Nissan Cube

Feb 12
11:32

2013

John Cena Smith

John Cena Smith

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The third generation of the Nissan Cube, compact worship in the country of the rising sun, stands out for its unique aesthetic and a very spacious interior and adjustable.

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Launched in Japan over a decade ago,Nissan Cube Articles this model of worship, which has been a boom in the country of the rising sun, is a proposal futuristic for the old continent. Now comes the third generation Nissan Cube to Spain. Its asymmetrical design draws attention more than their "cuadradeces", and singer Jennifer Lopez, a bulldog with sunglasses or a Jacuzzi were various sources of inspiration into creation.

Aesthetically, what is striking is that the Nissan Cube the right, as less the inevitable pillar B, is fully glazed, because the glass extends to the tailgate. They say Japanese developed in the countries where we drive on the right; this greatly facilitates parking which, almost always, is in the side of the road and thus get more visibility. Obviously for reverse driving countries there is a reverse design

The windshield, meanwhile, is set quite vertical, wall type, which allows the Cube a great use of interior space, something that must be paid as aerodynamic as the CX is 0.35 against as good trunk that is. And is that the Nissan Cube is a compact five-door minivan, but their actions seem the Rubik's Cube wide: 3.98 meters long, 1.69 meters wide and 1.67 meters wide.

Spacious interior

The interior space is, thus, very airy thanks to the dashboard also advance. Its design is simple and understated, but unique touches, like the climate controls round or the instrument panel, also asymmetrical in its light and very easy to read, give necessary modernity. The materials are efficient and not too outstanding quality, but the fit will hold both the passage of time as the harshest treatment stoically.

The Nissan Cube homologous five broad plazas, especially behind, where the highest nor be burdened with legs or head through the square of the same. The trunk housing 255 liters, since inner vented towards this load must be sacrificed. Yes, the rear bench is movable longitudinally in 24 cm, so if we win the passage enlatamos liter. The tailgate is side opening for easy loading and unloading in tight places.

The equipment includes the multifunction steering wheel and a full multimedia system they call Infotainment, but draws more attention to the fact that as standard across the range incorporate the panoramic roof. It's not even open up and a typical curtain Shoji qualifies light but does not let the heat, as the Japanese gate which takes its name this element so fashionable.

Diesel and gasoline prices and some comparisons Cube


As for engines, the range is a pair formed by naturally aspirated 1.6 16V petrol with 110 hp and the 1.5 DCI turbo diesel archiconocido the Renault-Nissan alliance in its 110 hp. Both come standard with manual gearboxes, six relations EM diesel version and five in gasoline, which can optionally mount a CVT automatic gearbox that will delight the most urbanites.

Prices range from € 16,950 the Nissan Cube Tekna 1.6 16V 110 hp € 20,550 of the Nissan Cube 1.5 DCI 110 hp Premium. The Kia Soul is the vehicle most similar by concept, although it is cheaper to equal equipment and is more powerful. The Citroën C3 Picasso costs the same with similar engines, but is 10cm bigger, to be the trunk and interior space. The Renault Grand Modus likewise therefore more wheelbase, has a trunk that will fit in more stuff. The new Opel Meriva with its rear suicide doors reverse opening will be a tough opponent. And playing at home is the Nissan Note is a bigger enemy and good value for money.

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