2009 Nissan Cube review
Scion's quasi-iconic xB has finally encountered some lookalikes in the 2010 Kia Soul and 2009 Nissan Cube. Both cars hit the market last spring. I've spent considerable time in all three, and am ready to call some results. The Cube is the best choice for the group's advertised environment: Metropolis. But few drivers rack up all of their miles in urban areas, and for shoppers who want their vehicle to meet a wider set of needs, Nissan's box-car turns out to be a lot less viable.
The Cube comes in four trim levels: 1.8, 1.8 S, 1.8 SL and the tricked-out Krom ("Chrome") edition. Nissan offers manual or automatic transmissions, but the 1.8 SL and Krom come only with automatics. I drove a stick-shift Cube 1.8 S. Compare the four trims here.
See also:
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
WARNING
● Positioning of the heating or air conditioning
controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in order
that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.
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Smart simplicity
"Distinctive, enjoyable and adaptable, the Nissan Cube will offer an
unmatched sense of 'smart simplicity'. It builds on a Cube DNA of individuality
and non-automotive style, and adds an enha ...
Forward-facing child restraint installation using the
seat belts
- The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must
be used when installing a child
restraint. Failure to use the ALR
mode will result in the child restraint
not bein ...