January 8, 2002

Detroit Auto Show
Nissan Quest
Next-generation Quest minivan concept has bi-fold power tailgate and glass roof

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Detroit, Michigan - Nissan's Quest minivan concept is a bold departure from traditional minivan design. Created at Nissan Design America in La Jolla, California, the Quest concept features a long, sleek cabin with a flowing beltline gesture, a unique wraparound glass and to emphasize its athletic performance capabilities, 20-inch wheels and tires pushed out to the corners.

The Quest Concept also features a power operated bi-fold tailgate that operates in a limited amount of space, a glass roof to illuminate the cabin and highly efficient fiber optic headlights.

The interior of the Quest Concept breaks new ground in minivan interior design, creating an unparalleled vehicle environment for "family and friends." The interior challenges convention with an innovative and efficient instrument panel layout, stylish and comfortable seat design and thoughtful storage locations. The inspiration for the seating design and layout was premium comfort for six people, an experience enhanced by the Quest Concept's open interior atmosphere, centralized information center, advanced rear seat entertainment system and full-length rear overhead console.

The cylinder-shaped instrument panel, with its modern, desktop-like design, pulls away toward the floor, providing a more open floor space and an easier walkthrough to the rear compartment. Other special touches include a sliding centre console, woven leather floor material, motorized bike rack, seatback-mounted backpack-style storage and a camera mounted to show an infant's face on the centre instrument panel screen when secured in a rear-facing child seat.

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