From page 29 ment in acceleration despite the new Quest's added curb weight. One reason tor this is that 90% of the engine's 200 Ib.-ft. of torque is avail- able at just 1,500 r.p.m. From a stoplight, the Quest leaps away with sur- prising verve accompanied by a muted growl and minor vibrations trom the engine. comfortably, Handling is flat and stable aided by new, wider 215/70R-15 inch tires and a wider track. Subjectively Pd have to say that the new Quest is not quite as nimble as the previ- ous model despite the fact that it has the same wheel- base. For these who want a sportier Mini-van, the Quest SE comes with a Handling north shore n > AUTO Updated engine gives Quest some verve adjustable head restraints at all outboard positions (with the exception of the second row beneh seat which has optional fixed head restraints), three-point seat- belts ac all outboard posi- tions, child locks on the dual sliding doors, and optional second row inte- grated child seats. Side airbags are vot offered. For 332,498, sparty SE models add larger 16-inch tires and alloy wheels, per- formance-tuned suspension, white-faced instruments dike those in the Maxima), standard second row Captain’s seats, front and rear heater/air conditioner, 80 watt AM/FM //cassette sterco with four speakers, steering wheel audio con- trols and separate rear audio Friday, January 22, 1999 - North Shore News - 34 controls, power door Jocks with kevless entry and remote panic alarm, six-way power driver's seat, power heated mirrors, power rear quarter windows, Hip-up rear liftgate glass, adjustable rear parcel shelf) rear cargo act, and overhead reading lights. At $35,998, GLE models have most of the SE’s fea- tures (except the 16-inch Sa tires and white gauges) plus leather upholstery, four-way power passenger seat, auto- matic climate control with front and rear controls, 130 watt AM/EM/CD /cassetty stereo with a six-dise in-dash CD changer, seven speakers and front and rear audio ggg, controls, Homelink garage door opener, tilt/slide glass sunroof with sunshade, and anti-theft system. Suspension which includes larger 225 /60HR-16 inch radials, rear sway bar, and firmer shock absorbers and springs. For 1999, the Quest is available in three trim levels: GXE (replacing XE}, SE, and top-of-the-line GLE. For a base price of $27,798, GXE's include standard seven-passenger seating, power steering, power front windows and push-our side and rear side windows, air conditioning, 24 watt AM/FM //casserte with four speakers, variable intermittent wipers, inter- mittent rear wiper, cruise control, tachometer, tilt steering wheel, seven cupholders, rear window wiper/washer, and a luggage rack, and P215/70R-15 inch tires. Standard safety features include anti-lock brakes, dual front airbags, height- A gentle foor on the accelerator pedal is needed to prevent the front tires chirping from a standing start. The 3.3-litre V6 engine also has good mid-range power for passing and merg- ing on the freeway, and while cruising, the engine and standard four-speed automatic transmission are very quiet, smooth, and vibration-free. Wind noise is acceptably low, in part because of new, thicker side windows and redesigned door mirrors. 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