2008 Pontiac Torrent specs & colors
Sport Utility
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Ebony w / Ebony Accents
Light cashmere
Cashmere / Ebony
Ebony
Tan
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 210 @ 3800 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 185 @ 5200 |
| Displacement | 3.4L/209 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 340.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 17 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 480.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 24 MPG |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.48 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.69 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.18 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.94 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.92 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.30 |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut-type |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.7 x 1.0 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.9 x 0.8 in |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 20 gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.8 |
| Steering Type | Variable pwr |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 19.4 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 41.8 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/65R16 |
| Front Tire Size | P235/65R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 350 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 525 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 3500 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 3500 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3660 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Front Head Room | 40.9 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 68.6 ft³ |
| Front Hip Room | 51.1 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.2 in |
| Liftover Height | 28.6 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.9 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 40.1 in |
| Length, Overall | 188.8 in |
| Passenger Volume | 106.4 ft³ |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 71.4 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.6 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | 51.3 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 7.9 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.8 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Height, Overall | 69.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in |
| Second Leg Room | 40.2 in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 35.2 ft³ |
| Engine, 3.4L V6 (185 hp [138.0 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 210 lb-ft of torque [283.8 N-m] @ 3800 rpm) | Standard |
| Tires, P235/65R16 all-season, blackwall | Standard |
| Bumpers, front and rear body-color with Charcoal pads | Standard |
| Transmission, 5-speed automatic, electronically controlled | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | Standard |
| Rear axle, 2.48 ratio | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed | Standard |
| Air filtration system | Standard |
| Battery, maintenance-free with rundown protection | Standard |
| Steering wheel, urethane 3-spoke | Standard |
| Instrumentation, electronic with speedometer, fuel level, engine temperature and tachometer | Standard |
| Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Headlamps, halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control and flash-to-pass feature | Standard |
| Seat, front passenger flat-folding seatback | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry, with 2 transmitters, panic button, content theft alarm, activation verification and illuminated entry | Standard |
| Moldings, body-color bodyside | Standard |
| Exhaust outlet, stainless-steel | Standard |
| Fog lamps, front halogen with chrome accents | Standard |
| Steering, power-assist, electric-variable | Standard |
| Seats, rear Multi-Flex 60/40 split-bench with 2-position recline | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc | Standard |
| Exhaust, stainless-steel | Standard |
| Door locks, power programmable with Remote Keyless Entry | Standard |
| Console, floor with storage bin and cup holder | Standard |
| Cup holders, 3 front and 2 rear | Standard |
| Steering column, tilt | Standard |
| OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist and Remote Horn & Lights (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.) | Standard |
| GVWR, 5070 lbs (2300 kg) | Standard |
| Spoiler, rear | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Seat trim, Base cloth | Standard |
| Suspension, Sport, 4-wheel independent, front strut type with coil springs | Standard |
| Liftgate, rear with glass | Standard |
| Wheels, 4 - 16" x 6.5" (40.6 cm x 16.5 cm) cast aluminum, includes spare tire and wheel | Standard |
| Warning tones, headlamp on, key-in-ignition and turn signal reminder | Standard |
| Wiper, rear intermittent with washer | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions | Standard |
| Audio system feature, 6-speaker system | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Standard |
| Door handles, body-color | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent alarm system, content theft alarm | Standard |
| Power outlets, 2 auxiliary with covers, 12-volt, includes 1 front and 1 rear | Standard |
| Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume, TheftLock, auxiliary input jack for iPod/MP3 player and 6 speakers | Standard |
| Antenna, roof-mounted combination | Standard |
| Driver Information Center, electronic, includes over 20 personalization and vehicle information features including trip odometer, fuel range, outside temperature and compass display | Standard |
| StabiliTrak, vehicle stability enhancement system | Standard |
| Door locks, rear child security | Standard |
| Wipers, front intermittent | Standard |
| Windows, power with driver Express-Down and passenger lockout | Standard |
| Defogger, rear-window electric | Standard |
| LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night | Standard |
| Seats, front bucket, includes driver manual height seat adjuster | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger, height-adjustable includes pretensioners | Standard |
| Luggage rack, roof-mounted, Silver | Standard |
| Lighting, interior with theatre dimming, dual front reading, center-mounted dome and rear cargo area | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Console, center, front with armrest, concealed storage and 2 cup holders | Standard |
| Air conditioning, single-zone manual | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding | Standard |
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