Used Vehicle Review: Nissan Cube, 2009-2014 - Autos.ca
History/Description: From 2009, Nissan brought the Japanese-market cube over to our shores, hoping to appeal to shoppers after a vehicle that combined heaps of space, good fuel efficiency, compact driving manners and a full suite of options and... The tall and boxy five-door model was marketed not as a car, but as a so-called mobile device, with Nissan hesitating to put the cube (intentionally un-capitalized, since it’s such an individual. So, look for the recently-discontinued model to offer manual or CVT transmissions, a standard 1. 8L engine with 122 horsepower, a full suite of standard safety systems, and room galore on board, especially where headroom was concerned. Available feature content included automatic climate control, Bluetooth, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a punchy Rockford Fosgate stereo system, and a full range of over 40 individual accessory options, including a curious pad of shag carpet... Shoppers should note that model grades included the cube 1. 8, 1. 8S and 1. 8 SL, from basic to loaded where equipment was concerned. The cube Krom model was a styling package which added exclusive grille treatments, unique wheels, a spoiler, and some upscale feature content. What Owners Like: Nissan cube owners tend to rave about practicality, better-than-you’d-think performance and driving manners, maneuverability, outward visibility and an all-around fun-to-drive, ready-for-anything sort of package. Source: www.autos.ca
