The Nissan Cube is a mini MPV or multi-purpose vehicle. It is definitely the car to choose if you want a ride that shows off your uniqueness. In fact, the Cube’s unusual styling is arguably the most obvious reason to buy it. Boasting an asymmetrical design, the Cube’s exterior includes eye-catching elements like windows designed to look like picture frames and a rear window that appears to sweep around the rear right side. Even the inside has a bunch of fun and funky touches, like a ceiling with a water-drop design that sports concentric circles. There is also the option for a 20-color lighting package, which cycles through various colors at your feet while you drive.
In addition to its awesome style, the Cube also offers good handling dynamics and excellent maneuverability, its great for younger people because it doesn’t really go that fast either. It boasts a number of innovative storage options, like bungee-cords on the doors for storing maps or other papers. It even has exceptionally comfortable front seats, all for an affordable price, like the Nissan Altima. Still, the Cube does have some drawbacks. To begin with, its greatest asset may also be its biggest liability.
Its unique styling will undoubtedly be enough of a turn-off to some consumers to cause them to cross it off their shopping lists and have them heading back to their Ford dealers. Furthermore, the Cube has poor acceleration and a low highway fuel economy rating. So Nissan may have not hit a slam dunk in the U.S. with the Cube but the people of Japan sure like it.
