2005 Nissan Quest Trims and Specs

A new, less expensive Quest minivan is introduced this year, but it's still well equipped and comes with the same standard safety features seen in the other trims. A 3.5-liter, 240-hp DOHC V6 engine and 4-speed automatic transmission powers the 2005 Nissan Quest STD minivan with three rows of seats for seven people. 16-inch wheels, ABS brakes, dual front and all-row side curtain airbags are standard, as is traction control and a tire monitor.

New on all models this year is a security system. The 2005 Quest STD also features cruise control, trip computer, power accessories, a CD player, front and rear climate control, and a manual sliding passenger door. A DVD system, second row captain's chairs, and a towing package are some available options. A new option for 2005 is satellite radio. The third row bench folds flat, while the second row folds nearly flat. Owners like the smooth ride, interior roominess, and overall power of the 2005 Quest STD. The 19/25 gas mileage is better than some SUVs, but some drivers wish it was better. They are also disappointed by the poor quality interior materials.

Formerly the base model of the roomy minivan, the 2005 Nissan Quest 3.5S gets a few more standard features this year to distinguish itself from the lower trim. New this year are a standard roof rack and security system. The passenger sliding door is power-operated (the driver's side is still manual), as is the liftgate and rear quarter windows. A new safety feature is rear parking sensors.

The 2005 Quest 3.5S has a 240-hp, 3.5 liter DOHC V6 engine and 4-speed automatic. Like the base model, it sits on 16-inch wheels and comes with full power features, a trip computer, cruise control, a CD player, front and rear climate control, and a rear window wiper. Like the entire lineup, the 2005 Quest 3.5S offers 4-wheel ABS brakes, dual front airbags and side bags for each row, a tire monitor, and traction control. Both rear rows of seats are bench seats, but captain's chairs can be substituted in the second row. Both rows fold flat for 149 cubic feet of space. Other options are a 2-monitor DVD system, a navigation system, running boards, and satellite radio. Drivers like the roominess, power, and responsive pickup in the 2005 Quest 3.5S, but say there are some rattling issues. The NHTSA gives the 2005 Quest four and five-star crash ratings.

New for the 2005 Nissan Quest 3.5SL is a standard 5-speed automatic transmission to go with the 3.5-liter, 240-hp DOHC V6 engine. Otherwise, the 7-passenger minivan remains unchanged, except for some new color choices. Sitting on 16-inch wheels, it adds features such as alloy wheels, an 8-way power driver's seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated mirrors, and leather trim for the steering wheel and shifter. It has a full array of power features, cruise control, front and rear climate control, a trip computer and the safety features that make the 2005 Quest SL feel safe and solid -- ABS brakes, dual front and all-row side airbags, parking sensors, a tire monitor, and traction control.

You can deck out the 2005 Quest SL with leather seats, a sunroof, DVD player, satellite radio, and a 4-way power passenger seat. The second row bench seat can be replaced with captain's chairs. Both rear rows fold nearly flat for up to 149 cubic feet of cargo space. An upgraded audio system and a towing package (the 2005 Quest can tow up to 3500 pounds) are also available. Complaints range from poor gas mileage to persistent door rattling to a desire for split-folding third row seats. Owner do love the engine power and smooth handling, and say the roomy interior is very comfortable. The DVD player is a sanity-saver for parents.

The 2005 Nissan Quest SE is the top-end trim in the minivan lineup, with a powerful 3.5-liter, 240-hp DOHC V6 matched to a 5-speed automatic transmission. While the other models feature standard 4-wheel ABS brakes and traction control, the 2005 Quest 3.5SE adds on standard stability control, for a more sure-footed ride. Dual front airbags and side impact bags for all three rows are also included, along with a rearview camera, parking sensors, foglights, and a tire pressure monitor.

A lot of the options for the other models come standard on the 2005 Quest SE, including the combination of a power sunroof in the front and the four Skyview panels in the back. A garage opener, dual power front seats (8 and 4-way), driver's memory settings, heated leather seats, automatic climate control, power adjustable pedals, and dual power sliding doors are also part of the package. The SE also sits on bigger 17-inch alloy wheels. It's hard to believe there's much left in the way of options, but you can pay extra for a DVD player (a must-have, say Quest owners), a navigation system, second row captain's chairs, and a towing package. the V6 engine is responsible for great acceleration and passing power, and the industry-leading interior space is comfortable and well laid out, according to owners of the 2005 Quest 3.5SE.