Topic: CD Article: 2006 Pontiac Torrent

[smainville]

Right...yours is in the 10 second range, not 9, so that won't fly

Same 0-60 time as my little 2.7....go figure
And only 131 lb curb weight difference. 51 lbs with the AWD.
As I said from the beginning, not an amazing engine, that 3.4L.

Numbers from AJAC (you favorite source)

Tucson 2.7 V6
0-100 @ 11.4
80-120 @ 8.1

X-Trail 2.5 I4
0-100 @ 10.2
80-120 @ 8.0

Equinox 3.4 V6
0-100 @ 9.2
80-120 @ 8.5

So the X-Trail is a little closer to the 9s than the Tucson

[gosteelerz]

Numbers from AJAC (you favorite source)

Tucson 2.7 V6
0-100 @ 11.4
80-120 @ 8.1

If that's with the V6 I would hate to see the 4 cyl.  You might be able to outrun a dump truck.

[Shnak]

And I have the Sportage 2.7L AWD, and it certainly feels faster than 11.4s... the transmission is geared a little conservatively, but if you push it, it sticks in 2nd gear and accelerates pretty good, certainly better than 11.4s.

And laspalmas, that 9.0s you quote, is that with auto or manual?

[Shnak]

Oh ok wasn't sure. I never asked about manual...

[footlong58]

Do I have to explain and prove this again?
THE 2WD V6 is 0-60 in 9.0. It's already been posted..not paying attention?

Yeah, but who buys a 2WD SUV?  That's even LESS useful than most useless SUV's...

[Craig]

 

[skypoint]

And the interior quality was that of a sub-13k car made 10 years ago. The quality of the plastics and dash controls was laughable.

Absolutely. However, the Torrent's interior quality felt far superior to the Equinox.

After sitting in the two, I would never consider buying an Equinox, but would be tempted by the Torrent.

[Snowman]

 

[Shnak]

Yeah, but who buys a 2WD SUV?  That's even LESS useful than most useless SUV's...

A 2WD SUV is a lot more useful than an Acura EL... that's for damn sure.