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2008 Nissan Quest Review

July 5, 2008

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

pushed the limits of design
Cars.com

Improved dash layout
MyRide.com

largely unchanged
ConsumerGuide

Editors at TheCarConnection.com found that reviewers typically agree on the 2008 Nissan Quest and its styling.

Considering that it is a minivan, and its sole purpose is not style, the 2008 Nissan Quest manages to add a little oomph to what is normally considered bland. As Motor Trend points out, the Nissan Quest was the first minivan to replace the "milk-carton with a Coke-bottle shape," and it continues this style in the 2008 model. Cars.com calls it the "futuristic-looking Quest" and says that, with the 2008 Quest, Nissan has "pushed the limits of design" compared with other minivans available.

Edmunds notes that its style is "good enough to warrant consideration," which isn't exactly a raving review, but in a class that isn't known for its style savvy or its penchant for stopping passersby in their tracks, this is a high accolade--especially since the Nissan Quest still performs it primary purpose of serving soccer moms and large families.

The design is so different from most minivans on the market, the Nissan 2008 Quest is one of those instant-loves or instant-hates as far as looks are concerned. As Cars.com puts it, "The Quest seems like one of those designs you either can't get enough of or can't understand how it got out of the factory."

There are many beneficial points to the interior design of the Nissan Quest, such as its gauges, which are easy to see and read. As ConsumerGuide specifies, "the dashboard no longer sacrifices function for avant garde styling." Instead, the new layout on the center control panel is strictly designed for function. MyRide.com calls it "improved," and Edmunds states that the Nissan 2008 Quest provides "a more conventional and user-friendly dash and center stack layout."

Conclusion

The 2008 Nissan Quest has a polarizing shape, but the interior’s been normalized.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:pushed the limits of designCars.comImproved dash layoutMyRide.comlargely unchangedConsumerGuide Editors at TheCarConnection.com found that reviewers typically agree on the 2008 Nissan Quest and its styling. Considering that it is a minivan, and its sole purpose is not style, the 2008 Nissan Quest manages to add a little oomph to what is normally considered bland. As Motor Trend points out, the Nissan Quest was the first minivan to replace the "milk-carton with a Coke-bottle shape," and it continues this style in the 2008 model. Cars.com calls it the "futuristic-looking Quest" and says that, with the 2008 Quest, Nissan has "pushed the limits of design" compared with other minivans available. Edmunds notes that its style is "good enough to warrant consideration," which isn't exactly a raving review, but in a class that isn't known for its style savvy or its penchant for stopping passersby in their tracks, this is a high accolade--especially since the Nissan Quest still performs it primary purpose of serving soccer moms and large families. The design is so different from most minivans on the market, the Nissan 2008 Quest is one of those instant-loves or instant-hates as far as looks are concerned. As Cars.com puts it, "The Quest seems like one of those designs you either can't get enough of or can't understand how it got out of the factory." There are many beneficial points to the interior design of the Nissan Quest, such as its gauges, which are easy to see and read. As ConsumerGuide specifies, "the dashboard no longer sacrifices function for avant garde styling." Instead, the new layout on the center control panel is strictly designed for function. MyRide.com calls it "improved," and Edmunds states that the Nissan 2008 Quest provides "a more conventional and user-friendly dash and center stack layout." ConclusionThe 2008 Nissan Quest has a polarizing shape, but the interior’s been normalized. 2008 NISSAN QUEST STYLING | [7 out of 10] Cars.com: "pushed the limits of design" MyRide.com: "Improved dash layout" ConsumerGuide: "largely unchanged" Editors at TheCarConnection.com found that reviewers typically agree on the 2008 Nissan Quest and its styling. Considering that ...

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Minivans are shrinking in sales but growing in luxury. The new Dodge Grand Caravan has all sorts of convenient storage and seating options, plus enough DVD players for a mini-theater. The Honda Odyssey has its famed Magic Seat and a silky powertrain, while the Toyota Sienna has good performance, plus a version for disabled passengers. The Kia Sedona and its twin, the Hyundai Entourage, have nearly matched the best sellers in the class with strong V-6 power and flexible interior seating, though available features lag somewhat.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By David Murdock #1, Posted: 9/20/2008

    Mr

    The owners manual specifies 87 octane for the 2008 Quest, not premium.

  2. By Mark #2, Posted: 12/15/2008

    Love our 04 Quest SE

    We have 65k on our 04 Quest SE and we still love it. I'm sure we'll buy a 2010 when they begin phasing them out that year as rumored.

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