Video: 2011 Nissan Quest

It's kinda got an odd look outside but a really a really luxurious inside that'll surprise minivan shoppers. This boxy design might not be for everyone, but the upscale interior could be one of the best I've seen. The Quest starts around $27,000, but if you move up to the SL trim package we have here, starts around $34,000, but you get some nice things like leather seats. And in both the front and second row, they're really comfortable. The interior overall is as nice as any in the class including the top model Honda Odyssey Touring Elite, which starts around $40,000. Owners of the old Quest might remember its weird sunroof option package, which had a few little windows in the back rows that you could look out of but didn't open. This Quest has optional dual moon roofs. They're full sized in the front row and second row, and they both open all the way, which is very unusual. One must-have option these days for families looking at minivans is a rear DVD entertainment center. Now vans like the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna have optional wide screen systems, but you have to buy their top trim levels to get 'em, and those sometimes start over $40,000. What I like about this system is, it's a rather large screen at 11 inches so passengers in the second or third row can easily see it. It's also a $2,000 option package, which while not cheap, you put it on that 34,000 price, add the moon roofs, you're looking at about $38,000. The Quest has a really neat cargo set up. While it has a storage well like a traditional minivan, it comes with a cover so you can store stuff underneath and on top, and then the second and third rows fold completely flat for a flat floor. While all these features are great, the Quest also packs in performance. It has a 260 horsepower V6 engine. It handles well, brakes well, and it's so quiet on the road, all your kids will be able to take a nap. <v Announcer>For more car related news, go to Cars.com or our blog, KickingTires.net.