2007 Nissan QuestThe Quest minivan has also received a very significant amount of upgrades and changes for the 2007 model year. In fact, Nissan says that this is one of the largest mid-cycle refresh programs in Nissan's history. Starting with the outer shell, the 2007 Quest receives a restyled and chrome-finished roof rack, a new front fascia including the much nicer looking corporate grille, new head and taillights and redesigned wheels.
The cabin has been extensively reviewed as well especially where the dashboard is concerned. The gauges have been positioned behind the steering wheel and the center pod where the shifter is located is better
integrated. Many trim pieces are new and some of the materials are now superior to that of the old Quest. The end result is by far a nicer, more inviting interior than previously. On the negative side, Nissan has retained the old seats and my 90-minute drive reminded me of how uncomfortable and poorly designed they are. I think Nissan missed the opportunity to make the Quest almost perfect. A slew of new features including an auxiliary input jack and options like MP3 playback, Bluetooth and DVD entertainment with larger screens can be had.
On the mechanical front, all Quests are now endowed with a 5-speed
automatic transmission (the S had a 4-speed in 2006). As well, Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) have been improved and finally, steering tuning and ride comfort have been enhanced. The Quest's retail pricing begins at $32,498 and reaches $46,998 for the top model.
