Chrysler designers haven't ignored the interiors of their new sedans. The quality of interior materials has been substantially upgraded. Colors match well and gaps have been minimized. Nowhere is that more obvious than in the space where doors and dashboard come together. On the old cars, this used to be a yawning chasm; now it's a tight fit.The Intrepid comes standard with front bucket seats, and these have been greatly improved in the new model. They provide better back and lateral support and the detailing of the fabric is world class. An optional leather package is also available. For those who believe big is better, it's hard to find anything to compete with the Intrepid. The cab-forward concept efficiently packs the engine into a tight space to maximize passenger space. In this case, you're getting nearly a full-size interior on a midsize wheelbase. This adds an extra 2.8 inches of rear legroom to the Intrepid. The interior of the original Intrepid always lived up to the term "ergonomic," but there have been notable improvements made this year. The radio is now on top of the heater controls to allow easier access and heater controls remain within easy reach. To add to the sporty look of the Intrepid, Dodge designers switched to black on white gauges. Chrysler has eliminated the optional integrated child safety seat. Apparently there just weren't enough takers. A downside to the Intrepid's sleek exterior styling is that visibility is slightly reduced because the front windshield is so steeply raked. It takes some time to learn precisely where the front edges of the car are as they cannot be seen from the front seats. It takes a bit of getting used to the view out of the small rear window, too.
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