Nissan Quest IV (RE52) photos

Introduced in late 2010 for the 2011 model year, the fourth-generation Nissan Quest (chassis code RE52) took a markedly different engineering approach compared to its American-built V42 predecessor. Instead of maintaining a standalone North American architecture, Nissan developed the RE52 alongside the third-generation Japanese-market Nissan Elgrand (E52), transferring assembly to the Nissan Shatai plant in Kyushu, Japan. Built on the front-wheel-drive Nissan D platform, the five-door minivan abandoned the curved silhouette of the third generation in favor of a tall, boxy profile with a commanding chrome grille, wrap-around glass look, and sliding rear doors with available one-touch power operation. Inside, the RE52 emphasized upscale materials and featured fold-flat second- and third-row seats that folded forward rather than into floor wells, creating a permanent deep storage space behind the third row. Under the hood, the proven 3.5-liter VQ35DE V6 engine was retained, but traditional stepped automatic gearboxes were replaced by Nissan's Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) driving the front wheels. Minor updates during its lifecycle, notably for the 2015 model year, introduced D-Step Logic control for the CVT and improved fuel economy ratings. Sold primarily in the United States, Canada, and as an import in China, the RE52 was discontinued in 2017, ending the Quest nameplate.