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2011 Nissan Quest

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What is this discussion about? Nissan Quest, Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Car Comparisons, Van

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#3 of 111 Re: 2011 Nissan Quest [fxguy] by dtownfb

Jul 08, 2010 (6:41 am)

Replying to: fxguy (Jul 07, 2010 8:29 am)
I think I need to see it in person. The back half reminds me of the Ford Flex.
 
The Odyssey looks good until the back third of the van. I agree if they use they "hide" the tracks, it would look better.
 
Unfortunately, the Quest could be the best looking minivan around and it won't sell because Nissan totally messed up the current generation Quest. No one is going to run out and buy one of these minivans with so many consumer complaints about the current model.

#4 of 111 Re: 2011 Nissan Quest [fxguy] by gosaints

Jul 10, 2010 (10:14 pm)

Replying to: fxguy (Jul 07, 2010 8:29 am)
The new Sienna and new Odyssey look decent. The Quest...not so much. Actually, the Sienna, to me, doesn't look as good in person as it does in photos. I can't quite put my finger on it. The Odyssey's lightning bolt styling disturbed me when I first saw the photos, but now it's starting to grow on me. But I'll reserve judgment until I see it in person.

#5 of 111 Re: 2011 Nissan Quest [gosaints] by nissmazlover

Jul 19, 2010 (11:02 am)

Replying to: gosaints (Jul 10, 2010 10:14 pm)
Personally, I think that the Quest is BY FAR the best looking minivan. It does remind me of the Flex, and that's a good thing. The taillights remind me of a CX-9, which is also a good thing. I think the design is GREAT, and I don't mind that the rear tracks/rails aren't hidden - they're not nearly as egregious as they are on the upcoming Odyssey.
 
And, I agree with what was said about the Sienna: in pictures it looks REALLY good. But, in person, the design does NOT come off well, at all. Ditto for the interior. Overall, it's just homely and awkward-looking.
 
I showed the pics of the new Quest to my professed "minivan-hater" wife, and she had to admit that the new Quest looks "hot." HOT! I couldn't believe my ears! A woman who loves Audi and Maseratti styling and who HATES minivans actually called the Quest "hot"? I think this might bode well for Nissan.

#6 of 111 Looks Good by aa0526

Jul 22, 2010 (7:15 am)

The front looks very mainstream for the new generation of minivans - comparable to the new Sienna.
The rear looks very edgy --- nice looking. It is un-minivan like.
I still drive my MPV - and like the Dodge Caravan, the tracks are hidden.
But this is not a deal breaker for me.
 
I am more concerned about the quality.
My MPV has some issues ... but nothing like the current generation of the Nissan Quest.
Any news on engine displacement, EPA estimates, etc.
How about more interior pics?
 
2011 is just about the right time for us to trade in our old van. The Quest and Sienna are tops on the list.

#7 of 111 Transmission? by vardashan

Oct 04, 2010 (2:46 pm)

Does anyone know if the new Quest will have the updated CVT transmission that is slated to come out in 2011? The only vehicle I have read about which is slated to have it is the Murano. We are in the market for a minivan and were leaning towards the 2011 Ody but the high prices and increasingly questionable quality (looked at one on the dealer lot just yesterday) have us considering other options.

#8 of 111 2010 Nissan Quest -- Japan version 2010 Nissan Elgrand by desna78

Oct 05, 2010 (9:38 am)

If you want to see 2010 Nissan Quest (Japan version 2010 Nissan Elgrand) go here:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezxS1ZZ8Tag&feature=related
 
very nice looking mini-van! go Nissan!

#9 of 111 Re: Transmission? [vardashan] by vrm

Oct 25, 2010 (6:45 pm)

Replying to: vardashan (Oct 04, 2010 2:46 pm)
The 2011 Odyssey is grossly overpriced.
Even the $40,000+ Touring Elite model comes without factory installed roof rails.
 
After paying $30,000 for the EX, you have to pay an additional $300 to get the roof rails installed. This is adding insult to injury.
 
The 2011 Odyssey has been priced to maximize Honda's profit.

#10 of 111 Re: Transmission? [vrm] by sellmorehondas

Nov 23, 2010 (12:37 am)

Replying to: vrm (Oct 25, 2010 6:45 pm)
Better fuel economy and less wind noise without the rails. Most people did not take advantage of their 150 pound load capacity.
 
Every vehicle sold in the world is priced to maximize the manufacturers profit. Simple economics.
 
Priced to sell. If they were not priced right, how do you explain the fact that most are sold before they arrive(preorder)?
 
Show me the competition and explain their value proposition. Odyssey hands down is the winner.

#11 of 111 Re: 2010 Nissan Quest -- Japan version 2010 Nissan Elgrand [desna78] by nismofreak

Dec 27, 2010 (7:50 am)

Replying to: desna78 (Oct 05, 2010 9:38 am)
No offense but thank God Nissan change the styling of the minivan for US consumption. The JPN spec is WAY TOO blinged out for my taste and probably for others as well.
 
I do love that they make the rear lights to look like the current gen Maxima. If anything, the 3/4 profile makes the van look really tall compared to its competitors and suggests that the interior is spacious. I really hope that the interior dimensions match that suggestion.
 
Can't wait to do my comparison of the three Japanese minivans.

#12 of 111 First Japan-made Quest!!! Sweet! by 808speedcruzr

Jan 06, 2011 (3:26 pm)

Finally, we get a Quest that's made in Japan!!! The first generation was a joint venture between Nissan and Ford with mixed success. The last generation, Tennessee-made model was disappointingly nothing like the 'Quest Concept' Nissan teased us with--and it generated mediocre reliability ratings from Consumer Reports. This one is gorgeous, as it follows along the same styling lines as the current and previous JDM Nissan ElGrand. I love it! I think Nissan's Japan-made models fare much better in quality & reliability than the US and Mexican-made models--although the current Altima, Pathfinder and Frontier have been doing extremely well in recent reliability ratings (check last month's Consumer Reports). I love/have loved all my Japan-made Nissan/Infinitis all along (2001 Pathfinder, 1999 Infiniti G20, 1993 Infiniti J30, 1995 Maxima, 1994 Maxima) all of which had nary a hiccup. Like Infiniti's all-new, Japan-made QX56 (based on the vastly popular Nissan Patrol), I think Nissan has smartly decided to keep manufacturing quality paramount on its' list of priorities for the new Quest-- which is alright with me!

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