How Intelligent are Chinchillas?

They are smarter than the average rabbit and much more fun than the average rat. They are different than cats, and there is no comparison.

Chinchillas commonly memorize their trails, and have good memories. So if you frighten them, remember that your chinchilla will remember for a fairly long while, and you will have to regain its trust.

I know that Chinchillas are excellent with mazes. They are able to come out of the maze without much effort. Unlike hamsters and mice, they need some time to come out of the maze, but not chinnies. But till now, I haven't come across any articles or subjects that verify that logic.