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PONTIAC TORRENT ADDS TECHNOLOGY FEATURES FOR 2007

Torrent's roomy and configurable interior provides room for passengers and their stuff. The sliding rear seat has approximately eight inches of fore and aft travel, which increases cargo space behind the rear seat by almost five cubic feet when the seat is moved all the way forward. The front passenger seat back also folds flat, creating a spacious load area that stretches from the rear of the vehicle to the instrument panel. Total interior volume is 138.6 cubic feet (3,925 L).

When the 60/40 split folding rear seat is flipped down, rear cargo space is significantly increased. Integrated storage areas throughout the interior were designed for everything from sunglasses to coins, CDs, coffee cups and water bottles. The rear cargo area has an available innovative Cargo Storage System wîth storage bins in the floor and wheel wells plus a lightweight polycarbonate shelf that can be placed in various positions for differing cargo needs. It has hooks for grocery bags and can even be configured as a table for tailgate parties. Three 12-volt power outlets also are standard.

Chassis and powertrain

Torrent's §egmènt-leading 112.5-inch (2,857 mm) wheelbase and wide 61.8-inch (1,569 mm) track contribute to the car-like ride and enable the §egmènt's widest-opening rear doors for easy entry and exit. Those proportions are centered on a standard Sport Suspension package that includes shock-valving and electric power §teering tuned to provide responsive handling not often found in an SÚV. The front suspension has a MacPherson strut design, while the rear features a four-link independent layout.

The standard electric power §teering system (EPS) is a speed-sensitive, variable-effort system that is tuned to match the performance characteristics of the vehicle. EPS eliminates the use of an engine-driven power §teering pump, as well as the corresponding fluid reservoir and plumbing, reducing both fuel consumption and the potential source of an environmental contaminant.

All Torrent models feature large, flared fenders that house standard 16-inch five-spoke aluminum wheels wîth P235/65R16 all-season tires. Cleated front and rear skid plates and protective rocker panels also are elements of the design, along wîth an unmistakable Pontiac front-end appearance that incorporates the signature twin-port grilles. The Torrent's SÚV stance provides drivers wîth a commanding view of the road.

And while customers will likely spend more time on the road than off, the Torrent is available wîth all-weather capabilities providing excellent traction. Both the front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models provide almost eight inches (203 mm) of ground clearance and feature short front and rear overhangs for favorable off-road approach and departure angles. The automatic all-wheel drive system has no buttons to push. It engages automatically when wheel slip is detected.

The proven 3.4-liter V-6 is standard in the Torrent. This compact and mass efficient 60-degree OHV V-6 generates 185 horsepower (138 kW) at 5200 rpm and 210 lb.-ft. of torque (285 Nm) at 3800 rpm. The engine is mated to a five-speed AF33-5 transmission featuring multiple shift schedules that adapt to varied load conditions. This robust powertrain combination contributes to Torrent's 3,500-pound (1,588 kg) towing capacity.

Four-channel ABS brakes are standard on all models. The brakes consist of vented front discs and rear discs. All models come wîth standard 16-inch aluminum wheels, and 17-inch aluminum wheels are available. Traction control is standard on FWD vehicles equipped wîth the standard ABS.