Engine: 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 240-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Transmission: five-speed automatic

Transmission Options: four-speed automatic; five-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual frontal advanced airbags, side curtain airbags, anti-lock brake system (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), brake assist, traction control, tire-pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment: front-seat side-impact airbags; electronic stability control (VDC); rear sonar park-assist system

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Canton, Mississippi

Model Tested: Nissan Quest 3.5 SE ($32,250)

Standard Equipment: five-speed automatic transmission; leather seats; electrically adjustable front seats; leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel; automatic climate control; electrically adjustable foot pedals; Bose AM/FM/CD stereo with six-disc changer; power door locks, mirrors, and windows; intermittent wipers; remote keyless entry; power liftgate and side doors; supplemental front seat side-impact airbags; heated front seats; rear sonar system

Options as Tested: dual-screen DVD rear-seat entertainment system ($1,900) includes dual 7-inch color displays, two wireless headphones, remote control, DVD drive mounted under the front passenger seat, auxiliary inputs, quick reference card; Navigation System ($2,000) includes 7-inch color display, GPS with DVD-based data storage; SE Seat Package ($750) includes fold-flat second-row captain's chairs and fold-flat third-row bench with grocery-bag hooks, 3-point seat belts, and LATCH-style child safety seat anchors; Skyview roof panels with power glass sunroof ($1,500)

Destination Charge: 560

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 240 @ 5800

Torque: 242 @ 4400

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 18/25

Wheelbase: 124.0 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 204.1/77.6/71.9 inches

Track Front/Rear: 67.3/67.3 inches

Turning Cycle: 40.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 7 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 41.0/65.6/41.7 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 42.8/67.4/41.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.7/50.0/41.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 143.8 cubic feet

Payload: 1200

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 5.8 inches

Curb Weight: 4209 pounds

Towing Capacity: 3500 pounds

Tires: P225/60HR17

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD, brake assist

Fuel Capacity: 20.0 Gallons