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CHICAGO — When Nissan takes the wraps off its redesigned 2007 Nissan Quest minivan at the Chicago auto show on Wednesday, it will signal the end of an era.
Gone is the quirky interior, which was designed to set the Japanese automaker's mom-mobile apart from the competition — and appeal to an often ignored male audience in this segment. In its place is what the company is describing as a "more traditional layout than the original."
Instead of an imposing, centrally located "pillar" loaded with controls that dominated the front row of the old Quest, the new version features large gauges moved directly in front of the driver. The shift lever for the Quest's five-speed automatic transmission is located in the center portion of the instrument panel. New for 2007 is an optional fixed center console between the front seats.
The third row has been redesigned to include integrated headrests that do not have to be removed to fold the seat flat.
The Quest's exterior has been tweaked to include a more angular front bumper fascia, redesigned taillights, and a redesigned roof rack with new satin finish.
New options for '07 include a rearview monitor system that is standard on the 3.5 SE and optional on the 3.5 SL.
The Quest will go on sale this spring.
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