| Press Release |
2011 Nissan Quest Designed to Take On the Toughest
and Most Rewarding Job on the Planet – Parenting
The all-new fourth generation Nissan Quest, which is set
to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in early
2011, is about to take on the toughest job on the
planet: parenting. More than just another new Quest,
it’s an entirely new take on the minivan – with bold
styling, an extensive list of family friendly
innovations and amenities a family can enjoy together.
With one-touch power sliding doors, quick release
fold-flat seats, an Advanced Climate Control System, and
rear storage well to name just a few, Quest provides the
innovation to help make the impossible possible on a
daily basis. Just like parents do.
“The all-new Nissan Quest ‘gets’ parenting. While
minivans remain one of the most maligned symbols of
adulthood, where some see them as a surrendering of
youth and fun, Nissan sees the minivan as a celebration
of family life – not only for moms on weekdays, but for
fun times with the entire family on weekends,” said Al
Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan
Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “We view Quest as a
reward to parents for doing just that – parenting.”
Designed with purpose inside and out, the 2011 Quest
offers functionality, unique styling and comfort for all
occupants. “While it can’t promise to make parenting
easier, or your kids better behaved, the new Quest can
make your life as a parent a little less chaotic,” adds
Castignetti.
Among the new Quest’s available “Innovation for Family”
design features are:
- A sophisticated, modern exterior and interior
design that provides a fresh approach to the minivan
segment – including a “fluid sculpture” body with
full surround glass treatment
- One-touch power sliding side doors that easily
unlock and open with a single touch, even with arms
and hands full of groceries
- Dual Opening glass moonroofs (two), providing
refreshing breezes to front and rear occupants when
open
- 2nd row power windows
- Standard Quick Release Fold-Flat 2nd and 3rd row
seats to make a flat load floor, and available 3rd
row power-return seatback on LE
- Quick Comfort heated front seats with advanced
staged heating system design
- Removable 2nd row console with cupholders and
lid
- Always-available large, covered Permanent Rear
Storage Well
- Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS)
intelligent HVAC system with Plasmacluster™ air
purifier, Grape Polyphenol Filter and auto
recirculation
- Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system and RearView
Monitor
- Conversation mirror, which helps enhance
visibility and conversation with children in the 2nd
and 3rd rows
- Standard 2nd and 3rd row theater seating with
available large rear 11-inch color monitor and auto
bright function
- Easy maneuverability, with small turning radius
and front triangle windows for enhanced visibility
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Easy Fill
Tire Alert, which alerts you when proper tire
inflation is reached
“This new dimension in minivans was conceived to provide
smart prioritization, fulfilling the traditional, often
child-centric needs of everyday life, but also the more
emotional aspects of personal style, driving pleasure
and unforgettable family vacations,” said Castignetti.
“It’s designed to mirror the multi-purpose comfort and
warmth of a home’s ‘great room’ and lets you take it
along on the road.”
Innovative Functionality
The all-new 2011 Nissan Quest’s “innovative
functionality” starts with the proven foundation of
Nissan’s advanced “D-platform,” which is also utilized
on the current Nissan Maxima and Altima sedans, as well
as the popular Murano crossover SUV. With its long
118.1-inch wheelbase and 200.8-inch overall length,
Quest offers both a roomy interior and a highly
maneuverable overall size.
The Quest exterior styling combines fluid sculptural
elements with crafted details to provide a fresh
approach to minivan design. In front, the bold bumper
and horizontal grille and headlights blend into the
dramatic side character line and distinctive wheel forms
filled with standard 16-inch or 18-inch wheels. The bold
door sections and surfaces flow seamlessly into the rear
“boomerang” taillights and tailgate finisher, helping
create a look as if Quest was carved from one solid
piece of sculptor’s stone.
The most striking aspect of the new Quest design,
however, is the full surround privacy glass, black sash
molding and chrome trim accents, which combine with the
wide, low stance and muscular front end to give Quest
the most dynamic and distinctive appearance in class.
The Quest exterior design is also one of the most
wind-efficient, with a 0.32 Cd for the Quest S model.
In addition to standard chrome door handles, rear roof
spoiler and chrome license plate finisher, available
exterior features include High Intensity Discharge (HID)
xenon headlights, auto on/off headlight function, fog
lights, and dual power heated outside mirrors. Quest
also features small triangle windows in the front doors
to help enhance visibility. Available on Quest SL and LE
models are Dual Opening Glass Moonroofs that contribute
to the open, airy atmosphere of the Quest interior for
all passengers.
The new Quest is offered with power sliding side doors
with selective unlock function and one-touch open/unlock
feature and power-opening windows. The system works in
conjunction with the standard Nissan Intelligent Key™.
Also, due to the way the Quest’s door rail system is
designed, the sliding door step-in height is lower than
competitive minivans. This is especially helpful for
small children or older adults getting into the 2nd or
3rd rows. In addition, a one-touch unlock/open power
rear liftgate is standard on Quest SL and LE models.
“The one-touch door operation is ideal for the many
times during the day when you find yourself approaching
the vehicle with both hands full. In conjunction with
the I-key, there’s no fumbling for the key fob to unlock
the door, no having to put your packages down or let go
of a child’s hand to open it – just push the button on
the door handle and the Quest takes care of the rest,”
said Castignetti.
The easy-to-use convenience also carries over into the
interior design with the quick release fold-flat 2nd and
3rd row seats. The 60/40-split 3rd row seat can be
switched from upright to fold-flat position with the
simple pull of one strap (Quest S and SV) or push of a
button (Quest SL and LE). The LE model also includes 3rd
row power return seatback. A spring assist aids the
manual fold and return operation. The 2nd row bucket
seats also feature easy-fold/return operation, and there
is a standard 2nd row walk-in device for easier access
to the 3rd row.
Quest’s permanent rear storage well provides a large,
flexible space behind the 3rd row seat, offering a
hidden, additional cargo area for bulky items. The
storage area is independent of the fold flat 3rd row
seat – so it’s always there when you need it – and is
covered by a lightweight but sturdy 60/40-split
multi-position removable cover.
“In real world use, you need to account for the
spontaneity factor – one minute you are dropping off the
kids at sports practice, the next you’re unexpectedly
running to the warehouse store to pick up cases of
beverages and snacks. The new Quest transitions from
passenger to cargo vehicle and back with ease. No
removing bulky 2nd or 3rd row seats, no having to move
items from a storage area to fit the seats, and no
having to plan your activities around the configuration
of your vehicle’s interior that particular day,” said
Castignetti.
Interior comfort and convenience features are also
designed for flexibility and functionality. The driver’s
seat is a 6-way manual adjustment design for S and SV
models, and 8-way power-adjustable for SL and LE trim
levels. The passenger seat is 4-way adjustable on S, SV,
and SL and 4-way power on LE. Rich cloth seat fabric is
standard on S and SV, while leather-appointed seats are
standard on SL and LE models. Quest LE also features a
2-driver memory and auto entry/exit system.
Unique Quest front seating features include a special “trilaminar”
structure, which uses three types of cushions to
distribute body pressure more evenly than traditional
padding, and the first application of Nissan’s new Quick
Comfort front seat heaters (SL and LE models). When
activated, this sophisticated system immediately begins
warming the body parts that are most sensitive to heat,
such as the thighs and hips. Then, to maintain a warm,
cozy feeling, the heater increases heating on body
pressure points.
Quest’s theater-style interior layout with raised 2nd
and 3rd rows provides occupants with excellent
visibility and a good view of the available 11-inch WVGA
family entertainment system display monitor. The
comfortable 2nd row Captain’s Chair style seats include
dual armrests, recline, and fore/aft adjustability,
while the 3rd row 60/40-split bench includes recline and
3-way adjustable headrests. A total of six cupholders
and six bottle holders – two each for all three rows –
are standard, along with four coat hangers and two
12-volt DC outlets. The dual-level front center console
offers flexible storage, as does the removable 2nd row
console. An overhead front console is standard on SL and
LE models.
Quest’s wide instrument panel includes a 4.3-inch color
audio display on SV and SL models, with an 8-inch touch
screen display for LE models with the standard Nissan
Navigation System. The hard drive-based navigation
system includes a user-friendly graphic interface, menu
structure and intelligent search capabilities, a 9.3GB
Music Box® hard drive, XM NavTraffic® Real-Time Traffic
Information, XM NavWeather™ (XM® subscription required,
sold separately) and Zagat Survey® Restaurant Guide.
One of the most innovative and certain to be appreciated
new technologies is the Quest LE’s standard Advanced
Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster™ air
purifier, Grape Polyphenol Filter and auto recirculation
control. The system works three ways to help reduce
allergens and unwanted odors within the Quest cabin. Its
automatic intake control utilizes sensors to constantly
monitor outside odors and automatically closes the
intake port to prevent inflow of exhaust fumes or other
unpleasant smells into the interior. It then restores
fresh air flow automatically when the offensive odors
have passed.
The ACCS also employs a Grape Polyphenol Filter to help
reduce the number of harmful allergens in the interior
air. Finally, an advanced Plasmacluster™ purifier,
generates ions to “scrub” the interior air of unwanted
odors – whether they come from outside or inside the
vehicle.
Quest SV, SL and LE models feature a Tri-Zone Automatic
Temperature Control system, while Quest S models include
manual temperature control. A range of audio systems is
also available, starting with the Quest S model’s
AM/FM/6CD system with four speakers. A Bose® premium
audio system with AM/FM/CD/DVD/Flash Memory, 13 speakers
(including dual subwoofers) and XM® Satellite Radio (XM®
subscription required, sold separately) is standard on
Quest LE and available on Quest SL. A USB port with
iPod® connectivity is standard on SV models and above.
One other Quest item helps parents make a connection
with passengers in the rear seats, the Conversation
Mirror. Available on SV, SL and LE models, the wide yet
compact mirror folds down from the area about the
rearview mirror (replacing the sunglass holder),
providing the driver with added visibility and
convenient communication with children in the 2nd and
3rd rows, without having to turn their head or
constantly adjust the rearview mirror.
A RearView Monitor, which provides a view of objects
behind the Quest when the gear selector is in reverse,
is standard on SV, SL and LE models.
“Little things, whether an extra mirror, a lower entry
height or just the smell of clean air can make a
difference in everyday vehicle use – how you feel when
you’re driving and how you feel when you arrive,” said
Castignetti. “Our engineers have thought of nearly
everything a parent may need in a minivan, including
fun.”
Innovation for Driving Security and Pleasure
Dynamic performance is a hallmark of Nissan vehicles and
the all-new 2011 Quest is no exception.
Quest’s top-level quality and reliability starts with
use of a 3.5-liter DOHC V6 with 253 horsepower and 236
lb-ft of torque, part of Nissan’s award-winning VQ
engine series.
The engine incorporates a twin Nissan Variable Induction
Control System (NICS), microfinished camshaft and
crankshaft surfaces, DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coated
valve lifters, resin intake manifold, forged crankshaft,
digital knock control system, high capacity muffler and
lightweight aluminum block and cylinder heads. Backing
the engine is Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT™
(Continuously Variable Transmission) with Adaptive Shift
Control (ASC), which provides a responsive driving
experience and the smoothness that only a CVT offers.
The new Quest’s secure, responsive handling feel is
provided by the 4-wheel independent suspension, with
independent strut with coil springs and stabilizer bar
in front and a multi-link design in rear. Braking is
through 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution
(EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). Steering is a
vehicle-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion
design.
Quest S and SV models come with 16-inch wheels
(aluminum-alloy on SV) with P225/65R16 all-season tires,
while Quest SL and LE models feature 18-inch
machine-finish aluminum-alloy wheels and P235/65R18
all-season tires.
Quest’s standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
includes a segment-first application of Nissan’s Easy
Fill Tire Alert. When filling the tires with air, the
hazard lamps flash to let you know the system is
working. When the correct pressure is reached, Quest
will give a friendly beep of the horn. On Quest LE, the
tire pressures for each wheel can be viewed on the 8”
WVGA Navigation display.
As part of Nissan’s “Safety Shield” concept, Quest is
designed to incorporate a number of advanced safety
systems. Standard on the Quest LE model is the first
Nissan application of the Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
system, which helps alert the driver if another vehicle
is detected in the blind spot by illuminating an
indicator light in the appropriate outside mirror. If
the driver then activates the turn signal, the indicator
flashes and an audible warning sounds.
Every 2011 Quest also offers standard Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS). Also
standard are a Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
with dual stage supplemental front air bags with seat
belt sensors and an occupant classification sensor,
front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags,
roof-mounted curtain supplemental side-impact air bags
for front-and rear-seat occupant head protection,
front-seat Active Head Restraints and child safety rear
door locks.
Four Well-Equipped Quest Models
The all-new 2011 Nissan Quest is offered in four models:
S, SV, SL and LE. Seven exterior colors are available:
Twilight Gray, Dark Mahogany, Titanium Beige, Brilliant
Silver, Platinum Graphite, Black Amethyst and White
Pearl. Two interior colors are offered, Beige and Grey,
in a choice of cloth (S and SV) or leather-appointed (SL
and LE) seating.
Following is a list of select individual model equipment
and features:
Quest S: 16-inch steel wheels with full wheel
covers; rear roof spoiler; 6-way adjustable front bucket
seats; front door map pockets, wood-tone trim
(instrument panel, front doors, and sliding door window
switch); fold-flat 2nd and 3rd row seats, permanent rear
storage well; 1st and 2nd row center consoles; Nissan
Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Ignition; and
AM/FM/6CD audio system with four speakers.
Quest SV: One-touch power sliding doors; 16-inch
aluminum-alloy wheels; Tri-Zone Auto Temperature
Control; power driver’s seat lumbar adjustment; six
speakers; fog lights; Conversation Mirror; 4.3-inch
color audio display; USB port with iPod® connectivity;
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System with steering wheel
controls; RearView Monitor; and leather-wrapped steering
wheel.
Quest SL: Leather-appointed seating and door
trim; 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels; power liftgate;
8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat; Quick Comfort
heated front seats; HomeLink® Universal Transceiver;
auto-dimming inside mirror with compass; roof rails;
auto on/off headlights; leather-wrapped shift knob;
Quick Release fold flat 3rd row; and heated outside
mirrors with integrated turn signals.
Quest LE: Nissan Navigation System; Bose® Audio
System with 12 speakers; XM® Satellite Radio (XM®
subscription required, sold separately); memory system
for driver’s seat and outside mirrors; auto
tilt-in-reverse outside mirrors; 2nd and 3rd row manual
blinds; 4-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat;
8-inch VGA color display (dash mounted); DVD
Entertainment System with two wireless headphones and
remote control; rear 11-inch 16:9 aspect ratio display
for DVD Entertainment; Advanced Climate Control System
(ACCS) with auto recirculation feature; Blind Spot
Warning (BSW) system; and High Intensity Discharge (HID)
xenon headlights.
Only three option packages are offered: DVD
Entertainment System (SL); Dual Opening Glass Moonroofs
(SL and LE); and Bose® Package (SL).
“With the introduction of the new 2011 Quest, Nissan
offers a new paradigm in family mobility –an innovative
fusion of sophistication, security and functionality
that helps celebrate family life,” said Castignetti. |
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