Nissan Cube 2008–2019 car dimensions: 3980 mm long, 1695 mm wide and 1650 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,255 kg. Braked towing is 750 kg.
The cabin feels open and lounge-like with a tall seating position, floating meter pod, and water-drop accents throughout. Front seats are manual buckets. the rear sofa-style bench slides and reclines in three positions for more legroom or cargo. Air conditioning is standard with automatic climate control on higher grades. Cruise control is available on mid and upper trims. A rear sonar system and RearView Monitor appear as options or in packages on select grades. Touchscreen navigation with a 4.3- to 7-inch display is offered on higher trims. No automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane-keep systems are listed.
Boot space measures 323 litres with the rear seats upright. Folding the 60/40 split rear bench expands it to 1645 litres. The refrigerator-style side-hinged rear door opens fully or partially for easier loading in tight spots, though the load sill sits relatively high.
Braked towing capacity reaches 750 kg on most European versions and up to 1000 kg on some engines. unbraked is 510 kg. US models are rated around 454 kg. Payload including passengers is listed near 390 kg. The Cube is built for urban and light passenger use rather than heavy towing or work duties. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the specifications.
The cabin feels open and lounge-like with thick cushy sofa-style seats and theater-style rear seating that slides and reclines for more knee room. A large glass roof panel over the front seats lets in sky views and fills the space with light when the shoji-style shade is open. Water-drop motifs appear on the headliner, cupholders and speakers. High seating and big windows give good all-around visibility. Manual 6-way driver seat adjustment is standard with armrests on higher trims. Auto climate control and heated front seats appear on upper grades.
Regular unleaded gasoline
Oil and filter every 3,750 miles or 3 months (Schedule 1) or 7,500 miles or 6 months (Schedule 2)
Euro NCAP 4 stars (83% adult, 64% child, 56% pedestrian, 84% assist)
Standard six airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, VDC with TCS, active front head restraints, LATCH, TPMS, immobilizer
The Cube takes regular unleaded gasoline. US 1.8-liter models with CVT are rated 28 city and 30 highway mpg. Japanese 1.5-liter versions reach about 19 km/L on the JC08 cycle. A fuel-consumption display shows instant and average figures plus remaining range.
Service follows Nissan Schedule 1 or 2 depending on conditions. Engine oil and filter change at the stated intervals. CVT fluid is replaced every 60,000 miles under severe use. Brake fluid is inspected regularly and replaced as needed. Valve clearance check is listed at longer intervals on some engines.
Euro NCAP awarded four stars overall. Standard safety kit includes dual-stage front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags, roof-mounted curtain airbags, front-seat active head restraints, pretensioners with load limiters, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Vehicle Dynamic Control with traction control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, LATCH anchors and child-safety door locks. Zone Body construction and pedestrian-injury reduction features are also standard.
The body is more than 95 percent recyclable. Cabin VOC levels are reduced. Rigid structure and ripple-control dampers support a stable ride. Keep up with the maintenance schedule and use genuine parts to preserve reliability and resale value.
Length 3980 mm, Width 1695 mm, Height 1650 mm, Wheelbase 2530 mm (Cube 2008–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, Nissan 2009/2010 Cube press kits and US specifications, Japanese Nissan Z12 spec sheets confirm ground clearance.