2007 Pontiac Torrent - Huge Improvements

[CadillacCTS]

Well I just picked up my 2007 Torrent from the dealer yesterday and I am very impressed with the updates. I had previously driven a 2006 Torrent, but was turned off by the cheap interior. The new centre console, gauge cluster, and driver information centre are huge improvements over the old design. I also noticed that the steering feels better...I am not sure if GM retuned it or not ? Overall I am very happy with the vehicle, and for those of you who continually say the engine is weak; test drive one, it will change your mind. It has more than sufficient power and the 5 speed automatic is very smooth. Also, I am very happy that the Torrent has been given StabiliTrak, because in the winter it truly helps. Pictures below:

[Flybrian]

Congratulations! Looks great! You should long-term review this for us

[ocnblu]

Sweet looking command center. Best of luck and happy motoring.

[pow]

The Torrent is a very tasteful car.

Did you notice any improvements to the suspension?

[CadillacCTS]

The Torrent is a very tasteful car.

Did you notice any improvements to the suspension?

202672[/snapback]

No, the suspension feels the same as before. Although the other thing I noticed in the 2007 was that it is quieter. The 2006 I drove had really bad road noise on the highway. On this one it is hardly noticable. So I think GM also added some new sound deadening materials.

[Paolino]

Great pictures! Thanks for posting... it looks like there is a red LED giving some light over the center console/gear selecter at night, no?

The interior looks a LOT nicer!

[ToniCipriani]

The gauge cluster looks like it came from a Porsche.

[BlkHhr104]

Yeah they retuned the steering but the Torrent always had better steering then the Nox, but for 07 the Nox had a tetune so they retuned the Torrent too.

[sciguy_0504]

The red lighting is hot.

[Cory Wolfe]

Great pictures!  Thanks for posting... it looks like there is a red LED giving some light over the center console/gear selecter at night, no?

The interior looks a LOT nicer!

202716[/snapback]

Hmm... I dont know about that, but since the HHR has an LED light shining on the center stack/console, I guess it would be possible.

[regfootball]

The red lighting is hot.

202970[/snapback]

I am not sure why the buff books kept ripping pontiac for the red lighting. I LOVE the red lighting in our aztek. its easy on the eyes. I wish they would maybe mix in another color though. i like the new torrent gauges and the center stack looks nice too. Did they move the window swtiches to the door? That's a big flaw that needs fixing.

With these interior upgrades it makes the Torrent a good choice, but I really need to see the 3.6/6 sp. under the hood before I would even consider it. I wish they would upgrade the plastic and leathers too.

Edited October 11, 2006 by regfootball

[frogger]

Not perfect but the radio/hvac controls look great compared to the g6 ones.

[Intrepidation]

Those buttons at the top of the center stack on the right side are misaligned...other than that it looks far better than last year's Torrent...still needs a better engine tho.

[scharmer05]

Those buttons at the top of the center stack on the right side are misaligned...other than that it looks far better than last year's Torrent...still needs a better engine tho.

203785[/snapback]

I guess I don't see the misalignment....maybe I'm not looking at the same thing.

[ToniCipriani]

He means the top row of buttons on the passenger side looks a bit rotated.

[Chicagoland]

Is it a company car? Or did you trade in after a year?

[Paolino]

I am not sure why the buff books kept ripping pontiac for the red lighting.

203564[/snapback]

Really? Interesting... I wonder if they did that for BMWs with their reddish lighting too? I love the red lighting in Pontiac's.

[aaaantoine]

Did they move the window swtiches to the door?  That's a big flaw that needs fixing.

203564[/snapback]

Nope...

[ponchoman49]

Was curious if changing from the 2.80 axle to the new lower 2.48 impacted power much. It sure looks like it helped mileage with the new 19/26 rating on FWD and 18/25 with AWD!