2007 Nissan Quest

Description

That whole “dare to be different” strategy with the Quest was Nissan’s attempt to break out of the boring minivan cycle. It wasn't offensive, but it was polarizing. For 2007, Nissan decided to stay with the overall exterior styling but update the front bumper, fascia, grille, headlamps and taillamps (new combination rear lamps with clear lenses and new side sills for the 3.5SE model). Touches of chrome are now on the roof rails (in place of black plastic) and door handles (previously color-keyed), and there are different wheels and wheel covers. There’s also a new exterior color: Chestnut. Does it still look like a minivan? You bet, but you can tell it’s not a Honda or Chrysler product. In truth, you almost have to look at the old Quest and the new one side by side to notice the differences.

While the exterior design was either loved or hated, it was the interior most people took exception to: The funky center stack design, the instruments in the middle of the dash, the impractical seat operation, control placement, and a long list of quality issues, all of which have been addressed in great detail in the new 2007 Quest. “Hip” was always the focus, and the new Quest retains that image but is now more mainstream.