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D8 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, May 19, 1999 An O akville B eaver A dvertising F eature To advertise in this section call 845-3824 By Malcolm Gunn SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER N issan's new-for-1999 Quest has kept its hybrid heritage and slippery shape, but virtually every other aspect of this minivan has been changed, altered and generally improved. If you're a little fuzzy on just what a Nissan Quest is, a quick refresher is in order. In the fall of 1992, both Nissan and Ford's Mercury division teamed up to put a minivan into production. Nissan, which devel­ oped the overall design, called its version the Quest, while Mercury handled the production end and badged its version as the Villager. While league-leading Chrysler seemed to vacuum nearly every prospective minivan buyer into its dealerships, both the Quest and Villager still managed to chum out respectable copies of their slick lit­ tle breadbox. Now, Nissan and Mercury have once more renewed their partner­ ship vows, and released a second- generation Quest/Villager for 1999. (At this time, Ford has no plans to bring the U.S.-built Villager -- as i has before -- into Canada). , The Quest still looks like a Quest on the outside, including its narrow, shark-like grille opening and steeply raked hood. But there's a softer, rounder sculpting around the doors and side glass that gives the minivan a more sophisticated appearance than before. The Quest comes in three fla­ vors; base GXE; sporty SE and full-dress GLE. All versions come with both driver- and passenger- side sliding side doors. Compared to last year, overall length has grown 11.7 centimetres and width by 3.0 cm. This places the Quest somewhere between a regular-, and extended-length Dodge or Plymouth minivan. The Quest's growth spurt has had a positive impact on interior dimensions. There's now about seven per cent more usable cargo volume -- room for a couple more bags of groceries or an extra suit­ case. There's growth under the hood, tool. Last year's 3.0-litre 151- horsepower engine has been replaced by an all-new 3.3-litre SOHC unit that produces 170 horsepower. A four-speed automat­ ic transmission completes the power package. As with most minivans, the Quest offers a choice of seating arrangements for up to seven peo­ ple, depending on the model. The GXE comes with a second-row bench seat, while the SE and GLE get two bucket seats in the middle.. To max out on cargo space, the sec­ ond-row seats can be removed, while the third-row bench can be moved forward and folded flat against the front seats. Nissan has equipped even the most basic Quest models with the sort of luxury and convenience equipment that would cost extra in most other minivans. For starters, the GXE includes air conditioning, power front win­ dows and door locks, cruise con­ trol, remote keyless entry, security system, luggage rack, AM/FM/cas- sette audio system and ABS. Move up to the mid-grade SE and you're now entitled to front and rear air conditioning, perfor­ mance-rated tires mounted on 16- inch allow wheels, a sport-tuned suspension including springs, shocks and stabilizer bar, and ultra­ cool black-on-white instruments. Saddle up the luxury GLE and the list of goodies grows to include leather seats, six-way driver's seat, four-way power passenger seat, cli­ mate control with front and rear controls, six-disc in-dash CD changer, rear audio controls and garage door opener. Other options, like a sunroof, rear parcel shelf, seven-speaker sound system and a towing pack­ age can be added to most models. For 1999, Nissan takes a solid minivan and makes it roomier, more powerful and a better bang for the buck. It's all a part of the 'Quest' for success. REAL SERVICE FROM REAL PEOPLE. UN> John Bauman 6 2 7 L yon s Lane # 308 . O akville I 842-2225 THAT'S STATE FARM. D on't trust ju st anyone to insure your car, see me: Nissan-built with integrity - driven with passion Performance! Four-time Car Guide Magazine Best Buy • 150-HP, 2.4L, DOHC 16-valve engine • 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission • Air conditioning • Cruise control • Power windows, antenna, mirrors and Smart Doors'- locks • AM/FM/cassette with four speakers Hood buckling creases: Child safety rear door locks: keep children from inadvertently opening the rear doors. reduce the chance that the hood will intrude into the passenger cabin in a frontal impact Rear crumple zone: absorbs energy in case Of a rear impact Front crumple zone: absorbs energy in case of a frontal impact Pipe-style steel side<Joor guard beams: help provide a barrier in sidenmpact collisions.Other members of the Nissan family offer these excellent values One of the world's ten best engines ■ Ward's Magazine • 190-HP, 3.0L, DOHC V6 engine • 4-speed automatic transmission • Sport-tuned suspension • Heated sport seats • Cruise control • Traction Control System • Power antenna, mirrors, windows & door locks • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) • Automatic climate-control air conditioning • Premium AM/FM/CD with cassette and much more A Consumer's Digest Best Buy for 1998 • 115-HP, 1.6L, 16-valve engine • 5-speed manual transmission • XE Value Option Package: Air conditioning, 4-speaker AM/FM, cassette, Digital clock $4 C M /month 16356 for 48 months Down payment onty $980 The #l-selling Import V6 compact sport utility vehicle1 • 170-HP, 3.3L, SOHC V6 engine • 5-speed manual overdrive trans. • 4-wheel All-Terrain ABS • Limited-slip differential • Air conditioning • Cruise control • Dual airbags • Remote keyless entry • Anti-theft system • Roof rack • Dark titanium-coloured bumpers • Power windows, door locks and heated mirrors • lODwatt AM/FM/CD with cassette stereo with 6 speakers • Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer Security System 3.3L SOHC V6, 170 hp engine 4-wheel anti-lock braking system Dual sliding rear doors • 7-passenger seating with sliding 3rd row seat Quest-Trac® flexible seating system Front air conditioning • Power front windows • AM/FM stereo cassette Second Generation dual front airbags LEASING O.A.C.plus freight & delivery or /month* lease for 36 months Down payment only $4,075 A sk about Nissan's No-Nonsense Leasing. • P.S. A ll New Nissans Come With A 24HR Roadside Assistance W arranty ^fS 2 900l ^ ^ m t* s £ w l9 9 9 5 P X h fo d i 0ak" lle Mf san lb f* f a,ls:' 1 9 9 9 Sf ^ ra ^ Paym ent or equivalent trade o f $980; 1999 Mima GXE. with down payment or equivalent trade o f $9So; 1999 Maxima ES. with downo *A9UU. dorrtonm lease on 1999.5 Pathfinder XE.A.L.R. 6.8% with down paymentor oqu^en t trade o f $4,075. First payment & security deposit due at lease signing. Sentia and Mima lease based on maximum of 96.000km with excess km charged at $0 06/km Pathfinder O.A.C.. and exc ude acouisrtion fees, rlestinatim and driivnrv //(Wico incurarw anWtawc nn i---------- *i____ ____ ____ . .. . ^0?/*™- M offers are 0 A C- art exclude acquisition fees, destination and delivery, l,cense, insurance and taxis, tBased on Compusearch Data. JanuarrNovember 1998. vtftfcfef ma^notbe iractyas Ub&ated. GLE model shown. /month* le< Down paym $20,900 purchase price Sentra X E Quest G X E Pathfinder XE M axim a E S O A K V I L L E N I S S A N Celebrating 25 Years of Excellent Service. •S A LE S • ACCESSORIES • LEASING • FACTORY PARTS • SERVICE • TIRES LTD. 1450 SPEERS ROAD, OAKVILLE 827-1177 SERVICE MON 7:30-8. TUES-FRI 7:30-5 SALES SHOWROOM MON-THURS 8-9. FRI & SAT 8-6