2011 Nissan Quest: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The big news for 2011 is the Quest’s return as an all-new fourth-generation minivan after Nissan skipped the 2010 model year. It has a new body and cabin, a standard V6 with a CVT, and a redesigned seating and cargo layout.
About the 2011 Nissan Quest
4th generation (RE52), first year; all-new redesign after the 2010 model-year gap.
Nissan positioned the Quest as a family minivan with more style and a more lounge-like cabin feel than the usual boxy van. Its main appeal was everyday ease: low step-in height, available one-touch door convenience higher in the range, fold-flat seats that did not need to be removed, and a rear storage well that stayed usable even with the seats up. Compared with rivals, Nissan leaned more on design, upscale atmosphere, and family-focused convenience touches.
The 2011 Quest lineup runs from the family-focused S to the luxury-and-technology-focused LE. The SV emphasizes everyday convenience with power sliding doors, three-zone climate control, and a rearview camera, while the SL adds leather seating and a power liftgate. The LE tops the range with navigation, Bose audio, rear DVD entertainment, and blind-spot warning.
What changed, by category
2011 Nissan Quest specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 240 lb-ft | 240 lb-ft | 240 lb-ft | 240 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 40.5 in | 40.5 in | 40.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| HID Headlights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Sliding Doors | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | ||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Video Input | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver's Lumbar Support Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2011 Nissan Quest redesigned?
Yes. The 2011 Quest is the first year of the all-new fourth generation, and it returned after Nissan skipped the 2010 model year. Its body, cabin, powertrain, seating layout, and trim structure were all redone.
What engine and transmission does the 2011 Nissan Quest have?
Every 2011 Quest has a 3.5-liter V6 paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission, or CVT. This powertrain was standard across the S, SV, SL, and LE trims.
How did the 2011 Quest’s seating and cargo layout change?
The redesigned second- and third-row seats fold forward to form a flat cargo floor. A permanent storage well remains behind the third row, so smaller items can stay below the floor even when all seats are in use.
Which trims were offered on the 2011 Nissan Quest?
The 2011 Quest returned with four trims: S, SV, SL, and LE. S covers the essentials, SV adds convenience features, SL adds more comfort, and LE carries the lineup’s main luxury and technology equipment.
Which 2011 Quest trim has the most technology?
The LE is the most technology-focused 2011 Quest. It has an 8-inch navigation touchscreen, a 13-speaker Bose audio system, an 11-inch rear DVD screen, blind-spot warning, and a power-return third-row seat.