2008 Nissan Quest: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2008 Nissan Quest is largely unchanged. Quest offers four models: 3.5, 3.5 S, 3.5 SL, and top-line 3.5 SE. All have a 235-hp 3.5-liter V6 and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Front bucket seats are standard. A required option on all are folding 2nd-row bucket seats and a 3rd-row bench seat that folds into the floorwell. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Power operation for one or both sliding side doors is available, depending on model. A power liftgate is standard on all but the base model. Other available features include a rearview camera, power-adjustable pedals, DVD entertainment, wireless cell phone link, and navigation system. Nissan's SkyView roof that features four fixed glass panels over the 2nd- and 3rd-row seats is standard on SE, optional on SL.

COMPETITION

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