Inevitably, quick transitions produce a fair amount of body roll, and with the Intrigue's relatively high curb weight, that entails more weight transfer than you'll encounter in a Camry or Maxima. The supercharged version of this engine isn't offered, but unless you're in a real hurry, the normally aspirated edition gets the job done very nicely, and without much noise. The Intrigue is big by midsize standards, and there's corresponding roominess inside. Front legroom, augmented by extended seat travel, is abundant, and there's plenty of space for two adults in the rear, though the center position might not be quite as comfy for a third. Rear seat space is disguised by the long seat cushions, which provide exceptional thigh support, but the Intrigue beats the Camry for rear seat legroom by 1.4 inches.
Trunk space is vast, and it's easy to get at.
Driver sight lines from the nicely contoured, and nicely adjustable, front bucket seat are excellent, thanks to plenty of glass and the low height of the instrument cowling. Like the new Chevrolet Malibu and Olds Cutlass, the Intrigue's ignition switch is on the dashboard, eliminating the neck-craning and fumbling associated with column locks. The inside color scheme of our test car, a subdued contrast of taupe and cream, miraculously devoid of wood grain, looked like something from the cover of an interior design catalog, and was very tasty indeed. A taste of elegance Intrigues come well equipped. While it's reasonably agile for a car in its size class, the Intrigue's strengths are quiet comfort with a taste of elegance in a subdued but stylish package.