1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue: Year-to-Year Changes

1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue: A sophisticated new V6 engine became available for the midsize Intrigue, to help give Oldsmobile buyers a reason to pick it over a comparable Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. The new dual-overhead-cam, 3.5-liter V6 produced 215 horsepower and ran on regular fuel, whereas twin-cam engines in the Camry and Accord needed premium gasoline. As the model year began, the new engine was standard in the top-line GLS and optional in base GX and midlevel GS models. Later, it became standard across the board, edging aside the original 195-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6. Decklids now wore Oldsmobile script, ending a complaint that some people didn't realize these were Oldsmobiles. All models got a thicker, leather-wrapped steering wheel. GM's OnStar emergency/communications system joined the options list.

2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue: An antiskid system joined the options list this year. Called the Precision Control System, it was designed to help keep the car on its intended path by selective braking of one or more individual wheels. Though optional on all models, GX buyers had to order optional traction control to get the new antiskid system. Also new this year were standard retained accessory power and an optional gold-trim package. GLS sedans gained standard heated power front seats. As before, Intrigue came in GX, GL, and top GLS trim.

2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue: Traction control became optional instead of standard on base, and all models gained new standard automatic headlights for 2001. Also newly available this year were Premium Leather and Precision Sport option packages.

2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue: Production of the Intrigue ended in June 2002 as part of the phaseout of the Oldsmobile brand. There were no significant changes for the 2002 model year.