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They are now in show rooms, i just saw one while trying to get the south central meet toghter with Glenn.Much better than the the Aztek (sorry mom) even better than the TrailBlazer, Envoy, and others that use the same chassis.I mean just look at it. it looks like it'll eat you alive!!!

im to lazy to go to their website and check, but what engines are available?

The Torrent isn't on the Trailblazer/Envoy/etc. platform, as far as I know. It's on the Equinox platform I believe.

The Torrent is on the same platform as the Saturn Vue and Chevy Equinox, not the Trailblazer, Trailblazer EXT, Trailblazer SS, Envoy, Envoy XL, Envoy Denali, Envoy XL Denali, Envoy XUT (discontinued), Olds Bravada (discontinued, reborn as the Buick Ranier), Buick Ranier, Isuzu Ascender, Saab 9-7x.I believe that the Torrent looks nice, but it is too similar to the Chevy Equinox.On a related front, the concept Opel Antara just shown at the Frankfurt auto show will be the basis for the new Opel cross-over SUV, and Bob Lutz indicated that a virtually identical version will be the next Saturn Vue. http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread/t-101487.html

mybad, but that is what i ment the eqinox, vue. not thinking when i posted it.FWD and AWD have a 3.4L 3400 V6 engine with 185 hp. (according to the web site.)

Quote, originally posted by Robert G » Envoy XUT (discontinued)It's actually the Envoy XUV, but who's counting right?

You're right. I just saw one last week. Interesting concept. Not many sold. Apparently an answer to a question no one asked.

The Torrent isn't a bad looking vehicle...I'd consider one IF it had an available 5/6-speed manual and came in Fusion. With the auto trans, I wouldn't even consider it.

Quote, originally posted by AzFusionGT »I'd consider one IF it had an available 5/6-speed manual and came in Fusion. With the auto trans, I wouldn't even consider it. Yup, it shares the Theta platform from the Chevy Equinox and Saturn Vue. (the Equinox and Torrent have been stretched 8" over the Vue) Too bad the Equinox and Torrent don't share the 3.5L 250hp Honda V-6 motor that GM puts in the Vue. BUT....GM only mates the V-6 up with slushbox automatic trannies in all the vehicles mentioned. My Vue is a 2.2L Ecotec with a 5-speed manual which isn't as much fun as the 250hp V-6 would be, but it was cheaper and it's a stick.They have changed the styling on the 2006 Vue somewhat, (especially the front end) but it does come in Fusion Orange....

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FWD SUV is just funny as hell.

The Torrent does come with a 5 sp auto.

I think the Torrent looks much better than the Equinox. Something about that "smiling" front grill on the Equinox that just makes me laugh!

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I saw one sunday. Looked pretty sharp. I did find these on the net that made me wonder why people use drugs while making up websites.I think they called this the seperated at birth catagory, but now I cannot find the site!! That family truckster picture cracked me up.

Anyone else think the 'nox slightly mimics this mask from "Scary Movie?" Minus the tongue of course.I kinda think the 05 vibe does too!

Quote, originally posted by Baltovibe »I think the Torrent looks much better than the Equinox. Something about that "smiling" front grill on the Equinox that just makes me laugh! The chrome on the back hatch of the Equinox looks odd, IMO. The grille not so much so...the one on the Torrent reminds me too much of the Montana SV6 which looks to me like a truck's front end pasted onto the back end of a minivan. If they could put the Torrent's back hatch on an Equinox though, I'd probably look into it...LOL

Quote, originally posted by Baltovibe »I think the Torrent looks much better than the Equinox. Something about that "smiling" front grill on the Equinox that just makes me laugh! I agree... the Torrent looks GOOD.

Quote, originally posted by MACMANIAC »That family truckster picture cracked me up.I remember that funny lookin' station wagon ... I think it was seen in National Lampoon's Vacation.

Quote, originally posted by Kari »the Montana SV6 which looks to me like a truck's front end pasted onto the back end of a minivan. That pretty much IS the idea behind it! The utility of a van with the look and feel of a esuvee...or some BS like that.

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »That pretty much IS the idea behind it! The utility of a van with the look and feel of a esuvee...or some BS like that.They need to work on that "look," then...heh...

I stopped by another dealer today just in the hopes of finding a Solstice (needless to say, it wasn't there). Checked out a Torrent.Honestly, I really like it. I've only liked 2 SUV's in my life...the Rav4, which is liked, but never going to sit in my driveway given my distaste of toyota right now, and now the Torrent.If the fuel economy on it wasn't so crappy, it would be in serious consideration for the Vibe replacement.

Yeah the photos of the Torrent look sharp. I haven't seen one in person however.

Howdy CohoCarl! Are you a member of SaturnFans.com? That's where that pic came from. I went to my local Saturn retailer today and they had an orange one out front. There is a subtle difference in the oranges of the Vibe and the Vue, and honestly I like the Vibe Fusion better. However, because it was an automatic, it didn't pass my "Saturn/Vibe Test." Guess I'll have to keep looking.

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Es purrrrty.Living in a GM town, I see my fair share of 'burbans, yukes, and blazers... but I've seen a lot of people swapping out their yachts for these sportier SUVs and cars like the Malibu Max and Vibes.I say it looks great - much better than the Equinox. And it has a pretty darn slick name to boot.

Quote, originally posted by AzFusionGT »Howdy CohoCarl! Are you a member of SaturnFans.com? That's where that pic came from. Yup. This forum is more fun though.

I wonder, though, why they used GM engines in the equinox/torrent duo and not the Honda engine from the VUE, or vice versa?

Because GM builds the engine in China and ships to the GM/Suzuki joint venture in Canada to build these duo's. Also, they are building more than 150k of these a year, and do not want to buy that many engines from Honda.

Where is the VUE built?

The Vue is built at Spring Hill, with the other plastic Saturns. (Verified). I do know more about the Torrent, as I spent 3 months last year at the plant (and did see the vehicle, and have lots of info, but could/can not share.)

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Well, for those who did not watch tonight, Survivor is giving away four (4) unclaimed Pontiac Torrents. The contest ends Dec 12th. Apparently, you must go to a Pontiac dealer, pick up a scroll that has a code, go to http://www.pontiac.com/survivor and enter the code to see if you have won! It might be worth a try to win a free Torrent!!

Saw a funky Torrent commercial the other day, with a cool song by the group "Ringside". Pontiac finally gets with it!

yea dont they and also they have teamed up with a video game with college hoops too!