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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 10:24 AM
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Default 2006 Pontiac Torrent SUV

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The 2006 Pontiac Torrent crossover wagon that shares its architecture with the Chevy Equinox and makes its on-sale debut in the fall of 2005. The Torrent, like the Equinox, will be built in Ontario, and sports the same 185-hp, 3.4-liter V-6, in either front-drive or all-wheel-drive format. "The Torrent represents a new dimension of Pontiac 's commitment to 'total performance,'" said Jim Bunnell, Pontiac-GMC general manager. "Along with a spirited powertrain and a crisp handling package rarely seen in an compact SUV, the Torrent adds a degree of flexibility and spaciousness designed to meet the needs of owners with active lifestyles." The 2006 Torrent will join a host of new Pontiac products in that model year, the brand promises, including a G6 coupe, the Solstice roadster, and a G6 convertible.

Yeah yeah I know, it's a rebadged Chevy Equinox. Blah. But hey, it's something new.
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 10:31 AM
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Couldn't they at least try?
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 10:38 AM
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Meh, this is GM. The enlightened few running the show over at Cadillac haven't yet managed to percolate their "groundbreaking" strategies down through the rest of the organization.
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 11:36 AM
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Maybe they'll be nice and give it an upper level engine.
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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ah, more badge engineering
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 12:30 PM
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the whole front fascia reminds me of the new 5 series...
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 01:43 PM
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185-hp, 3.4-liter V-6.... "The Torrent represents a new dimension of Pontiac 's commitment to 'total performance,'"
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 01:49 PM
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I know. Sometimes i wish i didnt work for GM. then i think about how much i get paid and think **** it... its money!
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mayonaise
the whole front fascia reminds me of the new 5 series...

once again proving my theory that pontiacs are bmws for black people.

disclaimer: not trying to be racist or anything, its just my opinion that pontiac copies bmw's styling and and general marketing formula, and they market their cars to black people. :dunno: next time you see one of their commercials, keep this in mind and get back to me.
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 04:49 PM
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Performance! :a:
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