Nissan Cube is a very unusual car. This is rarely seen in the city (except in the eastern part of Russia). This machine was made mainly for the domestic market of Japan. However, some copies were supplied to the markets of North America and Europe. What is a Nissan Cube? Owner reviews, the disadvantages and advantages of this machine you will learn in our article today.
Design
The exterior of this car is similar to a concept car. But no, this is a completely serial compact.
Many owners call the Cube a wheeled refrigerator. And all due to its squareness. The machine has almost rectangular bevels. The design of the compact van is as unusual as that of the Toyota BB.
The car has an aggressive bumper and a rude look: a kind of wicked “Japanese” - owners say about the “Nissan Cube”. At the bottom of the bumper are large round fog lights. Between them is a wide air intake grille. The radiator grill is connected to the optics - a very effective design solution. Behind the car looks no less noticeable:
Immediately striking asymmetric lateral parts. So, the left has a wide stand, and the right has a large glazing area. The optics are made in the American style - square turn signals and brake lights, combined into a single housing. Between them there is a cutout for a license plate. Only an American type number can be set here (that is, square, like on trucks). In general, the appearance of the car is commendable. The Japanese managed to make a very progressive and nice design. The car looks confident in the city stream and on the highway.
As for the sizes, they are comparable to the Nissan Nout (since the Cube is built on the same platform). So, the length of the car is 4 meters, width - 1.7 meters, height - 1.65 meters. Wheelbase - 2.5 meters. This is quite small, which is an indisputable plus for large cities. What are the “Nissan Cuba” reviews of the owners regarding clearance? The car has the correct geometry of the body, due to which it has patency along with the crossover. The car copes with bumps and diagonals. The “Cube” is perfectly adapted both for the city and for family trips to nature.
Salon
At first glance, it seems that this is a very compact car, in which only two people fully fit. But due to the high roof and thoughtful layout, the cabin came out very spacious. At least that's what the owners say about the Nissan Cube (2002). The trunk is very roomy. With the rear seats folded, its volume is 1645 liters. What is remarkable, any things are placed in it. After all, the luggage compartment is the most square. You can easily transport a small refrigerator or chest of drawers.
The interior design is also very unusual. Torpedo - two-section, with a pronounced shelf. The deflectors are oval, and placed horizontally and have inserts “under aluminum”. The steering wheel is a three-spoke one with additional buttons and a corporate logo in the center. The dashboard is bright and informative. In the center of the panel is a CD radio. Below is the climate control unit. It has an unusual shape. If in all cars this is a rectangular block, then here it is made in the shape of a circle. In the center is a digital display. Near the gearshift lever there are two deep cup holders. At the front passenger’s feet is a roomy glove box. The ceiling is also not deprived of the attention of designers. So, its upholstery resembles waves diverging in water from an abandoned stone. Take a look at how it looks.
What do owners reviews say about the Nissan Cub salon? Motorists note two factors - practicality and modern design. Such an interior will be relevant for many years to come.
Specifications
In the range of power units there is both a gasoline and a diesel engine with a one and a half liter engine for 103 horsepower.
As for gasoline engines, there are two of them. The first has a working volume of 1.5 liters. Maximum power is 109 horsepower. For the American market, a 1.8-liter engine is available. It develops 124 horsepower power.
Transmission, dynamics, flow
All of the above power units can be equipped with two types of gearboxes:
- Six-speed mechanics.
- Stepless variator.
On a manual gearbox, the car accelerates to hundreds in 13.5 seconds. On the variator - for 16. The maximum speed is 170 kilometers per hour. What is the “Nissan Cube” reviews on consumption? In the "out of town" mode, the car consumes up to 7 liters of fuel. In the urban cycle, this figure rises to 10 liters. In the combined cycle, the car consumes from 8 to 9 liters. Note that all gasoline units are undemanding to fuel quality and are designed for 92nd gasoline.
Reviews
What are the Japanese Nissan Cube reviews? Owners note the practicality of the cabin. It is very convenient - up to 4 people can easily fit inside. Plus, many liked the roomy trunk with a flat floor.
On the primer, the car is very passable, although it has front-wheel drive. For those who travel often in the city, the ease of parking will be a definite plus. Finding a parking space in Cuba is not difficult. And due to the short wheelbase, this “Whack” will fit where medium-sized sedans can hardly squeeze through. The design of the car makes folding the neck of both pedestrians and experienced motorists. The last body - “Nissan Cube” z12 looks especially impressive. The same can be said about the interior. He is thought out for several years to come.
What are the disadvantages of the Japanese compact van Nissan Cube? Reviews note the difficult availability of parts. Very few analogues can be found on this car. For example, the original stove motor is calculated on the basis of 27 thousand rubles. One headlamp - 30 thousand (good, if not original for 6). Therefore, the machine is more widespread in the eastern part of Russia. For many, the right-hand drive in the Nissan seemed like a flaw. But over time, owners get used to a different steering arrangement. Overtaking on such a car is possible, although a little more difficult than on the "Europeans". There are left-hand drive modifications, they are more familiar to Russian drivers. But alas, it’s very difficult to find them on sale.
Prices
Officially, the Nissan Cube is not supplied to Russia. However, it is available in the secondary market. Five-year copies can be purchased for 400-500 thousand rubles. The basic equipment already includes power windows, central locking, air conditioning and power steering. By the way, the "Cube" is still in serial production. The cost of a new car in the domestic market is 2 million 200 thousand yen or 21 thousand dollars. The machine is also available in the American and European markets.
Conclusion
So, we found out what the reviews and specifications of the Nissan Cube have. The car is worthy of attention. However, due to the illiquidity of spare parts, its purchase is advisable only in the central and eastern parts of Russia.