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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 37,170.00 $
Frais de transport 1,200.00 $
Prix total des options 0.00 $
Prix total avec les options 38,370.00 $
Prix total sans les options 38,370.00 $

Vehicle

Emissions
G/km Of CO2 Emissions N/A
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year N/A
Vehicle
EPA Classification 4WD Sport Utility

Powertrain

Transmission
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code MX0
Trans Type 6
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.87
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.84
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.74
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.88
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.77
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A
Mileage
EnerGuide Estimate - City 13.0 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy 8.3 L/100 km
Cruising Range - City 1135.66 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy 1778.75 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 LY7
Engine Type Gas V6
Displacement 3.6L/217
Fuel System SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 264 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 250 @ 2300
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 189.6 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 71.4 in
Height, Overall 65.7 in
Track Width, Front 61.7 in
Track Width, Rear 61.8 in
Min Ground Clearance 6.6 in
Rear Door Opening Height N/A
Rear Door Opening Width N/A
Liftover Height 27.5 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 4060 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 Performance
Suspension Type - Rear Performance
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 QDG
Rear Tire Order Code QDG
Front Tire Size P235/50R18
Rear Tire Size P235/50R18
Spare Tire Size N/A
Wheels
Front Wheel Size 18 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size 18 x 7 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 16.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.5
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 62.8 L
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A

MECHANICAL

  • 3.6L SFI V6 engine
  • 6-speed automatic transmission w/tap shift
  • Extended life engine coolant
  • 2.77 axle ratio
  • Active electronic all wheel drive
  • Battery rundown protection
  • 155-amp alternator
  • Performance 4-wheel independent suspension -inc: front strut type w/coil springs
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • Hydraulic pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr front/rear disc brakes
  • Stainless steel dual chrome tip exhaust system

EXTERIOR

  • 18" x 7" forged polished aluminum wheels
  • P235/50R18 all-season BSW tires
  • 16" spare tire w/steel wheel mounted inside under load floor
  • Body-colour bumper
  • Body-colour spoiler
  • Body-colour fascia w/body-colour lower colour
  • Body-colour 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
  • Chrome 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 w/lateral support -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat w/lumbar support, 2-way manual passenger seat
  • Heated driver & front passenger seats
  • Rear seating -inc: multi-flex sliding (5cm fore/15cm aft) 60/40 split-folding seat w/2-position recline
  • GXP-specific 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
  • Remote start
  • 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

1SE PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
  • inc: std equipment
1SE 0 $
1SF PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP
  • inc: perforated leather seat inserts, Pioneer premium 7-speaker sound system, XM satellite radio
1SF 1495 $

ENGINE

3.6L SFI V6 ENGINE
  • (STD)
LY7 0 $

TRANSMISSION

6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/TAP SHIFT
  • (STD)
MX0 0 $

PRIMARY PAINT

QUICKSILVER METALLIC 17U 0 $
BLACK 19U 0 $
DEEP BLUE METALLIC 23U 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 W/LATERAL SUPPORT
  • inc: 6-way pwr driver seat w/lumbar support, 2-way manual passenger seat (STD)
AE4 0 $

SEAT TRIM

EBONY, GXP-SPECIFIC PREMIUM CLOTH SEAT TRIM
  • (REQ: 1SE Preferred Equipment Group)
19C 0 $
CASHMERE, GXP-SPECIFIC PREMIUM CLOTH SEAT TRIM
  • (REQ: 1SE Preferred Equipment Group)
31C 0 $
EBONY, PERFORATED LEATHER SEAT INSERTS
  • (REQ: 1SF Preferred Equipment Group)
192 0 $
CASHMERE, PERFORATED LEATHER SEAT INSERTS
  • (REQ: 1SF 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, PCN Sun & Sound Pkg)
UUC 1000 $
DVD NAVIGATION SYSTEM
  • inc: AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/DVD player, seek & scan, digital clock, auto tone control, radio data system (RDS), auto volume, aux input jack for iPod or MP3 player, voice recorder
  • (REQ: U65 Pioneer Speakers)
U3U 2510 $

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

SUN & SOUND PKG
  • inc: pwr tilt/sliding glass sunroof, Pioneer premium 7-speaker sound system
  • (REQ: 1SE Preferred Equipment Group) (N/A w/UUC DVD Entertainment Pkg)
PCN 1530 $
SUN & SOUND PKG VEHICLE INVOICE CREDIT
  • *CREDIT*
___ 0 $
THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED ENGINE BLOCK HEATER K05 75 $
TRAILER TOWING PKG
  • inc: 4-pin harness connector, trailer hitch receiver
V92 515 $
PWR TILT/SLIDING GLASS SUNROOF
  • inc: express open, wind deflector
  • (REQ: PCN Sun & Sound Pkg or 1SF Preferred Equipment Group) (N/A w/UUC DVD Entertainment Pkg)
CF5 1095 $
SUNROOF VEHICLE INVOICE CREDIT
  • *CREDIT*
___ 0 $
SILVER TUBULAR ROOF RAILS
  • inc: satin silver finish & black centre cross bars
V59 140 $
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 $
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 $
SMOKERS PKG
  • inc: ashtray & cigarette lighter
DT4 40 $
CARGO AREA PANEL SYSTEM
  • inc: left & right cargo panel support towers, storage bins
BA6 0 $
ROOF-MOUNTED HEAD CURTAIN SIDE AIR BAGS
  • inc: rollover protection
ASF 580 $