What is it?
Nissan Quest Concept
What's special about it?
Check out the non-traditional Euro-look of this minivan, and you've seen the most relevant "concept" pointing the way toward the redesigned Quest that will land on the market in a year or two.
Nissan is looking to differentiate itself in the minivan segment, and based on the philosophies embodied in the Quest Concept, will do so with stylish and emotional sheetmetal, superb comfort for six passengers, and performance uncommon in a mommymobile. Nissan terms it "the Z of minivans," a challenge to the notion that such a vehicle cannot be sexy or fun to drive.
The Quest Concept's distinct wheel flares, raised hood, pronounced fenders and arched beltline clearly announce that this is no ordinary people-mover. Fiber-optic headlights light the way and massive 20-inch wheels give it a muscular appearance. Sheetmetal character lines flow rearward, culminating in a wraparound rear backlight with a power bi-folding tailgate and integrated bike rack.
Nissan opted to use plenty of green-tinted glass to keep the cabin open and airy. Even the roof is composed mostly of glass to illuminate the cabin better, though excessive glare could cause problems viewing the rear entertainment system. The roof rack powers up when in use and stows away for a smooth silhouette when it's not needed. Sideview mirrors are replaced with smaller rear-facing cameras that project traffic onto the dashboard.
Inside, designers concentrated on providing premium comfort for six occupants and an ambience recalling modern living spaces. The driver gets an information center with configurable gauges, centralized in a cylinder-shaped dashboard, and a full-length overhead console graces the headliner. A plethora of storage bins and cubbies caters to family needs, while a baby-cam allows concerned parents to check on little ones riding in reverse-facing child seats. Built-in, flip-out toddler seats are also included. Cabin materials include a woven leather flooring surface and water-resistant felt upholstery.
Why should you care?
Nissan's current Quest minivan has been utterly ineffective at generating showroom traffic, as most buyers prefer larger, more utilitarian models. The Quest Concept shows that when the existing model is replaced, the company plans to differentiate itself with styling, comfort and performance. Nobody's ever made a minivan like that before, and the opportunity exists to exploit an unknown niche. That niche is likely larger than anyone guesses. — Christian Wardlaw
Nissan Quest Concept
What's special about it?
Check out the non-traditional Euro-look of this minivan, and you've seen the most relevant "concept" pointing the way toward the redesigned Quest that will land on the market in a year or two.
Nissan is looking to differentiate itself in the minivan segment, and based on the philosophies embodied in the Quest Concept, will do so with stylish and emotional sheetmetal, superb comfort for six passengers, and performance uncommon in a mommymobile. Nissan terms it "the Z of minivans," a challenge to the notion that such a vehicle cannot be sexy or fun to drive.
The Quest Concept's distinct wheel flares, raised hood, pronounced fenders and arched beltline clearly announce that this is no ordinary people-mover. Fiber-optic headlights light the way and massive 20-inch wheels give it a muscular appearance. Sheetmetal character lines flow rearward, culminating in a wraparound rear backlight with a power bi-folding tailgate and integrated bike rack.
Nissan opted to use plenty of green-tinted glass to keep the cabin open and airy. Even the roof is composed mostly of glass to illuminate the cabin better, though excessive glare could cause problems viewing the rear entertainment system. The roof rack powers up when in use and stows away for a smooth silhouette when it's not needed. Sideview mirrors are replaced with smaller rear-facing cameras that project traffic onto the dashboard.
Inside, designers concentrated on providing premium comfort for six occupants and an ambience recalling modern living spaces. The driver gets an information center with configurable gauges, centralized in a cylinder-shaped dashboard, and a full-length overhead console graces the headliner. A plethora of storage bins and cubbies caters to family needs, while a baby-cam allows concerned parents to check on little ones riding in reverse-facing child seats. Built-in, flip-out toddler seats are also included. Cabin materials include a woven leather flooring surface and water-resistant felt upholstery.
Why should you care?
Nissan's current Quest minivan has been utterly ineffective at generating showroom traffic, as most buyers prefer larger, more utilitarian models. The Quest Concept shows that when the existing model is replaced, the company plans to differentiate itself with styling, comfort and performance. Nobody's ever made a minivan like that before, and the opportunity exists to exploit an unknown niche. That niche is likely larger than anyone guesses. — Christian Wardlaw
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