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Nissan Quest

2011-13 models

SIDE IMPACT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

  Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Acceptable Good Good Acceptable
Rear passenger Good Good Good Good

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Test details:

The Nissan Quest was redesigned for the 2011 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Nissan as part of side crash test verification.

Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: head curtain airbags for all three rows of seats and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Electronic stability control
  • Antilock brakes

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2011 Nissan Quest SL
  • Class: Minivan
  • Weight: 4,519 lbs.
  • Side airbags: standard head curtain airbags for all three rows of seats and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 118 in.
  • Length: 201 in.
  • Width: 78 in.
  • Engine: 3.5 L V6
  • EPA ratings: 19 mpg city | 24 mpg highway

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Last updated: November 5, 2012

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