Under the Hood
Base engine is a 152-horsepower, 2.5-liter dual-overhead camshaft,
inline-four-cylinder that makes 171 pounds-feet of torque, mated to a five-speed
manual transmission
261-hp, 4.0-liter dual-overhead camshaft V-6 that makes 281 pounds-feet of
torque
Available five-speed automatic transmission (standard on crew cab)
Available six-speed manual transmission on King Cab
Electronically controlled, shift-on-the-fly, part-time transfer case
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Safety
Antilock brakes are standard. Side-impact and side curtain-type airbags are
standard in the upscale LE edition. LATCH child-safety seat anchors and tethers
are installed. ...
Manual transmission (if so equipped)
WARNING
● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
● Do not over-rev the engine when shifting
to a lower gear. This may cause a
loss of control o ...
Car Not Go
The Cube's four-cylinder engine offers up modest power at best, and it emits
a muffled roar when pushed hard. There's little fun to be had at higher revs,
which might have sufficed a decade ago. T ...