The 2017 Nissan Quest, in its fourth generation, is a time-tested people mover with enough power and technology to be regarded among the top minivans in its class. The 2017 Nissan Quest adds new features and a more powerful standard engine than those that came before. For 2017, it gets higher quality interior materials and a large 11-inch screen for its useful Infotainment system. With adaptable seating, various luxury options and the ability to haul all the kids (along with camping gear), the Nissan Quest has served families across the country for almost 25 years. Are you thinking of visiting your dealership to test drive this new minivan? Read on to learn more about the 2017 Nissan Quest and its various benefits and options.
Standard seating is for seven passengers in three rows. The first and second rows are bucket seats and the third seat is a 60/40 split bench seat. Even on the base Nissan Quest S, the back seats recline and there are rear ventilation ducts to keep rear passengers comfortable. The driver’s seat is height-adjustable with six-way manual seat adjustments for the driver and four-way for the passenger. The upholstery is clad in cloth that’s a step up from vinyl interiors.
All trim levels of the Quest are powered by a 3.5-liter V6. Producing 260 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque, the engine connects to a continuously variable speed automatic (CVT) transmission to drive the front wheels. It has the ample power to carry a payload of 1,447 pounds of people and their gear.
Although not removable, the rear seats fold flat for hauling sheets of plywood, flats of petunias, or anything else that can be fit into the spacious 108.4 cubic feet of cargo space. The ability to fold the rear seats gives the Nissan Quest the ability to carry passengers and odd-sized cargo.
The 2017 Nissan Quest should be available in the same trim levels as the 2016 model. Based on that information, the Quest will come as a base model S, Quest SV, Quest SL and Quest Platinum. Each level adds more features, and the top-level Quest Platinum comes with leather upholstery, eight-way power driver’s seat, and four-way power passenger seat, with multi-level heating, and power adjustable lumbar support for the driver.
When equipped with the towing package, the Nissan Quest can tow up to 3,500 pounds. Coupled with the payload capacity, the Nissan Quest can take a family, their gear, and camper, across the state or the country. Add the optional roof rails and tie downs for even more carrying capacity.
The Nissan Quest gets an estimated 20/27 mpg (city/hwy) that is comparative to a mid-sized sedan that does not have the passenger capacity. The continuous velocity transmission takes a little getting used to and helps achieve this mileage.
The towing package is available as an option across all trim levels. Roof rails, roof rail cross bars, a cargo net, and a value cargo package are the only available options. A roof rack is standard on the Quest SV, and the only added options are roof rail cross bars, color options, and a DVD entertainment system. The Quest SL offers a moon roof and a Bose sound package as options, along with all mentioned features. At the top of the line is the Quest Platinum model, which has little to add and comes fully loaded with leather, full power, premium sound and hands-free entry.