The 2011 Nissan Quest specifications document provides details on the mechanical, electrical, transmission, braking, steering, suspension, body, exterior, interior, instrumentation, dimensions, weights, capacities, EPA fuel economy, and option packages for the 2011 Nissan Quest. Key details include a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 260 horsepower, CVT transmission, front-wheel drive, seating for up to 7 passengers, and cargo capacity of up to 108.4 cubic feet.

1. For Immediate Release
2011 Nissan Quest Specifications
Specifications are based on the latest product information available at time of printing
Mechanical
Engine
Name VQ35DE
Cam design DOHC
Orientation Transverse
Cylinders / configuration 60 degree V6
Block / head composition Aluminum/aluminum
Displacement (liters) 3.5
Horsepower 260 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 240 @ 4,400 rpm
Bore & stroke (mm) 95.5 x 81.4
Compression ratio (:1) 10.3
Spark plugs Double-tipped iridium
Maximum engine speed 6,600 rpm
Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder w/ Continuously
Variable Timing Control (CVTC)
Intake system NICS (Nissan Induction Control System)
Engine mounts 1 Liquid Filled (right side), 1 Solid (left side),
2 electronically-controlled Liquid Filled
(front/rear), 2 Torque Rods (upper/lower)
Recommended fuel Unleaded regular
Emissions system Three-way catalyst
Emissions certification level 50-State Tier 2 Bin 5 (FED)
Exhaust Stainless steel, 3 mufflers
Electrical
Ignition system Electric (direct ignition)
Starter 12 volt
Alternator 130 amp
Battery 550 amp-hour
Transmission and Drive System
Drive configuration Front engine, front-wheel drive
Transmission type Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Gear ratios (:1) 2.371 – 0.439
Reverse 1.766

2. Brakes
Standard
Front Type Vented disc
Rotor size (diameter x thickness) (in.) 11.4 x 1.1
Rear Type Vented disc
Rotor size (diameter x thickness) (in.) 12.1 x 0.6
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) S
Brake Assist (BA) S
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) S
Number of wheels 4
Number of channels 4
Number of sensors 4
Parking brake Location Foot parking brake
Steering S SV SL LE
Type Vehicle-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-
and-pinion
Overall ratio (:1) 18.6
Turns (lock-to-lock) 16-inch wheels – 3.6
18-inch wheels – 3.6
Turning diameter (ft.) - 16-inch/18-inch tires 36.1/36.7
Steering wheel Urethane S -
Leather-wrapped - S
Switches Cruise control S
Audio - S
Navi and Voice Recognition - S
Bluetooth® - S
Adjustment Manual tilt and telescope S
Suspension
Front Independent strut w/ coil springs
Twin-tube struts S
Stabilizer bar (25 mm) Solid
Rear Multi-link
Twin-tube shock absorbers S
Body / Chassis
Type Unibody
Materials (primary) Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel

3. Exterior
Wheels & Tires S SV SL LE
Wheels
16-inch steel with cover (16x6.5JJ) S
16-inch aluminum-alloy, machine finish - S -
(16x7J)
18-inch aluminum-alloy, machine finish - S
(18x7J)
Tires T-rated
P225/65R16 Bridgestone S -
P235/55R18 Toyo - S
Temporary spare tire T135/80D16 T135/90D16
Location Under cargo area floor
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) S
Easy Fill Tire Alert S
Exterior Features S SV SL LE
Outside mirrors
Type Body color dual S
Adjustment Power S
Heated - S
Integrated turn signals - S
2-driver memory - S
Tilt down when reversing - S
Black grille with chrome trim accent S
Bumpers Front/Rear Body-colored
Side sill extensions - S
Front splash guards S
Front and rear door handles Chrome
Rear roof spoiler Body-colored
Windshield Laminated UV-reducing
Front door windows Green UV-reducing
Rear windows Privacy glass S
Wipers Variable, vehicle-speed intermittent with
single sweep function and 2 fixed speeds
Dual Panel One-touch open/close, - - O O
Moonroof Auto reverse, Sliding
shade, Privacy glass,
Roof rails Satin Chrome O S
Cross bars (accessory) O
Power liftgate – opening/closing - S
Power liftgate closure assist – auto cinch S
Dual sliding doors S
Power sliding doors (RH & LH) - S

4. Lights S SV SL LE
Headlights
Type Halogen low/high beam S -
Xenon (HID) low/high beam - S
Auto on/off - S
Halogen front fog lights - S
Center high mount stop light (LED) S
Interior
Seating S SV SL LE
Capacity 7-passenger
Materials Cloth S -
Leather - S
Front seats Bucket w/ height-adjustable head restraints
“Quick Comfort” heated - S
Driver seat 6-way manual S -
8-way power - S
Power lumbar - S
2-driver memory and auto entry/exit - S
Passenger seat 4-way manual S -
4-way power - S
2nd row seats Type Captain’s chairs with center seat-mounted
armrest, reclining, fore/aft sliding,
adjustable headrest
Walk-in device for 3rd row entry S
Fold-flat rear seatbacks S
3rd row seat Type 3-passenger, 60/40 split fold-flat bench,
reclining w/ adjustable head restraints
Quick Release Fold Flat (strap release) S
Quick Release Fold Flat (one–touch release) - S S
Power Return Seat Back - - S

5. Audio and Entertainment S SV SL LE
2-din AM/FM/6CD w/ 4 speakers S -
2-din AM/FM/CD w/ 4.3-inch color display - S -
and 6 speakers
2-din AM/FM/CD/DVD/Flash Memory w/ 7- - O -
inch color display and 6 speakers
Bose® 2-din AM/FM/CD/DVD/Flash Memory - O -
w/ 7-inch color display and 13 speakers
(including subwoofer)
Bose® 2-din AM/FM/CD/DVD/Flash Memory - S
w/ 8-inch color display, 13 speakers
(including subwoofer)
iPod®/USB connector - S
Aux-in jack S -
MP3/WMA playback S
Radio Data System (RDS) - S
Speed-Sensitive Volume control - S
XM® Satellite Radio - O S
Antenna In-glass diversity w/ amplifier
HDD Navigation system w/8-inch color - S
touch-screen display, XM NavTraffic®, XM
NavWeather® and Zagat Survey©
DVD Entertainment System with 11-inch - O S
WVGA monitor (16:9 aspect ratio)
Instrumentation S SV SL LE
Meters/Gauges
Speedometer Analog
Tachometer Analog
Coolant temperature Analog
Fuel level Analog
Vehicle Information Display – monochrome S
dot-matrix (located in gauge cluster)
4.3-inch audio display S
7-inch Vehicle Information Display – color - O -
QVGA
8-inch Vehicle Information Display w/ - - S
Navigation – color VGA
Drive computer S
Compass - S

6. Comfort & Convenience Features S SV SL LE
12-volt DC outlets 2 Instrument panel, cargo area
Assist grips Hinged Front and rear driver and passenger sides,
2nd and 3rd row, headliner mounted
Coat hangers 4 S
Inside rearview mirror Manual day/night S -
Auto-dimming - S
HomeLink Universal Transceiver
®
- S
Sunvisors (driver/passenger) Single with illuminated mirror
Cup holders 6 (2 in front, 2 each 2nd and 3rd rows)
Bottle holders 6
Remote Keyless Entry S (all doors and liftgate)
Front and 2nd row power windows S S
Front power windows w/one-touch auto Driver’s Driver’s and front passenger side
up/down and auto-reverse feature only
Tri-zone automatic HVAC (dual front and - S
rear w/display and switch)
Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) - S
with Plasmacluster™ purifier (for absorbing
odors), auto recirculation and Grape
Polyphenol Filter w/deodorizer function
RearView Monitor - S
Cruise control w/ steering wheel-mounted S
controls
Power door locks with selective unlocking S
Nissan Intelligent Key™ w/Push Start Ignition S
Front center console – Dual-level with - S
armrest, CD/DVD storage, external storage
pockets, 4 cup holders and 12-volt outlet
Removable 2nd row console S
Overhead console - S
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System - S
Wood-tone door and instrument panel S
accents
Leather-covered shift knob - S
Tie-down hooks (4) S
Front map lights, rear personal lamps, cargo S
area lamp
Mood lighting S
Rear audio controls w/wireless and wired - O S
headphone capability
Front door map pockets S
Permanent rear storage well S
Conversation mirror (replaces sunglasses - S
holder)

7. Comfort & Convenience Features (cont.) S SV SL LE
4.3-inch color audio display - S -
7-inch QVGA color audio display - - O -
8-inch VGA color navigation display - S
One-touch 3rd row fold feature - S
Power 3rd row seat up function - S
2nd and 3rd row sun shades - S
Safety and Security
Passenger Restraint Systems
Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) S
with dual-stage supplemental front air bags
with occupant classification sensors
Front seat-mounted side impact S
supplemental air bags
Roof-mounted curtain side impact S
supplemental air bags with rollover sensor
Outboard seat belts Front 3-point with ELR driver, ALR/ELR pass.
2nd Row 3-point ALR/ELR (2)
3rd Row 3-point ALR/ELR (3)
Seatbelt pretensioners Front
Load limiters Front
Active Head Restraints Front
Seat belt warning lamp S
Child Safety
Child seat upper tether anchors S
Power window lockout button S
LATCH System 2nd and 3rd row
Child safety rear door locks S
Passive Safety
Zone body construction with front and rear S
crushable zones
Energy-absorbing steering column S
Hood buckling creases and safety stops S
Body side reinforcements S
Break-away rear engine mount S
High-strength side door guard beams S
Slide-away brake pedal assembly S
Knee bolsters S
Safety and Security Features S SV SL LE
Vehicle-speed sensing power door locks S
Immobilizer S
Vehicle Security System (VSS) S
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system - S
Vehicle Dynamic Control S
Traction Control System S

8. Dimensions
Exterior (inches) S SV SL LE
Wheelbase 118.1
Overall length 200.8
Overall width 77.6
Overall height w/o roof rack 71.5
Overall height w/ roof-rack 73.0
Track width Front/rear 68.1/68.1 67.7/67.7
Minimum ground clearance 6.2 6.6
Cargo liftover height TBD
Step-in height Front/rear 15.7/15.7 16.1/16.1
Breakover angle 13.4 14.1
Angle of approach (degrees) 13.2 13.2 13.9 14.0
Angle of departure (degrees) 17.1 17.1 17.6 17.5
Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.32 0.33 0.34 0.34
Interior (inches) Front 1st 2nd Row 3rd Row
Head room without moonroof 42.1 41.6 40.0
with moonroof 40.9 38.9 38.0
Leg room 43.8 36.7 40.5 (est.)
Hip room 57.3 66.0 49.6
Shoulder room 64.5 63.2 61.2
Cargo dimensions (length x width x height) 86.5 x 63.2 x 40.0
Weights S SV SL LE
Curb (pounds Front 2,443 2,447 2,474 2,482
Rear 1,924 1,942 2,006 2,066
Total 4,367 4,389 4,480 4,548
Weight Distribution (%) F/r 56/44 56/44 55/45 55/45
GVWR (pounds) 5,818
Capacities S SV SL LE
Fuel tank (gallons) 20.0
Engine oil (quarts) 5.1
Engine coolant (quarts) TBD
Towing* (pounds) Trailer 3,500
Tongue 350
Payload including passengers 1451 1429 1338 1270
(pounds)
*Towing capacity affected by vehicle payload, tow weight, road grades, and weather
conditions including high temperatures. See Owner's Manual for details.
Volume (cubic feet)
Passenger volume w/o /w/ moonroof 177.8/170.9
Cargo w/2nd row seat upright 63.6
w/2nd row seat folded 108.4
Trunk (includes under floor luggage area) 37.1
Total (w/o moonroof/w moonroof) 214.8/196.0

9. EPA Fuel Economy
(Actual mileage may vary)
City/Highway 19/24 (est.)
Classification Truck
Packages/ Options S SV SL LE
DVD Entertainment System: DVD - - O -
Entertainment System with AV center, two
wireless headphones, wireless remote control,
rear 11-inch VGA display, 7-inch color QVGA
display (dash mounted), DVD/CD/Flash
memory, 120V (150-watt) AC power inverter
(in front center console), Driver Concentration
Switch for rear entertainment, auxiliary
audio/video input jack (in console)
Dual Panel Moonroof (SL): Dual Panel - - O -
Opening Glass Moonroof (requires DVD
Entertainment System)
®
Bose Package: DVD Entertainment System - - O -
with AV center, two wireless headphones,
remote control, rear 11-inch display, 7-inch
color QVGA display (dash mounted),
DVD/CD/Flash memory, AC110V (150-watt)
inverter (in console), Driver Concentration
Switch for rear entertainment, VTR jack (in
® ®
console), XM Satellite Radio (XM
subscription required, sold separately), 12
speakers (requires Dual Panel Moonroof (SL)
and DVD Entertainment System)
Dual Panel Moonroof (LE): Dual Panel - - - O
Opening Glass Moonroof
S – Standard
O – Optional
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