Nissan Quest

Nissan Quest

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The Nissan Quest is a minivan produced by Nissan Motor Corporation from 1993 to 2016. There have been three generations of this model. The first-generation Quest was a collaboration with Ford, which produced the mechanically identical and cosmetically similar Mercury Villager. The vans debuted at the 1992 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The Quest is distinguishable by a grille and headlights that are slightly shorter top to bottom than those on the Villager. Both vehicles were initially powered by the 3.0-liter Nissan VG30E until 1999, when the Quest received 3.3-liter version of the same engine. The Quest received a complete redesign for 2004. The current model is built on the FF-L platform, which it shares with the Altima, Maxima, and Murano. It also shares the award-winning 3.5-liter VQ engine with those cars.

See Autopedia's comprehensive Nissan Quest Review.

Recent Changes

• On March 30, 2010, Nissan released teaser image of the fourth generation Quest set to supplant the current model for the 2011 Model Year. [1] The new Quest was officially unveiled at the 2010 LA Motor Show. To be offered in four trim levels (S, SV, SL and LE), seven exterior colors and two interior shades, the new 7-seating minivan measures 200.8 inches (5.1 meters) long stretched over a 118.1 inch (2.99 meters) wheelbase. At its heart is Nissan's 3.5 litre V6 developing 253 hp and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque and attached to the Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) transmission. Other creature comforts include power sliding side doors, power rear lift-gate, Nissan Intelligent Key, dual moonroofs, heated and multi-adjustable front seats, 4.3- and 8-inch touch front infotainment display and 11-inch Rear WVGA entertainment display.[2][3]

Quest concept car

Though it remains on the same platform introduced in 2004, the Nissan Quest receives some updates for the 2007 model year. The front fascia, grill, and taillight design have all been redone, and accents such as new wheels have been added. Inside, a number of options have been made available, and the dashboard and instrument panel have undergone a redesign as well.

Styles and Major Options

The 2007 Quest comes in four trims: the 3.5, 3.5 S, 3.5 SL, and 3.5 SE. They all share the same 3.5L 235hp V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, and front wheel drive. Some of the standout features are as follows:

Quest 3.5

• 16" steel wheels
• Cloth seating and vinyl door trim
• Manual front air conditioning
• Separate rear air controls
• 8-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system
• Cruise control
• Power windows, locks, mirrors

Quest 3.5 S

Adds to or replaces 3.5 features with:

• 8-speaker AM/FM/MP3/6CD-changer audio system
• Rear park distance control

Quest 3.5 SL

Adds to or replaces S features with:

• 16" painted alloy wheels
• 8-way power driver's seat
• HomeLink Wireless Control System
• Power adjustable pedals
• Leather/metal-look steering wheel

Quest 3.5 SE

Adds to or replaces SL features with:

• Electronic stability control
• ABS & Driveline traction control
• 17" machined alloy wheels
• 8-way driver (4-way passenger) power heated front seats
• Leather seating and vinyl door trim
• Express open/close sunroof
• Dual zone front automatic climate control
• 10-speaker Bose AM/FM/MP3/6CD-changer audio system
• Rear park distance control with camera

Pricing

Today's actual prices for the Nissan Quest can be found at CarsDirect.

Quest Trims
3.5	3.5 S	3.5 SL	3.5 SE
MSRP
$24,350	$25,650	$27,500	$33,900
Invoice
$22,520	$23,722	$25,146	$30,998

Gas Mileage

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim

3.5L V6 auto

MPG

18/25

Reliability

The 2004 model of the Quest received an all-around Green rating from Automotive Information Systems, indicating minimal problems in all categories. These include Engine, Transmission & Driveline, Brakes, and Accessories, among others.

Safety

The 2007 Quest performed extremely well in safety tests carried out by the NHTSA. In tests for rollover, it received a 4-Star rating, and in all front- and side-impact crash tests, it received 5-Star ratings. Some of the standard safety features found on the Quest include:

• Traction control
• Front and rear anti-roll bars
• Four wheel anti-lock brakes
• Driver/passenger front-impact airbags
• 1st/2nd/3rd row overhead airbags
• Occupancy sensors
• Side impact bars
• Security system

Photos

Colors

Colors will vary by trim, and a complete list is viewable at CarsDirect.com. Some of the available combinations include:

Exterior

• Chestnut Metallic
• Coral Sand Metallic
• Majestic Blue Metallic
• Red Brawn Metallic
• Smoke Metallic

Interior

• Beige
• Chili
• Gray

Main Competitors

• Toyota Sienna
• Honda Odyssey
• Mazda MPV
• Hyundai Getz
• Mitsubishi Colt
• Toyota Yaris
• Honda Fit/Jazz

Hybrid Models

There are currently no hybrid models of the Quest in production.

Unique Attributes

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Interior

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Resale Values

According to Kelley Blue Book, "it's worth noting that the Quest's resale won't be as high as that of a Honda or Toyota. Also, value-laden vans from Kia and Hyundai will be pushing Nissan from below."

Criticisms

• ""Nimbleness and agility don't come naturally to vehicles with that much inertia, and the extra weight snuffs out any power advantage that Z-motor might appear to have on paper." - Car and Driver
• "It's in the vast middle ground between different and ugly." - Cars.com
• "If you don't enjoy drawing attention to yourself, the Quest is probably not drawn for you... Also, like its marketplace brethren in the Honda and Toyota showrooms, this is a full seven-passenger serving whether you're needing it or not. With the additional bulk of its full-size spec comes fewer parking choices and (typically) more fuel consumption." - Kelley Blue Book

Fourth Generation (2011-2016)

In 2010, Nissan provided five teaser images of the 2011 Quest revealing the exterior and interior.[16] It was then unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show that year.[17] The design was based on the Nissan Forum concept. The Quest also shared its styling and chassis with the JDM Nissan Elgrand, but is 4.7 in (120 mm) wider.[18] It is powered by Nissan's 3.5L VQ series engine with 260 hp (194 kW). The Quest went on sale in North America in early 2011 as a 2011 model.

In Japan, the Elgrand competes with the Toyota Alphard and the Honda Elysion, whereas in the American and Canadian markets, the Quest competed with the Chrysler minivans, the Kia Sedona, Toyota Sienna, and the North American Honda Odyssey. The fourth-generation Quest had been built at the Shatai, Kyūshū plant in Japan from 2010 until 2016.

The Nissan Quest was dropped from regular production in Canada after 2014 and in the United States after the 2016 model year due to declining sales. A shortened 2017 model year was produced only as a fleet vehicle.[

Marketing

To promote its release in China, the Quest was used as a free airport escort service vehicle at Beijing Nanyuan Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport for visitors traveling from those airports.

Third generation (2004-2010)

The 2007 Nissan Quest

Development began in 1999 on the V42 alongside a proposed Ford replacement. In 2000, decisions were made by Ford and Nissan to abandon the joint venture, as both the Windstar and Quest replacements were in initial development and the design process. As a result, Ford made plans to build a Mercury variant on the Windstar (WIN-96) successor's platform due in 2003 and Nissan on the Altima and Maxima platform. The design by Alfonso Albaisa was chosen in late 2000, with a concept vehicle being presented in January 2002 at NAIAS as a thinly veiled preview. Design patents were filed on December 27, 2002 and registered under D483,297 on December 9, 2003. The production third generation Quest was unveiled for the 2004 model year at the 2003 North American International Auto Show using the Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima platform, Nissan's FF-L platform, in a package slightly longer than the Chrysler long-wheelbase minivans. Production was moved to a new plant in Canton, Mississippi and started on May 27, 2003.

The Quest is powered by the 3.5 L VQ35DE engine from the Maxima, Altima, and others. The 2004 Quest recorded a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 8.8 seconds.[10] In the Quest, it produces 240 hp (179 kW) and 242 lb⋅ft (328 N⋅m) of torque. The Quest has a flat folding rear bench and the two middle chairs fold nearly flat into the floor. The interior volume is 211.9 cubic feet (6.00 m3). Its appearance shows many similarities to the Renault Espace which appeared in 2002.

The third generation Quest features an unusual moonroof glass arrangement with separate panels above each passenger with individual retractable sunshades, while the roof above the passengers accommodates 2 DVD screens with auxiliary input plug, when the VHS shaped IWCC Xl system was discontinued. Also featured in the SE model were side front airbags, curtain airbags for all rows, VSC (Vehicle Stability Control), Traction Control, dual rear power sliding doors and power rear hatch, Bose audio with RDS and folding second row seats, dual climate control, and rear backup sensors. Nissan redesigned the front grille and the dashboard for the 2007 model. They also moved the DVD player from under the front passenger seat to the instrument panel stack.

Production of this generation Quest ended after the 2009 model year, with Nissan stating that the automaker needed room at the Canton plant for production of a commercial vehicle based on the Nissan NV2000 concept.

Second generation (1999-2002)

For 1999 the Quest got a facelift that gave the exterior a more aerodynamic look. The '99 that the Nissan Quest also got a power boost via the 3.3 liter VG33E SOHC engine, making 170 horsepower and 200 ft·lbf. The XE grade was discontinued and the GXE was move to base model. Two new grades were introduced: the top of the line GLE and the sport model SE.

Nissan imbued the 2001 Quest minivan with a raft of minor improvements. Styling front and rear was updated, along with new alloy wheels debut on all models. The entry-level GXE gained a rear stabilizer bar, while the sporty SE received acceleration-sensitive strut valving and a strut tower brace. New interior gauges and fabrics as well as a 130-watt sound system are standard on SE and GLE. Luxury GLE models also received an in-dash six-CD changer and a wood and leather steering wheel. An optional overhead family entertainment system replaced the former floor-mounted model, though that rather archaic unit can still be specified for SE and GLE Quests equipped with a sunroof. Front seatbelts were given pre-tensioners.

First Generation/Origins (1993-1998)

The Nissan Quest was a new model made by Nissan to compete in the minivan segment. The Quest was a successor to the Axxess, which was sold in the United States in 1990 only and in Canada from 1990-1995. The Quest was initially powered by Nissan's 3.0 liter VG30E SOHC engine that made 153 horsepower (the engine is a slightly modified one then found on other Nissan vehicles, one of the requirements of Ford was it be modified to become a non-interference engine, thus if the timing belt breaks, there would be no damage to the valves). The Quest was available as GXE or XE models. Because of manufacturing issues, Nissan had an arrangement for Ford to assemble the minivan in North America, and in turn they were allowed to rebadge it and sell it under the Mercury brand as the Villager. This generation of the Quest minivan was built in Avon Lake, Ohio, where the Villager was also built.

An initial complaint was the sometimes annoying motorized shoulder seatbelts. Seating was for 7, with a removable 2-seater bench in the middle, allowing the 3rd row bench of 3 seats to slide up (either folded up for more room or down for passengers) behind the front for more rear cargo room.

1996 saw the introduction of changes to the front and rear facia, as well as headlights and tail lamps.

External Links

• MyG37S a forum dedicated to Infiniti's
• OurVQ - The Premiere Nissan and Infiniti Forum Community
• Nissan USA Quest site
• Nissan Quest Driver Community
• Nissan teases next-generation Quest minivan
• Nissan releases more 2011 Quest minivan teasers
• Nissan Drops New Pictures of 2011 Quest Minivan
• Show 2010: Nissan introduces the 2011 Quest Minivan

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