August 2, 2012 The innovative Nissan cube® continues in 2013 to offer a unique style and flexibility that stands out in class - maintaining its special place in the automotive world. Its unmistakable "box style" again offers an asymmetrical rear window, refrigerator-style rear door, space for five in its lounge-like interior and more than 40 accessories to help buyers customize cube to their precise tastes and needs. Enhancements for 2013 include a simplified model lineup, with cube now offered in two well-equipped models - S and SL. All 2013 cube models wear the PUREDRIVE™ badge, indicating its fuel and emissions efficiency. One new exterior color, Sapphire Slate, is added to the cube color palette. Unique, Asymmetrical Design At first glance, the Nissan cube's appearance seems to embody the simplistic nature of its name - a box on wheels. But a closer look reveals a more complex and intricate design with a surprising sense of dynamic movement. With cube's long wheelbase relative to its overall length (a 99.6-inch wheelbase against a 156.7-inch overall length) and wide track, the wheels are pushed out to each corner - providing exceptional space utilization and a confident-looking stance. The highly distinctive look is aided by the wide headlights and grille treatment, the small but substantial body proportions and the short "tail" section. In the rear, the bar-type taillights reinforce the wide, anchored look. Another unique aspect of cube's exterior is the large greenhouse. The A-pillars are positioned far outward and relatively upright, giving a wider range of forward visibility, while the asymmetrical wraparound side/rear window creates enhanced rear diagonal visibility for lane changes and reverse parking. Unlike typical top-hinged or clamshell-style utility rear doors, cube features an easy-access, refrigerator-style opening, which makes it possible to open or close it even if parked tight against other cars in parallel parking spaces or when backed in against a wall or other obstacle. The back door opens fully when space allows, for loading groceries, luggage or large objects - or to a limited-access position (about eight inches) when space is restricted, for retrieving or loading a backpack or other small objects. The one-hand door handle operation is designed for easy use, even while carrying things in the other hand or arm. The 2013 Nissan cube is available in eight mild-to-wild exterior colors: the new Sapphire Slate and carryover Pearl White, Brilliant Silver, Gun Metallic, Cayenne Red and Bali Blue, Sapphire Black and Bitter Chocolate. A "Casual Lounge" Interior The centerpiece of cube's universal appeal is its "social space" - the surprisingly roomy interior that offers room for five in lounge-like comfort. It's a space that is highly changeable and adaptable to owners' evolving lives, with plenty of room for personalization. Cleverly designed and surprisingly open, the interior combines "casual lounge"-style passenger seating with a relaxed driving experience. The interactive interior is anchored by its curve-themed architecture, such as the subtle wavy shaping of the instrument panel, door panels, seat shapes, armrests and the iconic circular/oval shapes of elements ranging from air conditioning vents, door pulls and climate controls. The comfortable seating includes a 6-way manual driver's seat and 4-way manual front passenger's seat, along with the sofa-style reclining rear bench seat. The sliding rear seat can be adjusted to three positions - full rearward (providing ample legroom), mid-position (3.9 inches forward) or front position (6.0 inches forward). The rear seat is also positioned higher than the front seats, theater style, enhancing rear passenger comfort and visibility. Other interior features include the "floating pod" instrument panel with asymmetrical light blue and white gauges, which are designed to make it easier to distinguish between the speedometer and the tachometer. The gauge needles "sweep" when the engine is started to add a sense of flair, while the gradation effect gives a natural ambience inspired by the glow of the white moon and the blue earth. Sub-gauges are concentrated for enhanced visibility. The leather-wrapped, three-spoke steering wheel includes steering wheel-mounted audio, cruise control and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System controls. Convenient storage spaces and cup/bottle holders are abundant throughout the cube interior - including six cupholders (instrument panel, front center console and rear armrests) and five bottle holders (door panels and center console). There are also detachable multi-hooks for holding bags or hats, which can be moved to other places including the instrument panel and rear passenger doors. "Shelves" are located on the top center and the passenger side of the instrument panel. Although the shelves are not designed for holding objects when cube is in motion, they provide convenient spaces for placing keys, cell phones or digital music players when cube is parked. The interior design also incorporates a series of subtle "Water Drop" concentric circles. Inspired by nature and the calming way that ripples move outward from a drop in water, the circles can be seen in items ranging from the roof headliner to the cupholders to the climate control design. A Wide Range of Available Features The 2013 Nissan cube includes standard power windows with driver's side one-touch auto up/down feature, Remote Keyless Entry system, power door locks with auto-locking feature, rear window defroster with timer, cargo area hooks, 12-volt power outlet and adjustable front seat belt upper anchors. Available technology features include Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition, Rockford Fosgate subwoofer and amplifier with six upgraded speakers and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately). The Nissan Navigation system with 5.0-inch color touch-screen, NavTraffic capability (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) and USB connectivity is available with the SL Preferred Package. Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and Interface System for iPod® are standard on all models. The cube interior is offered in two color environments, Light Gray and Black. Light Gray, available in a quilted suede-like fabric with special "natural wave" stitching only, is designed to create a relaxing contrast between the warm, light gray upholstery and off-black interior accents. The Black interior provides a combination of relaxation and more traditional "driving enjoyment" attitude. Unexpected Power and Driving Ease Just as the Nissan cube has its own unique take on styling and interior design, the engineering team took a fresh approach to performance - creating a vehicle that is easy to drive and easy to handle in traffic. Cube features an extremely tight 33.4-foot curb-to-curb turning radius, a tall seating position made possible by the tall body height, an extremely short hood "invisible length" (the area of the hood panel that the driver is unable to see) and good rear visibility for parking and backing up. Cube combines an advanced 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder with a choice of Nissan Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) or 6-speed manual transmission for good acceleration response, smooth operation and fuel efficiency. The 6-speed manual transmission is available with the 1.8 S model, while the CVT is available with the 1.8 S and standard on the 1.8 SL. Engine torque is rated at 127 lb-ft. Fuel economy is estimated at 27 mpg City/31 mpg highway with the CVT and 25 mpg City/30 mpg Highway with the 6-speed manual transmission. Cube's suspension combines an independent MacPherson strut front design and front stabilizer bar with a torsion beam rear axle with integrated rear stabilizer bar. Its comfortable, flat ride is a result, in part, of the Ripple-control shock absorbers and the high body stiffness. Other standard equipment includes vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power-assisted steering, power-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes and 15-inch wheels with 195/60R15 tires. The SL model offers standard 16-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 195/55R16 all-season tires. Cube's long list of standard safety features includes the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS), seat-mounted driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection. Cube also offers standard front-seat Active Head Restraints, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS), along with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. Two Well-Equipped Models The 2013 Nissan cube is offered in two well-equipped models: S and SL. On top of the many standard features on S models, the SL adds 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, auto on/off headlights, Nissan Intelligent Key® with push button ignition, Automatic Temperature Control system with outside temperature display and rear heating ducts under the front seats. Just one option package is offered - the SL Preferred Package, which includes fog lights, Nissan Navigation system with 5.0-inch touch screen display, USB connection port for iPod® and other compatible devices, upgraded speakers, Rockford Fosgate subwoofer and amplifier, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) and RearView Monitor. More than 40 individual accessories are offered - ranging from a unique 20-color interior accent lighting kit and shag dash topper to body kit and unique wheels - allowing Nissan cube owners to personalize their vehicles to reflect their own tastes and needs. Other accessories include illuminated stainless kick plates, rear cargo area organizer, interior trim appliqués and more. Three accessory packages are also available, which combine a number of popular features: Interior Designer Package, Interior Illumination Package and Exterior Accent Package. # # # Issued by Nissan
August 5, 2012 The innovative Nissan cube® continues to offer the unique style and flexibility that makes it stand out in class - with an asymmetrical rear window, refrigerator-style rear door and wide range of personal accessories. The front-wheel drive cube is built on Nissan's proven B-platform and features a standard 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine and a choice of Nissan's advanced, smooth shifting Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) or 6-speed manual transmission. The 2013 cube provides excellent fuel efficiency of 31 mpg Highway with the CVT transmission. Enhancements for 2013 include a simplified model lineup, with cube now offered in two well-equipped models - S and SL. All 2013 cube models wear the PUREDRIVE™ badge, indicating its fuel and emissions efficiency. One new exterior color, Sapphire Slate, is added to the cube color palette. Cube's roomy interior is designed as an inviting social space for up to five passengers, with comfortable front seating and a three-position sliding, reclining theater-style rear seat. Unique interior features include asymmetrical Fine Vision gauges, "Water Drop" interior accents and detachable multi-purpose hooks. Available cube technology includes the Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition, Rockford Fosgate subwoofer with six upgraded speakers, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) and RearView Monitor. A Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and Interface System for iPod® are standard on all models. Among the individual accessories offered are a unique 20-color interior accent lighting kit, a shag dash topper, body kit and unique wheels. Highlights of the 2013 Nissan cube include: Body 99.6-inch wheelbase, 156.7-inch length, 66.7-inch width, 65.0-inch height 58.1-inch front track/58.3-inch rear track Unique design with wheels pushed out to the corners, high-visibility near-vertical A-pillars, large window areas with "photo frame" front windows and iconic asymmetrical rear "wraparound" window Wide door openings, refrigerator-style left-hand hinged rear door Multi-reflector halogen headlights, fixed roof antenna Body-color bumpers and door handles Eight exterior colors: new-for-2013 Sapphire Slate, along with Pearl White, Brilliant Silver, Gun Metallic, Cayenne Red, Bali Blue, Sapphire Black and Bitter Chocolate Engine and Driveline Front engine/front-wheel drive Nissan "B" platform 1.8-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine, rated at 122 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque (50-state emissions) Available Nissan Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) Available 6-speed manual transmission Suspension, Steering and Braking Independent front strut with coil springs and stabilizer bar Torsion-beam rear axle with integrated stabilizer bar Vehicle-speed-sensing electric power-assisted steering Power-assisted vented front disc/rear drum brakes Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist Standard 15-inch steel wheels with covers, 195/60R15 all-season tires Available 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 195/55R16 all-season tires Interior Features A unique mix of fashion and functionality Roomy, comfortable "lounge" interior with wide front bucket seats Sliding and reclining 2nd row "sofa style" theater layout bench seat "Floating meter pod" instrument panel with large diameter Fine Vision gauges "Water Drop" interior accents (headliner, controls, cupholders, door speakers) Available "witty" details and accessories including "Front Door Bungees," detachable multi-hook holder and console pockets Power door locks with auto-locking feature Power windows with driver's one-touch up/down feature Remote Keyless Entry with integrated key Adjustable front seat belt upper anchors Front door map pockets, six cupholders and five bottle holders Available Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition Interface System for iPod® Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System Available Rockford Fosgate subwoofer and amplifier with six upgraded speakers Available RearView Monitor Available SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) Wide range of available interior accessories, including 20-color interior accent lighting kit, shag dash topper and body color-matching interior appliqués Safety and Security Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) Seat-mounted driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection Front-seat Active Head Restraints 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) Child safety rear door locks Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Models and Manufacturing Offered in two well-equipped models: S and SL Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., in Oppama, Japan # # # Issued by Nissan
August 20, 2012 BASE VEHICLE DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED LIST PRICE (1) cube 1.8 S 1.8 Liter I4 M/T $16,760 cube 1.8 S 1.8 Liter I4 CVT $17,760 cube 1.8 S 1.8 Liter I4 CVT $18,860 FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS S SL SL Preferred Package $1,890 | PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES S SL Splash Guards ( 4-piece body-colored set) $160 | | Exterior Accent Package $335 | | Interior Designer Package $250 | | Rear Cargo Organizer $185 | | Interior Illumination Package $495 | | Aerodynamic Kit $1,350 | | Rear Roof Spoiler $370 | | 16" Silver Alloy Wheels $795 | 16" Gunmetal Alloy Wheels $795 | (1) Manufacturer's Suggested List Price: Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice. Excludes tax, title, license, and destination charges. Destination and handling $810. Issued by Nissan
August 6, 2012 Mechanical Engine Name MR18DE Cam design DOHC Orientation Transverse Cylinders / configuration 4-cylinder / inline Block / head composition Aluminum / Aluminum Displacement (liters) 1.8 Horsepower 122 @ 5,200 rpm (118 w/ CAL Emissions) Torque (lb-ft) 127 @ 4,800 rpm (122 w/ CAL Emissions) Bore & stroke (mm) 84.0 x 81.1 Compression ratio (:1) 9.9 Spark plugs Iridium Maximum engine speed 6,400 rpm Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder Induction system Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection Engine mounts RH side: solid, LH side: fluid-filled, Rear: solid Reccomended fuel Regular unleaded Emmissions system Oxygen sensor with catalyzer Emmisions certification level Tier2-Bin5, LEV2-LEV LEV2-SULEV (CAL) Exhaust Single system with main and secondary mufflers Electrical Ignition system Electronic Starter 12V Alternator 110A – 1.32 kW Battery 12 volt Transmission and Drive System S 6MT S CVT CVT Drive configuration Front engine, front-wheel drive 6-speed manual transmission S - Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) Gear ratios (:1) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Reverse 3.727 2.105 1.451 1.171 0.971 0.810 3.686 2.561 0.427 2.689 Final drive ratio (:1) 3.933 5.473 Automatic Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) S Brakes Front Type Rotor size (diameter x thickness) (in.) Vented disc 11.02 x 0.95 Rear Type Rotor size (diameter x thickness) (in.) Drum 11.7 Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) S Brake Assist S Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Number of wheels/channels/sensors S 4/4/4 Parking brake Location Hand brake lever in center console Steering Type Electric power rack-and-pinion Power-assisted S (Vehicle-speed variable assist) Overall ratio (:1) 18.4 Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.25 Turning diameter (ft.) 33.4 Steering wheel 3-spoke, manual tilt S Leather-wrapped steering wheel S Manual tilt steering column S Steering wheel-mounted cruise control, audio and Bluetooth® switches S Suspension Front Solid Independent MacPherson strut w/ coil springs S Stabilizer bar (20 mm) Rear Solid Torsion beam w/integrated stabilizer bar S Stabilizer bar (24.6 mm) Body / Chassis Type Unibody Materials (primary) Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel Tow hooks Front/ rear Exterior Wheels & Tires S SL Wheels 6.0JJ x 15-inch steel wheels with covers S - 6.0JJ x 16-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy, painted - S Tires 195/60R15 all-season S - 195/55R16 all-season - S Temporary spare tire T125/70D15 S Underneath outside trunk mounted Location Tire Pressure Monitoring System S Lights S SL Headlights Type Multi-reflector halogen Automatic off/on - S Fog lights - O Cargo area light (side-mounted w/switch) S Center High-Mounted Stop Light S Additional Exterior Features Outside mirrors Type Body-color folding S Adjustment Power S Body-color bumpers, front and rear S Body-color front and rear door handles S Dark grille S Rear window/backdoor privacy glass S Manual opening and closing backdoor (left hinge) S Wipers Front variable intermittent S Rear door glass – fixed intermittent w/washer S Interior Seating Capacity 5 passenger Materials Premium cloth S Front seats Type Bucket Driver’s seat 6-way manual adjustable S Attached armrest S Front Head restraints S, height adjustable Front passenger seat 4-way manual S Seatback pocket S Attached armrest S Rear seats Type Reclining and sliding bench, 60/40-split folding Audio and Navigation S SL Head unit and speakers AM/FM/CD w/six speakers, speed-sensitive volume control and MP3/WMA playback S Upgraded six speakers/Rockford Fosgate subwoofer and amplifier - O Interface System for iPod® S Steering wheel audio controls S Radio Data System (RDS) S SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) - O USB Connection Port for iPod® and other compatible devices - O Antenna Fixed roof antenna Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System S Nissan Navigation system with 5.0-inch color touch-screen display, NavTraffic capability (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) O Instrumentation Meters/Gauges Speedometer Analog Tachometer Analog Coolant temperature Digital Fuel level Digital Comfort & Convenience Features S SL 2-volt outlet Front center lower IP S Assist grips Front 2 Rear 2 Single level glove compartment S Inside rearview mirror Manual S Cargo area/backdoor storage compartments S Cargo area organizer Accessory Cargo area Carpeting S Tie-down hooks (4 side, 2 floor) S Double map lights S Cargo area light S 20-color interior accent lighting Accessory Driver’s and front passenger sunvisors Power windows S One-touch auto up/down driver’s side Power door locks w/selective unlocking and anti-lockout feature, auto-locking system S Cruise control w/steering wheel-mounted controls S Front seat center console with bottle holder S Air conditioning S Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - S Cupholders, front/rear 4/2 Bottle holders, door/center console 4/1 Remote keyless entry system S Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition - S RearView Monitor - O Safety and Security Passenger Restraint Systems Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags SSS Outboard seat belts Front 3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for driver) Rear 3-point ALR/ELR Center seat belt Rear 3-point ALR/ELR Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters Front Seat belt warning lamp S Front seat Active Head Restraints S Adjustable upper anchors (front) S LATCH system S Child safety rear door locks S Safety Features Zone body construction with front and rear crumple zones Energy-absorbing steering column Hood buckling creases Knee bolsters Slide-away brake pedal assembly Body side reinforcements High-strength steel side door guard beams Shift interlock system (CVT) Power window lockout button Child safety rear door locks Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Traction Control System (TCS) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) S S S S S S S S S S S SS Security Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System S Vehicle Security System (VSS) S Dimensions Exterior (inches) Wheelbase 99.6 Overall length 156.7 Overall width 66.7 Overall height 65.0 Tread width FR: 58.1; RR: 58.3 Minimum ground clearance 6.3 Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.35 Cargo liftover height 28.6 Angle of approach (degrees) 16.7° Angle of departure (degrees) 28.9° Breakover angle (degrees) 15.5° Interior (inches) Front Rear Head room 42.6 40.2 Leg room 42.4 35.5 Hip room 48.8 47.6 Shoulder room 52.2 52.4 Weights S MT S CVT SL CVT Front (pounds) 1,644 1,685 1,696 Rear (pounds) 1,154 1,145 1,151 Total (pounds) 2,798 2,830 2,847 Weight distribution (%) Front/rear 59/41 60/40 60/40 GVWR (pounds) 3,825 3,858 3,858 Capacities Fuel tank (gallons) 13.2 Engine oil (quarts) 5.2 Engine coolant (quarts) 7.25 Payload including passengers (pounds) 860 Volume (cubic feet) Passenger compartment 97.7 Cargo w/2nd row seat upright 11.4 58.1 w/2nd row seat folded down Total 109.1 EPA Fuel Economy (Actual mileage may vary) 6MT CVT City/Highway 25/30 27/31 Size Classification Small Station Wagons Packages/ Options S SL SL Preferred Package: Fog lights, Nissan Navigation system with 5-inch color touch–screen display and NavTraffic capability (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), RearView Monitor, six upgraded speakers, Rockford Fosgate 8-inch subwoofer and amplifier, USB connection port for iPod® and other compatible devices, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), - O S - Standard O - Option Issued by Nissan