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2000s

 Nissan Quest Third generation (V42) 

Production period:

2004-2009

Body versions:

station wagon

Engines:

Gasoline engine:
3.5 litres (179 kW)

Length:

5184 mm

Width:

1971 mm

Height:

1778-1826 mm

Wheelbase:

3150 mm

Curb weight:

1947 kg

After the production cessation of the Mercury Villager in 2002, Nissan developed a stand-alone van, which came on the market in 2004. The third generation of the Quest is based on the FF-L platform, which was also used by the then Altima and Maxima. The quest was produced at the newly opened Nissan plant in Canton, Mississippi.

With its long 124.0-inch wheelbase, 77.6-inch width and 67.3-inch front and rear track, the new Quest offers one of the largest interior volumes of any front-wheel drive minivan.  Overall interior volume of 211.9 cubic feet, as well as ample cargo space behind the 2nd row seat and 3rd row seat are significantly improved over the previous generation Quest.  Special attention was also paid to front seat dimensions, with first row shoulder room among the best in class. Quest’s sliding door openings measure 33.8 inches, over four inches longer than the nearest competitor (2003 models) and over six inches longer than the previous generation Quest.  The wide doors combine with a 2nd row seat “tip up” feature to address one of consumers most frequent complaints regarding current minivan designs – getting in and out of the 3rd row. Another innovation that seeks to address owner dissatisfaction with current minivan designs is the Quest's new flat-folding seats.  Quest advances the folding seat concept by applying this feature to both the 2nd and 3rd row seats, with the 3rd row folding flat.

The Quest interior features include 2nd and 3rd row folding seats, A standard 150-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with eight speakers is offered, along with an available first-ever for the U.S. Bose audio system for the minivan in the segment – a 265-watt 10-speaker audio system.  a 10-speaker Bose audio system (the first ever Bose system developed for a minivan in the U.S.), a DVD Entertainment System and a dramatic new Skyview roof glass panel system that creates a bright and airy feeling throughout the cabin.

The interior concept is characterized by the rear seat, which results in a flat cargo bed when folded up. The middle two seats can be folded almost flat. Optional or standard equipment details include a glass roof, two flat screens on the vehicle roof, side airbags front, head airbags for all rows of seats, ESP, traction control, electrically operated sliding doors and tailgate, Bose audio system, two-zone air conditioning and parking assistance. In 2007, a light facelift was made with visual changes on the front and in the interior.

  • Widest-opening sliding side doors in the segment
  • Long wheelbase, wide track, well-defined wheel wells with minimal gap with the tire sidewall
  • Available Skyview roof glass panel system for 2nd and 3rd row seats
  • Available power-operated dual sliding doors and rear liftgate
  • Halogen headlights with cornering lights, available fog lights
  • Body-colour door handles, mirrors and side mouldings
  • Available heated outside mirrors with puddle lamps
  • Standard privacy glass (2nd row, 3rd row and liftgate)
  • Available rear sonar system that can detect obstacles while in reverse

Interior Features

  •  44 cubic feet larger than the previous generation Quest
  • Advanced design flat-folding seat function for 2nd and 3rd row seats, providing "complete spontaneity" for carrying passengers or cargo
  • 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
  • Available driver's seat memory system (seat position, foot pedal position and outside mirror position) and heated front seats
  • Available leather-appointed interior
  • Standard 150-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with eight speakers
  • Available First-ever Bose®-developed audio system for the minivan segment in the U.S.
  • Available steering wheel-mounted audio controls
  • Available dual zone automatic temperature control for driver and front passenger
  • Standard power front windows with one-touch auto up/down and safety reverse feature
  • Front overhead console with sunglasses holder and dual map lights
  • Available full-length rear overhead console with storage bins, personal lamps and air vents
  • Eight cupholders plus bottle holders/map pockets on each sliding door
  • Numerous storage bins and areas, including a driver-accessible storage drawer located under front passenger seat
  • Four standard 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
  • Standard rear heating and air conditioning system
  • Long length and wide cargo area, allowing carrying of 4x8-foot dimensional materials on the floor with the liftgate closed

Powering the front-wheel drive Quest is a 240-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6, while a new 4-wheel independent suspension provides excellent dynamic capabilities.  The Quest utilizes Nissan's proven FF-L platform, also found on the Altima, all-new 2003 Murano crossover SUV and the all-new flagship 2004 Maxima premium performance sedan.

Engine and Driveline

  • FF-L (Front engine, Front-wheel drive, Large) platform
  • 5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine producing 240 horsepower and 242 lb-ft of torque
  • Aluminium block and heads, sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection, Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), micro finished crankshaft and camshaft, molybdenum-coated pistons
  • 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive or 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive

Suspension, Steering and Braking

  • 4-wheel independent suspension with advanced multi-link rear suspension and front and rear stabilizer bars
  • 4-wheel vented disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
  • Available wheels and tires: 16x6.5 and 225/65R16 or 17x6.5 and 225/60R17
  • Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
  • Maximum 3,500-lb towing capacity (properly equipped)

The engine is also used in many other models V6 engine VQ35DE with 3.5 litres displacement. In the Quest this makes 179 kW (243 hp) and the maximum torque is 328 Nm.

In 2010, the quest was not offered because according to Nissan, production capacity was needed at the Canton plant for the production of the Nissan NV delivery van. 

Built in 2004 models of the Quest suffered from many quality problems. Most had been fixed by the end of the year by an engineering team specially sent from Japan. Already sold vehicles were repaired in the context of recalls by the dealers. Also affected by the quality issues in the first year of operation of the new plant were the Nissan Titan and the Infiniti QX, which ran there at that time also from the band.  

Safety and Security

  • Zone Body construction with front and rear crushable zones and occupant zone
  • Standard Nissan Advanced Air Bag System, utilizes crash zone sensor and advanced occupant weight sensing capability to control front air bag deployment
  • Standard head curtain supplemental air bags to help protect 1st, 2nd and 3rd row outboard occupants in side-impact collisions
  • Available supplemental front seat 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

 

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Technical

Technical

  • Nissan Quest Specifications

    Engine

     

    Type

    VQ35

    Cam design

    DOHC

    Orientation

    Transverse mounted

    Cylinders / configuration

    V6 -- 60 degree V-angle

    Block / head composition

    Aluminum / aluminum

    Displacement (liters)

    3.5 liters

    Horsepower

    240 @ 5,800 rpm

    Torque (lb/ft)

    242 @ 4,400 rpm

    Bore & stroke (mm)

    95.5 x 81.4

    Compression ratio (:1)

    10.3

    Maximum engine speed

    6,500 rpm

    Induction system

    Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection

    Valvetrain

    4-valves-per-cylinder CVTC

    Engine mounts

    Electronically controlled

    Fuel Requirement

    Regular unleaded (87 octane)

    Emissions certification level

    LEV2/LEV emission standards

    Emission system

    Oxygen sensor, catalyzer

    Exhaust                                                            

    Single tailpipe

    Electrical

     

    Ignition system

    Electronic

    Starter

    12 volt

    Alternator

    130 Amps

    Battery

    550 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)

    Trailer towing

    Partial pre-wiring

    Transmission and Drive System

    3.5S

    3.5SL

    3.5SE

    Drive configuration

    Front-wheel drive

    Transmission type

    Automatic

    4-speed automatic with overdrive

    5-speed automatic with overdrive

    Gear Ratio (:1)

         1st

         2nd

         3rd

         4th

         5th 

        Reverse

    Final drive ratio (:1)

    S

    -

     

    2.785

    1.545

    1.000

    0.694

    -

    2.272

    3.525

    -

    S

     

    4.657

    3.032

    1.982

    1.341

    1.018

    5.114

    2.269

    Traction Control System (TCS)

    S

    Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

    -

    S

    Brakes

    3.5 S

    3.5 SL

    3.5 SE

    Front      Type

             Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

    Vented disc

    11.42 x 1.10

    Rear       Type

             Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

    Vented disc

    12.13 x .63

    Brake Assist (BA)

    S

    Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

    S

    ABS

                   Number of wheels

                   Number of channels

                   Number of sensors

    S

    4

    4

    4

    Steering

    3.5 S

    3.5 SL

    3.5 SE

    Type

    Power rack-and-pinion

    Power assisted

    S

    Overall ratio (:1)

    17.1

    Turns (lock-to-lock)

    3

    Steering wheel  

        3-spoke urethane w/ cruise control  

          switches

        3-spoke leather wrapped w/ cruise control

          and audio switches

     

    S

     

    -

     

    -

     

    S

     

    -

     

    S

    Tilt

    Manual

    Suspension

    3.5 S

    3.5 SL

    3.5 SE

    Front

         Stabilizer bar

    Independent strut with coil springs

    Yes

    Rear

         Stabilizer bar

    Independent multi-link

    Yes

    Body / Chassis

     

    Type

    Unibody

    Materials (primary)

    Corrosion-resistant and high strength steel

    Exterior

    Wheels & Tires

    3.5 S

    3.5 SL

    3.5 SE

    Wheels

      16” steel wheels with full cover

    S

    -

    -

      16” aluminum-alloy wheel – painted finish

    O

    S

    -

      17” aluminum-alloy wheel- machined finish

    -

    -

    S

       Wheel Size                              6.5 JJ x 16

                                                     6.5 JJ x 17

    S

    -

    S

    -

    -

    S

    Tires                                                   Type

    All-season

       Size        Goodyear Eagle LS   P225/65R16

                     Goodyear Eagle LS   P225/60R17

    S

    -

    S

    -

    -

    S

              Speed Rating                       16” tires

                                                        17” tires

    H

    H

    Spare tire             Temporary    T135/80D16

                                                         Location           

    S

    Underfloor mounted (between 1st and 2nd rows)

    Tire Pressure Monitor System

    S

    Lights

    3.5 S

    3.5 SL

    3.5 SE

    Headlights

         Type                                                       

    Halogen

         Operation                             Auto on/off

    -

    S

         Fog lights

    -

    S

         Center high mount stop light

    S

         Cornering lights

    S

         Reflector marker on sliding doors

    S

    Interior

    Seating

    3.5 S

    3.5 SL

    3.5 SE

    Capacity

    2-occupant std, 7-occupant opt.

    Materials

          Seat cloth

          Leather appointments

     

    S

    -

     

    S

    O

     

    -

    S

    Front Seats

          Type

          Heated                                      leather

                                                              cloth

          Driver seat manual lumbar

          Driver seat 8-way power

          Driver seat 8-way manual

          Passenger seat 4-way power

          Passenger seat 4-way manual

          Height-adjustable head restraints

          Memory (2 positions)

          Driver and passenger seat back pockets

     

    Bucket

    -

    -

    S

    -

    S

    -

    S

    S

    -

    S

    O

    O

    S

    S

    -

    O

    S

    S

    -

    S

    S

    -

    S

    S

    -

    S

    -

    S

    S

    S

    2nd Row rear seats includes:

          2 Captain’s Chairs

          Recline

          Tip-up device for 3rd row ingress/egress

          Folding to the floor

          Height adjustable head restraints

    O

     

    3rd Row rear seats includes:

           3rd Row bench seat

           Flat folding into floor

           Height adjustable head restraints

    O

    Audio

    3.5 S

    3.5 SL

    3.5 SE

    Head unit and speakers

     

     

     

       150-watt 2DIN - AM/FM/CD w/ RDS and 8

           speakers

     

    S

     

    -

     

    -

       150-watt 2DIN - AM/FM/CD w/ RDS and 8

           speakers (upgraded speakers)

     

    -

     

    S

     

    -

       150-watt 2DIN - AM/FM/CD6 w/ RDS and 

           8 speakers (upgraded speakers)

     

    -

     

    O

     

    -

      265-watt Bose® audio system with

           2DIN AM/FM/CD6 w/ RDS and 10

           speakers

     

     

    -

     

     

    -

     

     

    S

       Steering wheel audio controls

       Rear audio controls

    -

    O

    S

    S

    S

    S

    DVD Entertainment System –

        DVD system with 1 display, rear audio

          controls and 2 pair of wireless

          headphones

        DVD system with 1 display screen and 2

          wireless headphones

        DVD system with 2 display screens and 2

          wireless headphones

     

     

     

    O

     

    -

     

    -

     

     

     

    -

     

    O

     

    -

     

     

     

    -

     

    O

     

    O

    Navigation system

    -

    O

    O

    Instrumentation

    3.5 S

    3.5 SL

    3.5 SE

    Meters/Gauges

         Speedometer                               Analog

         Tachometer                                 Analog

         Coolant temperature                     Digital

         Fuel level                                     Digital

     

    S

    S

    S

    S

    Convenience Features

    3.5 S

    3.5 SL

    3.5 SE

    Cruise control

    S

    Power windows

          Driver/front passenger w/ one-touch

              auto up/down w/ safety reverse

          Manual rear vent windows

          Power rear vent windows

     

     

    S

    S

    -

     

     

    S

    -

    S

     

     

    S

    -

    S

    Power-adjustable foot pedals

         Controlled by driver seat memory system                      

             -

    -

    S

    -

    S

    S

    Power door locks w/ illuminated switches

    S

    Remote keyless entry system

    S

    Cup holders

                 Front              Driver seat mounted

                 2nd row                      2 cup holders

                 3rd row                      4 cup holders

    Bottle holders

                 2nd row             side door mounted

     

    Two (independent operation)

    O

    S

     

    2

    Inside rearview mirror 

                         day/night type, manual adjust

                                       automatic anti-glare

                                                            UGDO

     

    S

    -

    -

     

    -

    S

    S

     

    -

    S

    S

    Overhead console

         Map lamps/sunglasses holder

         Map lamps/sunglasses holder/PWR door

             switches

         Map lamps/sunglasses holder/PWR door

             Switches/ sunroof controls

     

    S

     

    -

    -

     

    -

     

    S

    -

     

    -

     

    -

    S

    12V Power point:

       Front:                                   I/P mounted

       2nd Row:                   LH luggage side trim

       Cargo area:               LH luggage side trim

     

    Console bin and console side

    S

    S

    Interior Trim

    3.5 S

    3.5 SL

    3.5 SE

    Roof trim

    Upgraded headliner material

    Inside door handles                    color-keyed

                        Door handle trim bezel metallic

    S

    S

    S

    S

    S

    S

    Door trim                     

         Style                                   fully molded

         Insert                          color-keyed vinyl

         Door armrests                                front

         Door storage pockets               dual front

     

    S

    S

    S

    S

     

    S

    S

    S

    S

     

    S

    S

    S

    S

    Sun visor with illuminated vanity mirror and extender                                           Driver

                                                      Passenger                                       

     

    S

    S

    Shift knob                                     urethane

    S

    Safety and Security

    Passenger Restraint Systems

    3.5 S

    3.5 SL

    3.5 SE

    Air bags (SRS)

       Driver – w/ Advanced Air Bag System

         (AABS)

       Passenger – w/ Advanced Air Bag System

         (AABS)

       Curtain side-impact supplemental air bag

     

    S

     

    S

     

    S

       Front seat side-impact supplemental air

       bags

    -

    O

    S

    Seat Belts

      Front Row       

          3-point (ELR driver and ALR/ELR

           passenger) pre-tensioners w/ load

           limiters

      2nd Row

          3-point with ALR/ELR, LATCH and

          upper tether anchor

      3rd Row

          3-point with ALR/ELR (and LATCH center

          seating position) and upper tether

          anchor 

     

     

    S

     

     

    O

     

     

    O

     

    LATCH

    S

    Power window lockout button

    S

    Seat belt with adjustable upper anchors 

                                                             Front                          

                                                         2nd Row

     

    S

    O

    Child safety rear door locks       sliding doors

    S

    Passive Safety

     

    Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones

    Body side reinforcements

    Energy absorbing steering column

    Knee bolsters

    Hood buckling creases

    Shift interlock system

    S

     

    S

    S

    S

    S

    S

    Security

     

     

    Tamper-proof door lock key cylinder

    Steering wheel locks when key is removed

    Immobilizer (NATS)

    S

    S

    S

    Dimensions

    Exterior (inches)

    3.5 S

    3.5 SL

    3.5 SE

    Wheelbase

    124.0

    Overall length

    204.1

    Overall width

    77.6

    Overall height                         with roof rack  

                                            without roof rack

    71.9

    70.0

    Tread width

         Front                                                        

         Rear                                                         

     

    67.3

    67.3

    Minimum ground clearance

    5.8

    Coefficient of drag                  with roof rack

                                           without roof rack

    0.34

    0.33

    Step in height                                      front

                                                               rear

    15.2

    15.7

    Trunk liftover height

    25.0

    Angle of approach (degrees)

    19.0

    Angle of departure (degrees)

    20.0

    Breakover angle (degrees)

    12.2

    Interior (inches)

    Front

    2nd Row

    3rd Row

    Head room                          without sunroof

                                                  with sunroof

    41.9

    40.5

    41.7

    42.8

    37.7

    -

    Shoulder room

    63.7

    66.2

    61.6

    Hip room

    65.6

    67.4

    50.0

    Leg room

    41.6

    41.3

    41.2

    Cargo volume (cubic feet)                 SAE V6

      3.5 S & 3.5 SL - 148.7         3.5 SE - 143.8

    Weights

    3.5 S

    3.5 SL

    3.5 SE

    Curb (pounds)                                    Front

                                                             Rear

                                                             Total                                                           

    2,438

    1,574

    4,012

    2,451

    1,610

    4,061

    2,506

    1,670

    4,175

    Weight distribution (%)

                                                     Front/Rear                                                 

     

    61/39

     

    60/40

    GVWR (pounds)

    5,732

    Capacities

     

    Fuel tank (gallons)

    20.1

    Engine oil (quarts)

    4.0

    Engine coolant (quarts)

    10.4

    Washer fluid (quarts)

    4.8

    Maximum towing capacity (pounds)    Trailer

                                                          Tongue

    3,500

    350

    Payload including passengers (pounds)

    1204

    Estimated Fuel Economy

     

    City 4A/T

    City 5A/T

    19

    18

    Highway 4A/T

    Highway 5A/T

    26

    25

    Classification (CAFE)

    Non passenger automobile

    Options

    3.5 S

    3.5 SL

    3.5 SE

    Seat Package: 2nd row folding captains chairs w/ cup holders and easy entry feature, 2nd row removable armrest covers, 3rd row flat-folding bench seat w/ grocery bag hooks on seatback, 3-point seat belts and lower anchors and tethers for LATCH

    O

    3.5 S Upgrade Package: 16” alloy wheels and rear sonar system

    O

    -

    3.5 SL Upgrade Package: supplemental front seat side-impact air bags, heated front seats and rear sonar system

    -

    O

    -

    3.5 SL Leather Package: leather trimmed interior and 4-way power front passenger seat

    -

    O

    -

    DVD Entertainment System: DVD drive mounted under the front passenger seat, 7” color display screen, remote control, auxiliary inputs on DVD drive faceplate, wireless headphone and quick reference card

    O

    DVD Entertainment System (dual screen): same as single screen except an additional 7” color display screen

    -

    -

    O

    Navigation System:  GPS navigation system with DVD based data storage, 7” color display screen mounted in the center meter cluster and DVD drive mounted under the front passenger seat

    -

    O

    O

    Navigation System + 6-disc In-dash CD Changer

    -

    O

    O