The Nissan Quest is a popular minivan, which has been marketed since the year 1993. Presently, Nissan Quest is in its 3rd generation, and it is produced in collaboration with Ford for the past two generations. Nissan Quest was showcased in the year 1992 in an international auto show held in Detroit.
During the initial two generations, Quest was manufactured with only one engine choice; it made use of a 3.0 Liter V6 engine for both the trims. Finally, Nissan decided to redesign in 2004, and the current generation Nissan Quest is designed on FF-L platform. So, now let us take a brief look at all generations of Nissan Quest.
First Generation Nissan Quest (1993-1998)
First Generation
The Nissan Quest was a fresh model manufactured by Nissan in order to compete with other vehicles and minivan segments. The Quest comprise of a powerful 3.0 Liter VG30E –SOHC engine capable of delivering 151 horsepower. In this generation ford planned to make some changes to VG30E engine for free running and non-interfering. The modified engine includes an oil filter assembly and oil level sensor for enhanced accessibility. The changes had been made to two models villager and quest. Due to adaption of interior parts like radio, power windows and heater from ford, the vehicle looks like ford Aerostar.
These vans shared the modified VG30E engines, as well as the four speed auto-transmission. The seating capacity for the minivan was up to seven and a two- seater bench in the vehicle’s center.
Second Generation Nissan Quest (1999-2003)
Second Generation
The quest undergone few changes in 1999 and the vehicle’s acquire more aerodynamic look. The quest also powered up by a 3.3 Liter – VG33E –SOHC engine that delivers 171 horsepower and a torque rte of 200 lb-ft. The Quest model XL has been removed and a new model GXE was introduced as a base model. Nissan was first to introduce a four door minivan in 1995 with two trim levels GLE and SE (sport model).
After that, Quest introduced a new model in 2001 with various small changes and modifications. The vehicle is incorporated with stylish front and rear bumpers and alloy wheels for all the models. A new fabrics and interior gauges, 130 watt sound system were installed in GLE and SE models. A six CD changer is incorporated with a HI-FI navigation system. The 2002 Nissan Quest is not marketed in Canada in its initial days.
Third Generation Nissan Quest (2004-2009)
Third Generation
The third generation Quest model was launched in the year 2004. The 2004 Nissan Quest captured the concepts of Nissan maxima and Nissan Altima, it was powered by a 3.5 Liter VQ35DE- engine. The engine could deliver 240 horsepower, and its interiors were very spacious with 211.9 cubic feet volume.
Fourth Generation (2011)
The fourth generation of Nissan Quest is powered by a VQ37VHR engine with an estimated yield of about 300 hp. The front wheel drive for Nissan Quest is standard and Nissan USDM version has a tall skinny look with 5 inches width. The fourth generation Nissan Quest will be marketed in North America in 2011.