Nissan's Quest minivan jumped out of the gate with a great set of features, but time has not been kind to the progressive minivan. Sales have plunged in the past several years, and a complete makeover is due for the 2011 model year. After 8,437 sales in 2009, the Quest goes on hiatus for the 2010 model year.
Here are some of the key specifications of the 2009 Nissan Quest:
Trim Levels: 3.5; 3.5 S; 3.5 SL; 3.5 SE
Pricing (Base Prices): 3.5: $25,950; 3.5 S: $26,650; 3.5 SL: $30,550; 3.5 SE: $35,650
Mechanical
Engine: 3.5 DOHC V6
Horsepower: 235 @ 5,800 rpm (premium fuel); 230 @ 5,800 rpm (regular fuel)
Torque (lb-ft): 240 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm (premium fuel); 236 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm (regular fuel)/p>
Recommended Fuel: Premium unleaded for maximum engine performance
EPA Estimated Fuel Economy (mpg): 16 mpg city/24 mpg highway
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Driven wheels: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Suspension: Front: Independent strut with coil over springs; Rear: Independent multi-link. 3.5 S trim level adds front and rear stabilizer bars
Steering: Power rack-and-pinion
Turning Circle: 40.0'
Brakes: Front: 11.42" vented disc; Rear: 12.13" vented disc
Wheel size: 16" x 6.5 (3.5, 3.5S, 3.5SL)"; 17" x 6.5 (3.5SE)
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 124.0"
Overall Length: 204.1"
Overall Width: 77.6"
Overall Height: 71.9"
Ground Clearance: 5.8"
Coefficient of Drag: 0.337
Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity:7
Headroom: Front: 41.7" (without moonroof)/40.5" (with moonroof); Middle: 41.7" (without moonroof)/42.8" (with moonroof); Rear: 37.6"
Legroom: Front: 41.7:"; Middle: 42.1"; Rear: 31.6"
Shoulder Room: Front: 63.8"; Middle: 65.9"; Rear: 61.2"
Hip Room: Front: 58.5"; Middle: 67.4"; Rear: 50.0"
Passenger Volume (cubic feet): N/A
Cargo Volume (cubic feet): Behind First Row: 148.1; Behind Second Row: N/A; Behind Third Row: N/A
Weights and Capacities
Curb Weight: 4,293 - 4,489
Payload: 1,331 - 1,527 lbs
GVWR: 5,820 lbs
Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20.0 gallons
Warranty: 3 year/36,000 mile basic; 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain
