The ripple of a single raindrop, a bulldog wearing sunglasses, moon and earth - according to Nissan, all of these inspired the all-new 2009 Cube. It’s certainly a unique way of marketing a vehicle. Then again, the Cube is fairly unique.
Sure, the tall, boxy, compact Cube will remind you of the Scion xB and perhaps the Honda Fit as well, but the Cube has plenty to make it stand out. Start with the wraparound rear window that will absolutely draw attention on the street. Then check out the concentric-circle, ripple-inspired design for the rear window panel, speakers, cupholders, and the ceiling, and the non-conformist in you will smile.
The Cube comes in four trim levels – the base 1.8 ($13,990 MSRP), midlevel 1.8 S ($14,690), top-line 1.8 SL ($16,790), and the limited-edition Krom ($19,370). All four share a 1.8-liter, DOHC four-cylinder engine capable of 122 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque borrowed from Nissan’s Versa, which gets 27 city/33 highway mpg. The Base 1.8 and 1.8 S Cube come standard with a six-speed manual transmission. Nissan’s automatic Continuously Variable Transmission is standard for the 1.8 SL and Krom and optional for the S - some nice technology for an economy car.
That powertrain provides plenty of pep for the Cube, which can go 0-60 in 9.7 seconds and does well accelerating in and out of city traffic, merging and passing. The handling aspect of the Cube’s performance, however, doesn’t live up to the vehicle’s acceleration. The soft suspension does offer a comfy ride, but combined with its average steering feel, it produces often-lethargic handling.
The box-like design hits its utilitarian note with the Cube’s more than 50 cubic feet of cargo space when the rear seats are lowered, which is especially accessible through the side-opening rear hatch. The tall box also offers plenty of headroom for all passengers. Squeezing three adults into the backseat for a long trip is probably not the best idea, but since those rear seats recline and slide and come with a pull-down armrest, two will be very comfortable in the back.
Nissan stocked the base Cube with features and then really piled it on with the other trims. The base comes standard with air-conditioning, a six-speaker stereo with CD player and auxiliary jack, power windows and locks, a 60/40 split rear seat, 15-inch steel wheels, six airbags, a Traction Control System, Vehicle Dynamic Control, Antilock Braking, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
The S trim's additions include cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls, body-color side mirrors, cloth upholstery, interior chrome door handles, a cargo cover, and two speakers. The SL adds 16-inch aluminum wheels, iPod integration, MP3 playback ability, automatic climate control and the CVT. The Krom adds multiple integrated body enhancements (front fascia and grille, body side sills, rear fascia, and rear roof spoiler), interior accent lighting, two-tone seat cloth, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a Rockford Fosgate subwoofer and amplifier.
My car is a 2009 Nissan cube. I stopped at a red light and then pressed on the pedal to go and my car wouldn't move and then was creeping through the light. After the pedal was floored for several seconds it jerked forward and accelerated. SES light is not on. Quite scary in traffic. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Is the cube with the CVT trans suitable for towing behind a motor home?
My car is not starting when I don't use it for about a week or so. So I constantly have to drive it every other day so I wouldn't have to jump start my battery. Yet when I got my battery tested they said it was working fine. So apparently it's not a battery issue. I think something else might be causing my car to not start. When I take it to the car shop for an appointment I'm not sure what to inform the car shop workers.
How do I secure my plate on the back of my car. The bolts/ screws have fallen off. And there is no way for me to attach it.
I am going to tow the cube behind a MH on a tow dolly. My question is, does the cube have a wire that (similar tow the wire I would plug into the trailer) that would light the brake lights when I hit the MH brakes? If so, where do I find it? Side note: U-haul did install a hitch and wire harness on the cube, but I don't know if it also extends to the front.
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 2
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brake width: .95 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.7 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cupholders: 5 · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: front seatback
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: accent color · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Steering
Steering ratio: 18.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brake width: .95 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.7 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Armrests: drivers seat · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Cupholders: 5 · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: accent color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: alert system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Steering
Steering ratio: 18.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio · XM-ready satellite radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brake width: .95 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.7 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Armrests: drivers seat · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Cargo cover: retractable · Cupholders: rear · Keyless ignition: push-button start · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: accent color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: alert system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Steering
Steering ratio: 18.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brake width: .95 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.7 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Armrests: drivers seat · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear trunk/liftgate: side-hinged
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: alert system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Steering
Steering ratio: 18.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent