No big changes are planned for the 2012 Cube. The warranty for the 2011 Cube is the standard three year/36,000 mile with a five year/60,000 mile drive train warranty, a five year/unlimited mileage corrosion warranty. The 2010 model was named one of the top ten road trip cars, there's no reason the 2011 model shouldn't be a contender.
The Nissan Cube is part of a new generation of boxy small cars that can also be viewed as small crossover SUVs. The Cube sports a square, whimsical body design that houses a large, practical cabin. It seats five people, with miles of headroom and acres of cargo space.
Nissan markets its cube in fashionable lower case, like iPhone and smart fortwo.The Nissan Cube predates the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Scion xB, Kia Soul, Toyota Yaris, and Honda Fit, all of which Nissan counts as the Cube's direct competitors. The Nissan Cube is powered by a 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder engine, the same engine that powers the Nissan Versa in this market. The 2011 Nissan Cube gets only minor changes, mostly to equipment in packages.
The 2011 Nissan Cube is unlikely change significantly from the 2011 Cube. Should you wait for the 2011 Nissan Cube or pick a 2010 Nissan Cube? The Cube is based on the engineering of the Nissan Versa subcompact car, which will be all-new for 2012. So buying a 2010 Cube will give your car a longer shelf life in the event the Cube, too, is redesigned after 2012.
Styling: The 2011 Nissan Cube styling will continue with the same blend of cute and queer it debuted with for model-year 2009. Interrogate the 2011 Nissan Cube to continue in four models labeled 1.8, 1.8 S, 1.8 SL, and 1.8 Kr? Mechanical: The 2011 Nissan Cube should carry over mechanically unchanged. In disagreement to its funky image, Cube is quite orthodox mechanically. Based on the Versa’s proven platform and powertrain, the Cube has front-wheel drive, a beam rear axle, and rear drum brakes. The price-leader 2011 Cube 1.8 model will likely end with a six-speed manual transmission. The 2011 Cube 1.8 S model should again offer a choice of manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). The 2011 Cube 1.8 SL and 1.8 Kr? Seat mounted front side airbags and head-protecting curtain side airbags for both seating rows are included. Cube is fun to drive, with engrossing acceleration and an impressively absorbent trail. It’s nimble, and though cornering limits are modest, Cube is what driving enthusiast’s term pleasantly “toss able.” Features: The 2011 Cube should continue with a nice list of standard features. Depending on the model, available features range from pushbutton ignition and rear parking aid to Bluetooth phone linking and USB iPod interface. The Cube 1.8 and 1.8 S models have approach with 15-inch tires with wheel covers; 1.8 SL and 1.8 Kr? Different wheels and aero body panels also should remain available.
Nissan won’t exclaim 2011 Cube prices until shortly before the car goes on sale. But examine it to again inaugurate the entry-level 2011 Cube 1.8 at around $15,000. Figure 2011 Nissan Cube 1.8 S prices to commence around $15,800 with manual transmission, $16,800 with the CVT. inquire of the 2011 Cube 1.8 SL to be priced from about $17,900. The 2011 Nissan Cube 1.8 Kr? Option packages for the 2011 Nissan Cube could be juggled in issue, trace, or model-eligibility. The Interior Designer Package (about $230) included upgraded interior appointments. A rear cargo organizer was available at around $180.
The 2011 Nissan Cube fuel-economy ratings are not great to change remarkable. Question 2011 EPA ratings of around 24/29 mpg (city/highway) for the 2011 Cube with manual transmission and 28/30 with the CVT.
The 2011 Nissan Cube should go on sale in slow summer or early tumble 2010.
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