Nissan Quest

Settling for a minivan doesn’t mean surrendering to boring design. The Quest is based on its Japanese sibling called Elgrand, with a floating roof, full-surround glass and boomerang taillights. Inside is a wide, flowing dash, “trilaminar” front seats plus flat-folding second and third rows. An optional entertainment system with an 11-inch screen preserves family harmony. The Quest's V-6 mates surprisingly well with its standard CVT while ride and handling are a cut above typical minivan fare.