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:
Most common factors contributing to vehicle corrosion
-The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas.
- Damage to paint and other protective coatings
caused by gravel and stone chips or
...
Air pollution
Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air
in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use accelerates
the corrosion process. Road salt also accelerates
the disintegration of paint surfaces. ...
Grocery hooks
The grocery hooks are located in the trunk and
can be used to hang a standard size plastic
grocery bag.
CAUTION:
Do not apply a total load of more than 20
lbs (9 kg) to a single grocery hook ...