The 2011 Nissan Quest hits the market after taking 2010 off. Nissan clearly took that year off to do some serious examination of what the minivan lacked and what it could do better to be a real contender in the market.
Starting MSRP $27,750–$41,350
The result is a 2011 Quest with a unique exterior and an upscale interior that combine to make this a minivan that could give the outstanding Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna a run for their money.
This is an all-new Quest, and it's not just the outside that's gotten a spicy new look; the interior has also been restyled and verges on downright fancy with its faux-wood and metal-looking accents.
Of course, nothing is perfect and driving the Quest wasn't as exciting as its new looks. While the driving experience wasn't wholly inspiring, the Quest's V-6 was quite competent in tackling the curvy, steep roads through the Rocky Mountains for a trek to Breckenridge, Colo. However, it seemed to labor more than necessary when cruising city streets.
The Quest has a starting MSRP of $27,750. The model I tested, the SV, starts at $30,900, but with the addition of roof rails, floormats and a cargo net, the price came to $32,240.
EXTERIOR
Automakers have been trying to spice up minivans recently. There isn't a whole lot one can do with the form of a minivan in order to preserve its function. That said, the 2011 Nissan Quest actually does a decent job of mixing up its exterior looks, especially compared to previous years. It looks like the love child of a Ford Flex and a previous-generation Nissan Quest. This alleged coupling produced a car whose looks may not be for everyone, but they definitely stand out in the minivan crowd.
SENSE AND STYLE
Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Excellent
Fun-Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove-On): Some
INTERIOR
The Quest's redesigned interior is easy on the eyes. The interior's faux-metal and wood-like trims evoke images of Nissan's luxurious Infiniti brand and create a warm feeling throughout the Quest's cabin. The center stack is intuitive to use, and while my test car did not have it, a rear entertainment system is available with an impressively large 11-inch flip-down screen.
The seats are comfortable, even for longer rides, and the fabric upholstery, though not beautifully patterned, was super easy to clean. How do I know this, you ask? Well, it's like this: During my test drive, it was the beginning of cherry season here in the Rocky Mountains. My children are bananas for cherries, so I couldn't keep them from eating cherries in the car. A cherry or five found refuge on the upholstery and left a mark or two, which came off easily (even after a few days!) with the quick swipe of a baby wipe. I was amazed. Leather upholstery is also available.
The number and variety of cupholders and cubbies also make the 2011 Quest family-friendly. There are 16 cupholders, a clever cubby near the center stack that is perfect for a smartphone or iPod, and several other cubbies located throughout the car that are useful for storing books, toys and snacks. There are also two great little hooks positioned on the back of the driver and front passenger seats. These hooks could be used for something expected like dry cleaning, but my children quickly decided these hooks were the ideal spot for their backpacks and lunch boxes. They had easy access to their stuff for every car ride. Learn More...
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