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The Nissan Cube is one of the poster children for the term “econobox.” Square and thrifty, the teensy MPV can be outfitted to carry five or seven passengers (the latter is known as the Cube³ in Japan) in quirky style and relative comfort. Over the last couple of years, there has been no shortage of reports claiming that the Cube will head stateside in 2008 following its scheduled redesign. The latest outlet to report this is the Nikkei, which said the Cube is all but certain to arrive (along with two other unnamed subcompacts). Unfortunately, that’s all the detail given. We just hope the next Cube is as quirky-cool as the current one, with its asymmetrical styling and the variety of front end treatments applied to the different versions on the Japanese market. Enough already with the detail-free media reports. Get on with the redesign, show it to us, and tell us when we can finally buy it. Oh, and while you’re at it — keep it on the inexpensive side, okay?
In the interim, enjoy the gallery we’ve put together of the current Cube family.
Thanks for the tip, Josh!
[Source: AFX News via Forbes.com]
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Nissan Cube
The 2009 cube is all-new to the North American Nissan family and it looks like nothing else on the road today, it boasts fun and whimsical styling, excellent fuel efficiency and space for five people in its comfortable, yet quirky interior.
The front-wheel drive cube is powered by a 122-hp 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, bolted to either a six-speed manual or Xtronic CVT. There are four trim levels available, 1.8, 1.8S, 18SL and 1.8 Krom, each is standard with features like speed-sensitive steering, anti-lock brakes, keyless entry, power windows, single CD player, 6-way manual driver seat, cloth seats, six airbags, active front head restraints, tire pressure monitoring and stability control.
The S adds things like cruise control, a cargo cover, dual vanity mirrors, two more speakers (for a total of four) and a driver seat armrest. The SL then adds a standard CVT, 16″ alloy wheels, auto headlights, auto climate control, two more speakers (for a total of six) and iPod interface. Finally, the Krom specialty vehicle brings a custom look to the line-up with an aero body kit, chrome grille and more.
The 2009 cube is all-new to the North American Nissan family and it looks like nothing else on the road today, it boasts fun and whimsical styling, excellent fuel efficiency and space for five people in its comfortable, yet quirky interior.
The front-wheel drive cube is powered by a 122-hp 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, bolted to either a six-speed manual or Xtronic CVT. There are four trim levels available, 1.8, 1.8S, 18SL and 1.8 Krom, each is standard with features like speed-sensitive steering, anti-lock brakes, keyless entry, power windows, single CD player, 6-way manual driver seat, cloth seats, six airbags, active front head restraints, tire pressure monitoring and stability control.
The S adds things like cruise control, a cargo cover, dual vanity mirrors, two more speakers (for a total of four) and a driver seat armrest. The SL then adds a standard CVT, 16″ alloy wheels, auto headlights, auto climate control, two more speakers (for a total of six) and iPod interface. Finally, the Krom specialty vehicle brings a custom look to the line-up with an aero body kit, chrome grille and more.
The 2009 cube is all-new to the North American Nissan family and it looks like nothing else on the road today, it boasts fun and whimsical styling, excellent fuel efficiency and space for five people in its comfortable, yet quirky interior.
The front-wheel drive cube is powered by a 122-hp 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, bolted to either a six-speed manual or Xtronic CVT. There are four trim levels available, 1.8, 1.8S, 18SL and 1.8 Krom, each is standard with features like speed-sensitive steering, anti-lock brakes, keyless entry, power windows, single CD player, 6-way manual driver seat, cloth seats, six airbags, active front head restraints, tire pressure monitoring and stability control.
The S adds things like cruise control, a cargo cover, dual vanity mirrors, two more speakers (for a total of four) and a driver seat armrest. The SL then adds a standard CVT, 16″ alloy wheels, auto headlights, auto climate control, two more speakers (for a total of six) and iPod interface. Finally, the Krom specialty vehicle brings a custom look to the line-up with an aero body kit, chrome grille and more.