2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Oldsmobile's import-flavored midsize sedan shares a basic design with the Buick Century/Regal, Pontiac Grand Prix. Intrigue offers GL, GX, GLS models. Only powertrain is 3.5-liter twincam V6 with automatic transmission. Standard are antilock 4-wheel disc brakes. GL adds traction control (optional on GX); GLS adds General Motors' OnStar assistance system. Optional on all is Oldsmobile's Precision Control antiskid system. Note: Oldsmobile brand is to be phased out over the next few years.

COMPETITION

Perennial Best Buys Honda Accord and Toyota Camry continue to shine with refinement, model diversity, and comfort. Both come in coupe and sedan forms, offer economic 4-cylinder or sporty V6 power, have room for four adults, and are reasonably priced.

Recommended models include the smooth Chevrolet Impala, the import-flavored Chevy Malibu, the sporty Nissan Maxima, surprising Olds Intrigue, and the good-looking Pontiac Grand Prix. All come with V6 power, offer lots of standard equipment, and have pleasing road manners that will suit a variety of driving styles. We've also added the Ford Taurus and clone Mercury Sable to our Recommended list.