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.

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Shift lock release
Shift lock release If the battery is discharged, the shift selector may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal depressed. To move the shift selector, release the shi ...

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ battery discharge
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is almost discharged, the guide light A of the Intelligent Key port blinks and the indicator appears on the vehicle information display. See “Vehicle infor ...

Special winter equipment
It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter: - A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades. - A sturdy, f ...