Smaller cars are all the rage these days, which is why the all-new Nissan Cube is likely to be a success. After much anticipation the Nissan Cube is finally on sale and is now available at dealerships.
The Nissan Cube certainly has a love-it-or-hate-it design. The boxy exterior is similar to that of the Scion xB or Honda Element. The Cube is powered by a 122 horsepower four cylinder engine. This engine can be mated to either a six-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission, or CVT. The Cube starts at $13,990 which Framingham Nissan dealers believe will make it a competitive offering in the compact crossover segment.
Nissan will be promoting the Cube with an online marketing campaign in order to reach younger buyers. Manchester CT Nissan has seen success with online campaigns lately, particularly with Fiesta Movement campaign from Ford. Utilizing a number of online marketing outlets, including a mobile application called the Cube Mobile Hub, Nissan is looking to make an impact with the elusive Gen X/Y demographic.
In addition to having distinctive good looks and competitive pricing, one of the most attractive features is the Cube's efficiency says Nissan Service Saint Louis. The Nissan Cube Boston will get 28 miles per gallon in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway with its continuously variable transmission. Those numbers are particularly useful for city-bound drivers. Compared to other automatic competitors, the Cube is more efficient than both the new Kia Soul and the Scion xB, which will no doubt drive demand among frugal buyers.
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