Spacious, versatile, and powerful, the 2008 Pontiac Torrent offers a variety of features that help make it an excellent choice for a small or midsize crossover SUV. This impressive new addition to the Pontiac family boasts of flexible interior design, high crash test scores, strong engine, and a new trim level.

The ‘08 Torrent has a lot in store for shoppers this year, specifically the latest GXP trim level that comes with a 264-horsepower 3.6-liter V6, six-speed automatic transmission and sport tuned steering and suspension components. However the base Torrent is powered by 3.4-liter V6 with 185hp and 210 pound-felt of torque. On the other hand, the base trim level is equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, air-conditioning, a CD/MP3 player with an auxiliary audio jack, three 12- volt power points, a trip computer, full power accessories and OnStar. The Torrent GPX adds 18-inch wheels, dual exhaust outlets, privacy glass, remote which starting a sport instrument panel, special hood and body-color bumpers, front sport seats with multilevel heating, a power driver seat, steering-wheel audio controls and an auto dimming rearview mirror. Meanwhile, standard features provide better ride and handling characteristics compared before.

This midsize crossover SUV has three rows of seating. It also has a long wheelbase and a rear 60/40-split bench seat that can approximately slide 8 inches, thus providing more room for larger passengers and cargo. A 35 cubic feet of luggage space behind its upright rear seats also offers enough room.

When it comes to safety, the Pontiac Torrent earned a five-star rating for the protection of front occupants and likewise for front and rear occupant protection in its impact tests. Thanks to its antilock disc brakes, traction control, stability control with trailer-way mitigating technology and OnStar it’s able to provide maximum protection and security.

The 2008 Pontiac Torrent is indeed one of the best vehicles of its kind. It is not only stylishly designed but also safe and guarantees better ride performance.