2011 Nissan cube - 90S SpoCom Feel, Quirky Modern Style
It's hard to talk briefly about the Cube. At first glance it looks like just another example of the "box" style, with creative (or try hard, if you prefer) window layouts. In fact, aside from the windows, the Cube would seem to be just another box on wheels, with nothing to recommend it over the competition.
Driving (or just riding in) the cube is a whole different thing, however. For as small as it looks, it's almost jarring how much room there is when you sit down. It feels like everything is three feet away from you, but at the same time everything feels like it's right where you want it to be, from the convenient cupholder to the left of the gauge cluster, to the glowy orange HVAC controls. If you opt for the 6-speed manual transmission (and you should, OH how you should!), You'll... (more)
It's hard to talk briefly about the Cube. At first glance it looks like just another example of the "box" style, with creative (or try hard, if you prefer) window layouts. In fact, aside from the windows, the Cube would seem to be just another box on wheels, with nothing to recommend it over the competition.
Driving (or just riding in) the cube is a whole different thing, however. For as small as it looks, it's almost jarring how much room there is when you sit down. It feels like everything is three feet away from you, but at the same time everything feels like it's right where you want it to be, from the convenient cupholder to the left of the gauge cluster, to the glowy orange HVAC controls. If you opt for the 6-speed manual transmission (and you should, OH how you should!), You'll find the shift action to be smooth, with well-defined gears. It's not a fast car, by any means, but with the manual transmission it's incredibly fun, revving happily all the way up to its redline whenever you ask it to. It seems eager, despite the lack of power, and brings back memories of driving the iconic early-90s sport compacts like the VW GTi or Honda Civic.
It's also great for hauling passengers. The back seat can slide forward or back for more legroom, or the two segments of the seatback can recline independently of each other. Hauling rather large loads is also possible, but at the cost of passenger capacity; the actual cargo area is fairly small for something with such a huge back door, but with the seat out of the way you've got a great deal of room, at a reported 58 cubic feet.
The Nissan Cube offers 90s spo-com fun and stand-out styling, and is reportedly one of the safest things on the road today. Perhaps this reviewer is getting old, but what more do you want out of a daily-driver?
In the months I've had the Cube, it's proven to be a fantastic beach trip car. The seats deal well with moisture, the cavernous door on the back makes a good start for a little base camp, and the huge windows make 4x45 air conditioning absolutely delightful. The reclining back seats also make for great naps on the ride home!
In the months I've had the Cube, it's proven to be a fantastic beach trip car. The seats deal well with moisture, the cavernous door on the back makes a good start for a little base camp, and the huge windows make 4x45 air conditioning absolutely delightful. The reclining back seats also make for great naps on the ride home!
Fun! (If equipped with manual trans)
Extremely roomy interior
Decent aftermarket support
Fun! (If equipped with manual trans)
Extremely roomy interior
Decent aftermarket support
Not exactly fast...
Mileage leaves something to be desired
Quirky styling isn't for everyone
Not exactly fast...
Mileage leaves something to be desired
Quirky styling isn't for everyone
2011 Nissan cube - Made for me.
My Nissan Cube fits my needs better than any of the 10 cars I previously owned. It has all the room I like and need, but packed into a compact footprint. I love the quirky shape of it, and prefer having something a little different than the beige or grey everyone has one type vehicle!
My Nissan Cube fits my needs better than any of the 10 cars I previously owned. It has all the room I like and need, but packed into a compact footprint. I love the quirky shape of it, and prefer having something a little different than the beige or grey everyone has one type vehicle!
There is another person in the next town with the same car, making two of these in the whole county. Me and the other owner are often accused of being with other people and in other places, because our friends assume that it is that car so it must be that person!
There is another person in the next town with the same car, making two of these in the whole county. Me and the other owner are often accused of being with other people and in other places, because our friends assume that it is that car so it must be that person!
It has plenty of headroom, and plenty of legroom. Which makes the ride seem more like a van. The height that you sit at in the car puts me a head above other regular cars, which gives great visibility when driving. The Cube has a very short turn ratio, letting me turn around in very little space.
The storage space in the cube is plentiful and adjustable, because the rear seat slides forward or back, as well as the seatbacks flipping down.
The gas mileage is very good, as I routinely get over 33 mpg.
The car is very easy to clean in wintery weather, as the shape of the cube allows most snow... (more)
It has plenty of headroom, and plenty of legroom. Which makes the ride seem more like a van. The height that you sit at in the car puts me a head above other regular cars, which gives great visibility when driving. The Cube has a very short turn ratio, letting me turn around in very little space.
The storage space in the cube is plentiful and adjustable, because the rear seat slides forward or back, as well as the seatbacks flipping down.
The gas mileage is very good, as I routinely get over 33 mpg.
The car is very easy to clean in wintery weather, as the shape of the cube allows most snow and ice to slide off and not stick to the car! it also handles great in inclement weather.
I really have no complaints about my Cube. I am not happy that they are no longer making them! I would definitely buy another!
I really have no complaints about my Cube. I am not happy that they are no longer making them! I would definitely buy another!
|