2013 Nissan Quest

The Nissan Quest is a versatile seven-passenger vehicle and is especially ideal for for both families with teenagers.  The quest transports four adults in comfort in the front two rows plus three more little ones in the third row. thanks to Nissan’s legacy VQ V6 engine, the Quest delivers plenty of power and drives very smoothly as well.

Nissan’s 2013 Quest is left unchanged overall with the latest-generation Quest employing styling from inside out while maintaining a harmonized balance between efficiency and performance.

All trim models of the Nissan Quest come with Nissan’s powerful VQ V6 engine common to their flagship sports coupe and sedan, namely the 370z and the G37 coupe. The Quest produces 253 horsepower and is EPA-rated at 19/24 mpg City/Highway. The quest is also equipped with Nissan’s CVT transmission in aid of producing better fuel economy.

Inside the cabin space, the Quest provides plenty of room and comfort. The second row provides excellent leg and headroom while the third row is smaller than most competitors, but still offers a plethora of space for small children.

Cargo versatility is another bonus for the Quest. Beneath the Cargo area lies a hatch opening below the floor level. This feature is ideal for carrying large luggage or moving boxes.

Nissan’s design, of the Nissan quest employs a box shape shell with contoured front ends to improve aerodynamics and driver visibility.  Contrary to its minivan middle name, the dimensions of the quest is virtually identical to most of its competitors on the market such as the Honda Odyssey.

The front of the Quest is merely homogeneous and could easily be confused with another were it not for egg shaped front and center. The front is smooth and clean, with a wide bumper section that cants upward at the edges below the headlights. All  of the front lights reside in the same housing.

The Quest is only offered with 7 seats, with two individual seats in the first two rows and three in the third row. The four forward seats are very comfortable, have good-to-best competitive dimensions.  The seats provide good support, which makes both short city or long highway commutes enjoyable.

There is no doubt that the Quest inherits some of its athletic genes from Nissan’s sports coupe and sedans. The Quest behaves relatively light on its feet. Weighing in at 3600 pounds, the Quest is by no means, light, but it still weighs less than most of its competitors and the driving experience shows it.

Nissan’s superb V6 engine has been proven to be both reliable and powerful.  The 3.5-liter engine is rated at 260 horsepower and delivers240 lb-ft of torque (using regular unleaded fuel).  It is the Nissan’s smallest available V6 engine they offer, but don’t let this statement fool you.  For example, the Toyota Sienna V6 produces 266 hp while Chrysler’s newest Town & Country produces 283..  The Quest’s engine is coupled to Nissan’s Continuous Variable Transmission, which is one of the best on the market to date.

Electric-assist steering is used on the Quest to deliver smooth and precise steering feedback to the driver. The Quest maneuvers quite well and has a decent 37 feet turning radius.

The Nissan Quest accommodates all the needs of a family van no minimal compromise in performance, efficiency, comfort or environmental features. The Quest’s ride is comfortable complemented with versatile cargo space and sufficient performance thanks to Nissan’s V6 responsive engine. The cabin is designed well for four adult-sized people plus two or three children or extra cargo.