2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue: Road Test
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- MSRP: $23,160 -$28,070
- Invoice: $21,191 -$25,684
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Our road test for the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue help you decide if a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| GX/GL | GLS w/Precision Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5 |
Intrigue's twincam V6 doesn't deliver quite the low-speed snap of older 3.8 V6 in corporate siblings, but it's smooth, quiet, and provides fine passing response. Transmission is well-behaved.
FUEL ECONOMY
| GX/GL | GLS w/Precision Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5.3 |
Test averages were 17.7-19.5 mpg. Uses regular-grade gas.
RIDE QUALITY
| GX/GL | GLS w/Precision Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.2 |
Firmer than optimal, but generally comfortable, with little float or wallow over uneven pavement.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| GX/GL | GLS w/Precision Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 5.8 |
Capable, with good grip and balance. Speed-sensitive steering feels artificially heavy to some testers.
QUIETNESS
| GX/GL | GLS w/Precision Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.4 |
Wind noise well-muffled, but tires and suspension thump over sharp bumps and ridges.
CONTROLS
| GX/GL | GLS w/Precision Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6.3 |
Good, except for automatic climate-system controls; they're undersized, poorly marked, difficult to adjust manually. Too many hard-surface panels detract from otherwise-attractive cabin decor.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| GX/GL | GLS w/Precision Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5.7 |
Roomy, with firm, supportive buckets. Some testers find lumbar bolster too prominent.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| GX/GL | GLS w/Precision Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.3 |
Good head room; leg room is fine unless front seats are pushed far back. Doors are wide enough for easy entry/exit.
CARGO ROOM
| GX/GL | GLS w/Precision Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.6 |
Spacious cargo area; hinges don't dip into load area.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| GX/GL | GLS w/Precision Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 6 |
Intrigue feels more grown up than Grand Prix, more sophisticated than Regal. It's a good blend of features and performance at competitive prices. Now in its final model year, discounts are readily available, though Intrigue does not qualify as a sound long-term investment.
Total Score
| GX/GL | GLS w/Precision Pkg. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | 58 | 54.6 |
Total Score: 58
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