The ultimate step toward all-weather performance is Torrent's innovative
on-demand all-wheel-drive system standard with the Torrent AWD. It delivers
power to the front wheels during normal driving on dry road surfaces,
but if rain, snow, or mud cause front-wheel slippage, power is automatically
delivered to the rear wheels as well. The system is automatic and works
seamlessly with no action required by the driver to achieve excellent
traction and mobility. The Torrent FWD models feature standard traction
control.
Security
Torrent comes standard with a theft-deterrent alarm system.
Occupant Protection
Among its many safety features, the Torrent provides driver and right
front passenger air bags† and 3-point safety belts for all positions,
plus pretensioners that cause the seatbelt to tighten if the vehicle
senses an accident, or when the vehicle stops short. There are child-seat
LATCH anchors at each of the three back-seating positions, with the
rear outboard positions also having safety belt comfort guides.
OnStar©
The available OnStar with Security Package††provides the peace
of mind of knowing you can request help with just the push of a button.
OnStar Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If your
air bags deploy, OnStar Advisors are automatically alerted and can send
help to your vehicle's exact location even if you are unable to answer
their call. If your vehicle is stolen, Advisors can assist police in
attempting to locate your vehicle. In most cases, Advisors can also
unlock your doors remotely if your keys are locked inside.
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WARRANTY
Coverage
This warranty is for GM vehicles registered in the U.S.A. See your Pontiac
dealer for terms and conditions.
Covered for three
years/36,000 miles, whichever comes first:
The complete vehicle
Tires
Towing to your nearest Pontiac dealership
Cosmetic corrosion resulting from defects
Repairs made to correct any vehicle defect
No charge for most warranty repairs
Covered for six years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first:
Rust-through corrosion
Corrosion Protection
Pontiac vehicles are designed and built to resist corrosion. All body
and sheet metal components are warranted against rust-through corrosion
for six years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Application of
additional rust-inhibiting materials is not required under the corrosion
coverage and none is recommended. See your Pontiac dealer for terms
of this limited warranty.
An Important Note
about Alterations and Warranties
Installations or alterations to the original equipment vehicle (or chassis)
as distributed by General Motors are not covered by the General Motors
New-Vehicle Limited Warranty.
The special body company, assembler, equipment installer, or upfitter
is solely responsible for warranties on the body or equipment and any
alterations (or any effect of the alterations) to any of the parts,
components, systems, or assemblies installed by GM. General Motors is
not responsible for the safety or quality of design features, materials,
or workmanship of any alterations by such suppliers.
Roadside Assistance
24-hour Roadside Assistance during the New Vehicle limited warranty
period provides in an emergency:
Lockout assistance
Dead-battery assistance
Out-of-fuel assistance
Flat-tire change
Towing for warranty repairs
Courtesy transportation
Some services will incur costs. See your Pontiac dealer for details.
OUR TAKE ON THE
2006 PONTIAC TORRENT: The latest trend in the automotive industry
has to be that of the Crossover vehicle, an SUV with a lower profile
design that offers the comfort of a car. The Pontiac Torrent aims to
do just that, be agile and nimble but also offer the benefits of a sport
utility vehicle. The Torrent comes just at the right time, when virtually
every automotive manufacturer offers an alternative to the traditional
SUV. The Torrent is based on the Chevy Equinox platform and is expected
to sell about half as many of the 120,000 units the Equinox puts out
on a yearly basis.
THE CHEVY EQUINOX
COMPETES WITH: 2007
Dodge Caliber, 2007 Jeep
Patriot, 2007 Jeep Compass,
2006 Nissan Murano,
2008
Nissan Rogue
Also check out the
new Pontiac
Solstice and 2008
Pontiac G8 Sedan
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