Detroit, Michigan - A new, larger, and uniquely-styled 2004 Nissan Quest minivan made its debut in Detroit on Sunday. Now based on Nissan's FF-L platform which is also used for the Altima, Murano, and Maxima, the new Quest has grown in size to become the largest minivan in the front-wheel drive minivan segment. Nissan says its long wheelbase allows for the widest opening sliding doors in its class, and its wide cargo area will allow carrying of 4x8-foot materials on the floor with the liftgate closed.
The Quest's interior includes 3rd row flat-folding seats and unique 2nd row flat-folding seats. Optional are a 10-speaker Bose audio system (the first ever Bose system developed for a minivan), a DVD Entertainment System and a new Skyview roof glass panel system that creates a bright and airy feeling throughout the cabin.
Powering the front-wheel drive Quest is a 230-plus horsepower 3.5 litre DOHC V6 mated to either a 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed automatic transmission. The 2004 Quest has a new 4-wheel independent suspension, and 4-wheel vented disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD).
Ian Forsyth, Director of Marketing, Nissan Canada, says the 2004 Quest will be a luxury level minivan, priced between $30,000 and $45,000. The 2004 Quest will be assembled at Nissan's new manufacturing facility in Canton, Mississippi. It's scheduled to go on sale in the summer of 2003.
Highlights
The largest interior volume of any front-wheel drive minivan
Available power-operated dual sliding doors and rear liftgate
Available rear sonar system that can detect obstacles while in reverse
Instrument panel-mounted shifter lever
Standard Traction Control System (TCS), available Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Sensor-type Tire Pressure Monitor System
Advanced design flat-folding seat function for 2nd and 3rd row seats
2nd row seat "tip up" feature combined with widest opening sliding rear doors allows improved ingress/egress to the 3rd row seat
Centre-mounted instrument cluster with 6.3-inch information display screen
Standard 8-way adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support. Available 8-way power driver's seat
Standard heated front seats
Available leather interior
Standard 150-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with eight speakers
Available dual zone automatic climate control for driver and front passenger
Numerous storage bins and areas, including a driver-accessible storage drawer located under front passenger seat
Four 12-volt power points
Available DVD Entertainment System with option of one or two roof-mounted display screens (DVD drive located under the front passenger seat, oriented toward the driver)
All audio systems feature "dual media" capability (when equipped with rear audio controls), allowing rear passengers to use headphones for a different media source than what is played through the speakers
Available DVD-based Nissan Navigation System with 7.0-inch colour display
Rear heating and air conditioning system
Available wheels and tires: 16x6.5 and 225/65R16 or 17x6.5 and 225/60R17
Maximum 3,500-lb towing capacity (properly equipped)
Standard Nissan Advanced Supplemental Air Bag System, utilizes crash zone sensor and advanced occupant sensing capability to control front air bag deployment force
Standard Head Curtain Supplemental Air Bags to help protect 1st, 2nd and 3rd row outboard occupants from side-impact collisions
Available front seat supplemental side-impact air bags for thorax protection
3-point seat belts and height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) child seat anchorage system
Child safety rear door locks
Available in three models: 3.5 S, 3.5 SL, 3.5 SE
Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Canton, Mississippi Plant
