2011 Nissan Cube 1.8 S Krom, an AutoWeek Drivers Log Car Review - AutoWeek
ART DIRECTOR CHERYL L. BLAHNIK: This 2011 Nissan Cube is one of the few vehicles that can pull off the Caribbean blue paint color because of its fun nature and simplicity. Looking at this Cube brought back fond memories of our now-gone long-term Cube. A base Cube starts at $15,500, while this Krom edition wears a base price that's $6,470 more. It would be neat if Nissan offered a Nismo version with a little more power and an upgraded suspension. DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: Since my first in-person Cube sighting, I've admired Nissan for taking some risks with the design. But after my recent experience in the Cubelike Scion xB, I wasn't expecting much in the way of driving pleasure from the Cube, particularly given its CVT. But the rest of the Cube was a pleasant surprise. Engine and transaxle noise is well isolated, and road noise was much less intrusive than I would have expected from a boxy subcompact. With an expectation firmly in mind about how the CVT would respond, the Cube was an enjoyable runabout on city streets and interstates alike. Source: autoweek.com
