2002 Nissan Quest: Road Test
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- MSRP: $22,739 -$27,149
- Invoice: $20,673 -$24,398
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Our road test for the 2002 Nissan Quest includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Nissan Quest from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Nissan Quest, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Nissan Quest help you decide if a 2002 Nissan Quest is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| SE | GLE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 3.8 |
Test GXE clocked 0-60 mph in a respectable 10.4 secs., though that was with just the driver aboard. Load up Quest and performance slows noticeably.
FUEL ECONOMY
| SE | GLE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3.9 |
Our test GXE averaged a respectable 17 mph in hard city/freeway driving, though again with only minimal weight aboard.
RIDE QUALITY
| SE | GLE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 5.2 |
GXE/GLE are comfortably supple and absorbent, though wheel patter occurs on very rough surfaces. SE is little harsher despite firmer damping.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| SE | GLE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4.3 |
Predictable and quite carlike. Competent on twisty roads provided you don't push it too hard. Handy exterior size aids parking and close-quarters maneuvering.
QUIETNESS
| SE | GLE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4.9 |
V6 betrays its truck origins in hard acceleration, but is otherwise acceptably smooth and quiet. Modest tire rumble and wind rush for a minivan, so highway cruising relaxed.
CONTROLS
| SE | GLE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 6 |
Mostly Nissan in design and so clear, convenient. Overdrive on/off button on shift lever is too touch-sensitive though, and foot-pedal parking brake is sometimes inconvenient.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| SE | GLE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 |
Comfortably spacious, but not unusually so. Seat and steering wheel adjust to suit most drivers. Great visibility save minor blockage by rear headrests.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| SE | GLE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6.7 |
On a par with short-body Dodge/Chrysler models. GXE has 2-person bench, other Quests twin buckets. Only preteens should attempt the tight 3rd-row seat.
CARGO ROOM
| SE | GLE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 9.3 |
Also a match for short Dodge/Chrysler models. Middle buckets easily removed and replaced by sliding 3rd-row bench to open up extra cargo space in a flash.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| SE | GLE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 5.5 |
Not the roomiest or most-refined minivan, but a pleasant, sensibly sized family vehicle offering good value and several unique features. Sluggish sales and announced end of production means discounts should be more generous than usual.
Total Score
| SE | GLE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | 48 | 55.6 |
Total Score: 49
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