2011 Nissan Cube S 1.8 from North America

Faults:

None.

General Comments:

I am not an owner, but for a week and some 1500 miles in Southern California and AZ, I have rented one.

It gave me a good, long extended test drive.

My heart sank when they gave me this thing for a rental, but I have changed my opinion on the Cube.

First of all, it is extremely roomy. Luggage space is a little shy with the rear seats up, but cavernous with them down.

Seating room is incredibly roomy and comfortable.

The ride is soft, the steering and cornering are predictable, and it feels safe.

It is fun, relaxing and very enjoyable to drive.

The engine can be buzzy with the CVT, but even that grows on you.

I love the side opening rear door. Very cool. Reclining back seats? Are you kidding me? What a great feature.

Ingress and egress is very easy.

A great little car for day trips and urban driving.

The Bad:

Not really a highway cruiser. At speeds above 65, there is quite a bit of wind noise, as you would expect from a box on wheels.

It is more than adequate for power, I hit 90 mph on the interstate and it had more to go. I was actually surprised I was going that fast.

Sensitive to wind.

The looks have grown on me, and I have to say this little car has really impressed me. If you are thinking of buying one, do it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 25th March, 2012

1st Apr 2021, 21:03

I sat in one of these and I was shocked how close the steering was to my body, even with the seat all the way back. I'm 6ft tall and I just didn't feel safe. Otherwise I liked the interior.

2011 Nissan Cube SL 1.8 from North America

Summary:

Don't judge a book by its cover!

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong. It is a new car.

General Comments:

What a surprisingly serendipitous experience!

I test drove this car on a whim and BANG... I bought it!

I've already put it through its test course by driving it up to the interior of British Columbia, Canada from Abbotsford.

There were no hiccups, and the Xtronic CVT gearbox is quite a performer.

To say I love the Cube is an understatement! I am enjoying all the creature comforts from the technology package to the humongous headroom! It's like sitting in an empty concert hall in that little cutie. Fuel economy is up there in the top rated autos also. 45 miles per gallon on the highway is nothing to sneeze at!

This car is all about practicality, and for my line of work, it's perfect!!!

I gave this brand (first Nissan I've ever owned) top marks because it just feels right! I have a good feeling that I will be enjoying this ride for many years to come!

Drive one! You'll see why!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th December, 2011

11th Jul 2014, 23:51

That must be one heck of a 4 cylinder engine - getting 10 out of 10 in performance!

In reply to 11th Jul 2014, 23:51

9th Aug 2015, 06:52

It is a performer alright. With over 210K kilometers on the engine, I've literally had zero issues with it.

I routinely change the synthetic oil, and performed a belt and spark plug change.

8th Sep 2015, 22:00

If you get 45 MPG at highway speed, I will eat my hat! I can get 40 MPG, but that is at a cruise control 58-60 mph. There is an odometer error, and thus an MPG error on the dash. I have to deduct about 2.2 MPG from the indicated MPG to get an accurate figure. Check your accuracy by driving from one mile marker to the next after you zero it at the first one.

In reply to 8th Sep 2015, 22:00

31st Jan 2016, 05:43

We'll I'm surmising that the original review got that many MPG because it's Canadian and in imperial gallons. The latter probably US gallons being smaller, which is the difference in MPG...