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2009 Nissan Cube Features Review

May 28, 2009

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Power windows...four-speaker AM/FM/CD, air conditioning...are all part of the standard package
Autoblog

Generous standard features list
Edmunds

Options are plentiful
USA Today

With the 2009 Nissan Cube, Nissan is trying to match the appeal of the Scion xB by making it very easy to personalize your Nissan Cube. To that end, over 40 options are available, including both visual and technological enhancements.

The base features for the 2009 Nissan Cube found on the 1.8 model include "air conditioning...full power accessories and a four-speaker stereo with CD player," according to Edmunds reviewers. Edmunds adds that the Nissan 2009 Cube 1.8 S ups the ante with "color-keyed sideview mirrors, cruise control, upgraded upholstery...two more speakers and a rear cargo cover." Finally, Edmunds reports the top-of-the-line Nissan Cube 1.8 SL brings "automatic climate control, a pair of tweeters, iPod integration, MP3 playback capability and automatic on/off headlights." Prices for the 2009 Nissan Cube are very competitive, with the Los Angeles Times stating that you can find a Nissan Cube "nicely equipped for $13,990, including stability control."

If you've got a little money to burn, TheCarConnection.com's research uncovers some appealing optional features for the Nissan Cube—many of them sold as dealer-installed accessories. USA Today reviewers find that "options are plentiful" on the Nissan 2009 Cube, "including a circle of shag carpeting atop the center of the dashboard" and a package "that lets you choose among 20 hues for the interior lighting." Edmunds reviewers also point out that the Nissan Cube features optional "rear park assist, keyless ignition/entry, Bluetooth, the Rockford Fosgate audio system, [and] satellite radio," along with several "dealer-installed customization features."

Conclusion

The Nissan Cube doesn’t quite match the xB for standard features, but factor in the accessories and it has plenty of appeal to the millennial set.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Power windows...four-speaker AM/FM/CD, air conditioning...are all part of the standard packageAutoblogGenerous standard features listEdmundsOptions are plentifulUSA Today With the 2009 Nissan Cube, Nissan is trying to match the appeal of the Scion xB by making it very easy to personalize your Nissan Cube. To that end, over 40 options are available, including both visual and technological enhancements. The base features for the 2009 Nissan Cube found on the 1.8 model include "air conditioning...full power accessories and a four-speaker stereo with CD player," according to Edmunds reviewers. Edmunds adds that the Nissan 2009 Cube 1.8 S ups the ante with "color-keyed sideview mirrors, cruise control, upgraded upholstery...two more speakers and a rear cargo cover." Finally, Edmunds reports the top-of-the-line Nissan Cube 1.8 SL brings "automatic climate control, a pair of tweeters, iPod integration, MP3 playback capability and automatic on/off headlights." Prices for the 2009 Nissan Cube are very competitive, with the Los Angeles Times stating that you can find a Nissan Cube "nicely equipped for $13,990, including stability control." If you've got a little money to burn, TheCarConnection.com's research uncovers some appealing optional features for the Nissan Cube—many of them sold as dealer-installed accessories. USA Today reviewers find that "options are plentiful" on the Nissan 2009 Cube, "including a circle of shag carpeting atop the center of the dashboard" and a package "that lets you choose among 20 hues for the interior lighting." Edmunds reviewers also point out that the Nissan Cube features optional "rear park assist, keyless ignition/entry, Bluetooth, the Rockford Fosgate audio system, [and] satellite radio," along with several "dealer-installed customization features." ConclusionThe Nissan Cube doesn’t quite match the xB for standard features, but factor in the accessories and it has plenty of appeal to the millennial set. 2009 NISSAN CUBE STYLING | [9 out of 10] Jalopnik: "Exterior is the kind of thing vacuous aesthetes go gaga for" Automobile Magazine: "Pegs the needle on the geek-chic meter" Motor Trend: "'Jacuzzi lounge' interior layout means pronounced curvature in the front dashboard" Reviews read ...

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At about 157 inches long, the 2009 Nissan Cube lands, size-wise, with the last-generation Scion xB. The xB introduced for 2008 is quite a bit larger and heavier than both the Cube and the last xB, but it doesn't feel any roomier. The xB does, however, feel heftier and might be a bit more stable on the highway, but its fuel economy isn't as good as the Cube's. Visibility is also an issue in the xB. Scion's smaller xD is sized very closely with the Cube, but it doesn't have nearly as much backseat space or cargo room. Then there's the new 2010 Kia Soul, which has a boxy but slightly more conventional appearance that many might prefer to the Cube's especially quirky look. Relative to the Cube, the Soul is the driving enthusiasts' choice; it handles well even if it doesn't have a lot of power. The Soul isn't as refined as the Cube, though. Yet another option is the Chevrolet HHR; though larger than the Cube, the HHR feels more cramped inside, and the HHR's tired retro design and rental-car interior is less likely to appeal to young fashionistas.

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