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What's New for the 2005 Nissan Quest?
To improve the Nissan Quest's value equation for 2005, the popular 3.5 S receives a significant boost in standard equipment levels, now including a rear sonar parking system, a power liftgate, a power sliding right side door, and power quarter vent windows in the base price. All Quests have new overhead mood lighting, front seat active head restraints and a vehicle security system. Three new colors also debut – Galaxy Black, Jade and Majestic Blue.
Advantages of the 2005 Nissan Quest:
- Lots of handy storage solutions
- Comfortable, fold-flat second- and third-row seats
- Full array of safety features, including side curtain airbags for all three rows
- Quiet and powerful V6 engine
- Sporty handling for a sedan, much less a minivan, but with no reduction in ride quality
Objections to the 2005 Nissan Quest: - Front seat comfort
- Interior noise from suspension and tires
- Interior build quality could use more attention to detail
- Stereo system ergonomics leave much to be desired
- Center-mounted gauge cluster
- Braking performance during spirited driving
Editor's Advice:
After years of hobbling along as an inferior has-been requiring heavy incentives to sell, last year the Nissan Quest minivan received a complete redesign, along with an infusion of attitude and a healthy dose of handling prowess. Designed for families that want more than just functionality for their ultimate people mover, the 2005 Nissan Quest incorporates modern design cues, innovative storage solutions and a fun-to-drive personality into a single minivan unlike any other. Side curtain airbags, a tire-pressure monitoring system, a power rear liftgate, power adjustable pedals, leather trim, a DVD entertainment system, a SkyView roof (four glass roof windows for the second and third rows), a 265-watt Bose audio system, a navigation system, stability control and a rear parking monitor are available on various trim levels. Furthermore, the company has bestowed upon the Nissan Quest a sturdy platform (which it shares with the Altima, Maxima and Murano) and a powerful, smooth V6 engine, so that driving doesn't need to be a chore. In fact, the Nissan Quest drives much like a Nissan Altima, even on twisty back roads. Don't neglect the 2005 Nissan Quest when searching for your next family truckster, especially if you like to have fun while driving the kids to school.
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