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2016 Nissan Quest: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2016 Nissan Quest is that roof rails became standard on the SV trim. Otherwise, it is a quiet carryover year with the same four trims, V6 engine, automatic transmission, and seven-seat layout.
About the 2016 Nissan Quest
4th generation Quest (2011-2017), sixth model year and a late-run version just before the short final 2017 model year.
Nissan positioned the Quest as a comfort-first family minivan with a more upscale, quiet-cabin feel than its sales numbers suggested. The brand’s own language leaned on the idea of a “family limo,” emphasizing roomy three-row seating, easy fold-flat seat versatility, strong V6 power, and convenient access features like sliding doors and a low step-in height. For most shoppers, the Quest’s appeal was smooth road-trip comfort and flexible family space rather than maximum seat count or the newest driver-assistance tech.
The 2016 Quest is a comfort-first, seven-seat minivan offered in S, SV, SL, and Platinum trims. Every trim has a 260-horsepower V6 and second- and third-row seats that fold flat, while the SV adds everyday conveniences such as power sliding doors and a backup camera. The SL brings leather and heated front seats, and the Platinum tops the range with navigation, parking cameras, Bose audio, and rear-seat entertainment.
What changed, by category
Styling
Roof rails became standard equipment on the SV trim; they had been optional for 2015.
2016 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 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 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 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 2016 Nissan Quest?
The 2016 Quest received one small equipment change: roof rails became standard on the SV trim. The rest of the four-trim lineup largely carried over from 2015.
Is the 2016 Nissan Quest a redesign?
No, the 2016 Quest is not a redesign. It is a late-run version of the fourth-generation Quest, with the same basic styling, cabin layout, structure, and mechanical setup as the previous year.
How is the 2016 Nissan Quest different from the 2015 model?
The key difference is that the 2016 Quest SV has standard roof rails, which were optional for 2015. No other significant year-to-year product changes were reported.
Does every 2016 Nissan Quest have the same engine?
Yes, every 2016 Quest trim has a 260-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. There was no powertrain change for this model year.
Which 2016 Nissan Quest trim has the most family entertainment and driver technology?
The 2016 Quest Platinum has the most extensive technology package. It includes navigation, parking cameras, blind-spot warning, a Bose audio system, and a rear DVD entertainment system with an 11-inch screen.
2016 Nissan Quest Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Nissan Quest.
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