Comments on: First Drive: 2009 Nissan Cube [Review]

By: Rafa LL

Rafa LL — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:24:30 +0000

Tissue box.

By: cire_1wb

cire_1wb — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:46:34 +0000

I’m definitely not a fan of this whole “tiny box on wheels” segment, but I think the Kia Soul is the best looking of the bunch (although that is not saying much). This thing looks cheap and cartoonish.

By: key4wheels

key4wheels — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:32:15 +0000

TomF

Actually just laughed out loud…well said.

By: beatusmongous

beatusmongous — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:53:10 +0000

I’m with Thunder Chicken, but a step further. I liked the Cube back when it was the Chappo. And I still like the last gen Cube. This is looking a bit more “typical” now. However, I see why they are heading in that direction. Few people are adventurous anymore, and “wouldn’t be caught dead in something like that.” I like the funky, different stuff. I bought a PT Cruiser when they came out. I like the Xb (first gen, only), the Flex, the ForTwo and this.

I’m not a “green freak” when it comes to the environment, but I certainly am when it comes to my pocketbook. With this kind of mileage, functionality and price, this may replace the Smart I’ve had my eye on…

Or, I might just replace the Quest with this, and still get the Smart. I’m liking that…

By: livelyjay

livelyjay — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:02:05 +0000

It’s soooooooo ugly. Saw this fugly thing at the NYC auto show. Never ever ever would I consider buying it.

By: zeegone

zeegone — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:53:57 +0000

Very cool design, I like what they’ve done with this. For the price it’s not a bad car at all and by the estimates on MPG should help America’s little gas crisis we got goin on.

By: HoosierHero

HoosierHero — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:20:07 +0000

@Thunder Chicken – I like that version of the Cube! They should put a 175hp engine in it and call it done for the U.S. lol.

By: Sacto1825

Sacto1825 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:41:36 +0000

I think the new Cube will be a big success as a -city- car. It’s perfect for traveling around cities, carrying four people in reasonable comfort and for light cargo carrying.

By: sprockkets

sprockkets — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:41:55 +0000

The xB craze is dead. The new Matrix is pretty much looks like a Scion anyhow, which isn’t surprising, but kinda dumb at the same time, as in, why bother with a Matrix when you have Scions to sell?

Oh well. The Corolla sells as well as it ever has. This and that new KIA are filling our roads with stupid vehicles.

By: Jax

Jax — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:48:02 +0000

90′s retro. Looks older than the first gen Scion xB.
Lame.

By: Thunder Chicken

Thunder Chicken — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:33:10 +0000

I actually liked the previous generation Cube, and was hoping it would come here relatively unscathed.

Unfortunately it was scathed. It’s hard to describe, but they took everything that I liked about the old cube out of this one. The old one was minimalistic, while this one ties too hard. Dunno if Wikipedia allows hot links, but if it does, here’s a pic of the last Cube:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/Nissan-cube_z11zenki-front.jpg

By: Veda

Veda — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:25:51 +0000

It’s a japanese thing for sure but my only concern since it’s marketed in US as well is the crash scorecards.

By: jackjimturkey

jackjimturkey — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:39:05 +0000

These “Gen Y” cars don’t work for me, but the Cube looks great in that blue.
I’d still rather have an Altima coupe

By: Ketzer

Ketzer — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:25:04 +0000

I’d hit it.

By: orangecones

orangecones — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:14:56 +0000

I like and not like this car at the same time. I am a Nissan guy, i get them most of the time. I did like the original xB and when Nissan said they are bringing the next Cube over, I got excited under the condition that they don’t do what toyota did with the new xB. They didn’t, but they still mangled it somewhat. In the US we don’t get the huge sunroof, or e-AWD, or a front bench seat. All of those are what made the Cube what it is. Exterior I like and interior is a step up from Versa, but the total package quickly loses its charm after the awestruck cuteness factor wares out.

By: steve333

steve333 — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:55:40 +0000

I’ve crapped things out of my ass that look better than this abortion.
Probably more aero-dynamic also.

By: l.sanchez

l.sanchez — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:29:24 +0000

Funny…all the shit given to the Ford Flex but this ones “ok”. Personally, I don’t like this one, but I’m sure there is a small market for it. I just would never want to be in one of these or anything Scion-esque in a accident against anything bigger than a Tonka truck. Instant death!

By: Borat

Borat — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:49:42 +0000

Being an odd duck myself, I like squares. Beats “antique” I own and will never be able to sell with more ponies and better shifter (Vibe GTO)

By: coolguy8157

coolguy8157 — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:46:42 +0000

I would say it looks better than an element. Not sure whether there is a place for it in US..but Nissan definitely needs a 30 mpg vanesque box.

By: Mark Elias

Mark Elias — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:30:37 +0000

You guys have no sense of fun!

By: Z06ified

Z06ified — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:07:39 +0000

Someone needs to send this hideous thing and it’s designers to the crusher. It really hurts my eyes and is an insult to the intelligence of the human race.

By: HoosierHero

HoosierHero — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:57:27 +0000

I still don’t think it looks that bad. People said the same thing about the Element and xB when they came out. They still sold. I have to say I really like the interior layout and design. But what the heck is the “a carpet patch that Velcros to the dashboard” option for??

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:56:18 +0000

Nice vehicle…for squares. I can see all manner of dorktastic vegans lining up for these.

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:53:26 +0000

I suspect that people riding with me will soon get to know it more affectionately as the Getthatf*ckingpieceofsh*tthehelloutofmyway.

By: Lariat Luxury Locomotive Liner No.3

Lariat Luxury Locomotive Liner No.3 — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:48:18 +0000

In Japan this vehicle fits well with the some of the funkiness, and cutsiness, Japan offers. Here it is joke, and brunt of many a joke. Really, it has no place in the American market.

By: TomF

TomF — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:43:03 +0000

It’s GOOD to have designers that take chances. It’s GOOD to have cars with one-of-a-kind profiles. It’s GOOD to get away from the dull, generic, pseudo-melto-aero design vocabulary that dictates form for nearly every affordable vehicle, from the Civic to the Altima. So we should applaud uniqueness.

That said, I hate this thing.

By: zfenderguy

zfenderguy — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:39:55 +0000

Let the hatin’ begin!

BTW I like the Cube. It’s different. It’s bold and funky, and it evokes a reaction. You know you got something special when it brings out strong feelings either way.