2008 Nissan Quest - Styling Review

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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."