When it comes to buying a new Nissan Gainesville or even a used Nissan Sentra, I’ll take the Cube. Nissan’s cute Cube, after being sold in Japan, at last reaches the USA and has the younger crowd peering its way with a cubed appearance and some pretty unique features throughout the vehicle. For the past 30 years Nissan has made great improvements on the Cube, out doing the xB and the Soul.
The 2010 Scion xB compact SUV is a front-wheel drive wagon with a single piece rear tail gate. A 158-hp. 4 cylinder 2.4 liter power plant hooked up to one of two transmission a five speed manual or four speed automatic. Reviewers are likely to compare the 2010 Nissan Cube to the Scion xB or Kia Soul, but the certainty is that nothing really compares to the funky, great rounded-box features of the new Nissan Cube. For Nissan, 2010 marks the second year that the Nissan Cube will be offered in the USA, even though first three generations were selling in Japan since the early 80s. Most noticeable in the cabin of the Cube is a wave effect that dominates the headliner, visors and is repeated in the bottoms of the counsel. This element can seem a bit too much, while professionals have all reacted positively after seeing the outstanding looks of the hotel lounge theme.
This great vehicle comes loaded with a nice selection of standard safety componenets, including ABS with brake assist and traction-control and non-skid systems. Basic seat mounted side and front airbags, and full-length head-protecting curtain airbags keeping all passengers safe. Talks have been made about Nissan coming out with an All Wheel Drive, electric propelled rear wheels to help the front wheels for better traction in the rain, that’s excellent for new owners. Nissan has also discussed a fully electric car based on the Cube, though it won’t be on hand for consumer purchase in the U.S. until 2012.
