An industry benchmark for measuring how satisfied owners are with their new vehicles, the VSAs differ from other awards in that they are based solely on owner input. The awards objectively measure how satisfied an owner is with 50 attributes ranging from interior comfort and styling to fuel economy and performance. Murano and Quest each won by substantial margins over their respective second place competitors.

It may be impossible to make a sexy minivan, but the 2015 Nissan Quest may come closest. The eye-catching exterior style may not be everyone's favorite, but the luxurious interior looks like it was designed and built by Nissan's Infiniti luxury division, with contrast piping on the supremely comfortable seats, a sleekly styled dash, and plenty of quiet on the road. Combine that with gadgets like an available all-around-view camera, power-return 3rd-row seat and a clever hidden cargo compartment, and the Quest makes a good case on the practical side against segment leaders like the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna. While it only offers seating for up to seven passengers, if that's all you need, the Quest is worth a look.