2013 Nissan Quest: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2013 Nissan Quest is that the top LE trim gains a standard 360-degree Around View Monitor. Otherwise, this is a quiet carryover year with the same four-trim lineup, V6, and front-wheel-drive layout as 2012.
About the 2013 Nissan Quest
4th generation Quest (2011-2017), third model year.
Nissan positioned the Quest as a seven-seat family minivan that felt more stylish and less boxy than the class norm. The pitch centered on full-surround glass, easy side-door access, fold-flat seating, and a rear storage well that stayed usable even with the third row in place. More than outright sport or maximum seating count, the Quest’s identity was everyday family ease: simple loading, comfortable road-trip space, and modern convenience features.
The 2013 Quest ranges from the straightforward S to the fully equipped LE, with every trim focused on flexible family use. The SV adds everyday conveniences such as power sliding doors and tri-zone climate control, while the SL brings leather seats and a power liftgate. The LE tops the range with navigation, Bose audio, rear-seat DVD entertainment, blind-spot warning, and the newly standard 360-degree camera system.
What changed, by category
2013 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 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 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 |
| Trunk/Cargo | 108.4 cu-ft | 108.4 cu-ft | 108.4 cu-ft | 108.4 cu-ft |
| 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 | ||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Power Folding Third Row Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2013 Nissan Quest compared with the 2012 model?
The main change is a standard 360-degree Around View Monitor on the 2013 Quest LE. The rest of the lineup carries over without a major redesign or broad equipment update.
Was the 2013 Nissan Quest redesigned?
No, the 2013 Nissan Quest was not redesigned. It remained part of the fourth generation introduced for 2011, with no meaningful styling, structural, or chassis changes for 2013.
Did the 2013 Nissan Quest get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2013 Nissan Quest kept the same 3.5-liter V6 and continuously variable automatic transmission used for 2012. All four trims also remained front-wheel drive.
Is the 2013 Nissan Quest meaningfully different from the 2012 Quest?
Only the LE is meaningfully different, thanks to its newly standard 360-degree camera system. For S, SV, and SL shoppers, the 2013 model is essentially a carryover from 2012.
Which 2013 Nissan Quest trim received the year’s main update?
The LE received the main 2013 update. Its 360-degree Around View Monitor became standard equipment, joining features such as navigation, blind-spot warning, Bose audio, and rear-seat DVD entertainment.