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5 out of 5 stars

1.8 With Good CVT - Bang!

AEB, 07/06/2010
2010 Nissan Cube 1.8 SL 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Measuring the Toyota XB, Hundai Tuson, and Kia Soul for dollars and sense. The Cube came on top for me. If you are seeking 100% Japan made econo utility vehicle with functionality, the Cube is a home run. It s an excellent commuter and can comfortably travel long distances. The wind does become turbulent and feels light in the front end above 80 mph, but what other encono -vehicle doesn't. You drive any 15 to 20 K$ car and tell me it drives like BMW feel at 80 mph. I think people tend to get over critical on value vs. quality. Remember this car was made in Japan for 10 years before coming to the states. It is a small multi-purpose vehicle for 30 mpg on regular. This is a great car for the US

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5 out of 5 stars

Don't let the looks fool you !!!!!

DN, 01/30/2010
2010 Nissan Cube 1.8 SL 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have to say, I have never taken the time to do a review on anything. But after purchasing my 2010 CUBE and having some time to really get a feel for the car, I could not help from expressing what a pleasure it is to drive. I traded in my 2007 Nissan Sentra and was actually going to buy a NEW Sentra, but something told me to take a look at the CUBE. YES...it has a funky look to it, YES..I might be having a mid life crisis..But I have to tell you that this car does not drive anyway that it looks. What I mean is that at first glance, you would think very light, lots of road noise, not stable on the highway at high speed...NOT TRUE....I love this Car....

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4 out of 5 stars

Durable Comfy Cube

Eric Stein, 08/13/2021
2010 Nissan Cube 1.8 S Krom Edition 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought this 2010 Cube Krom edition with abour 195,000 km here in Canada..put 10,000 km on it so far and heve not invested nothing except oil changes....Gas mileage better much better on highway that city ,,,Sun visors too big and block firld of vision ..arm rest for passanger should have been normal and later years was.....i read complaints about driving in heavy wind or highway and not true in my experiences...AC incredible ..sound system amazing....acceleration much better than expected...........Interior headroom and space beyond belief...I deliver flowers and packages with it and great for the job...Now waiting for winter to start hopefully good there too...This vehicule stopped production for North America 2014 and Japan 2018 but was produced there for almost 20 yrs so that says a lot...

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5 out of 5 stars

Nissan's Asymmetric Box

Rob, 09/30/2019
2010 Nissan Cube 1.8 Base 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought a 2010 base model cube 18 months ago thru a private party sale. Didn't really know what to expect, I just liked it's look and size. It far exceeded all my expectations. I'm 6'4" 210 lbs, and this car feels roomy to me. It's the first car that I haven't had to slide the driver's seat all the way back to be comfortable. I'll get straight to the points of this review. Cons: 1)Too many gears for a 1.8 liter engine, 3rd & 4th are hard to find from neutral. 2) Acceleration is weak in middle gears, barely satisfactory. 3) Gas milage isn't quite what's advertised. 4) Too many things in the way of checking the plugs. 5) Although comfortable for passengers, there's not enough cargo space. 6) Front turn signal bulbs are almost inaccessible. If these drawbacks are minor to you(they are for me), you'll love the cube. It's curious, fun, and utilitarian. The "pros" are too numerous to mention.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

2011 Nissan Cube Red

iggypop1, 01/18/2013
2011 Nissan Cube 1.8 S 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

Bought my 2011 Cube in Red, used, was about 11 months old, with about 16k miles, got it for about $14k total. I traded in my 2007 PT Cruiser for a Cube. I love the look/interior/headliner! I did NOT get the extras; 20 color lights/Rockford stereo/better seats/better ac/heat dial (wish I would have), but it is still a great car! Rides pretty bad (like a truck), and you have 2 hold the wheel at all times (very shaky and flimsy) BUT after I had the car a few months I was doing about 50 on the interstate and could not avoid a 12 foot piece of wooden fencing and I went right over it without ANY damage or problems! I love Nissan! BUT my PT was a much better car! I would buy another cube!!!!

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