My friend just showed me pictures of the Nissan Cube, and I personally think it is UGLY and that Nissan did a bad job copying the bB/xB's design. What is your opinions?

 

I like parts of it, particularly the assymetrical rear window. The interior also looks pretty good, and the e4wd would be a nice feature. I think it's sort of a compromise between the xB(looks and "performance") and the element(pure utility)

 

Being I have seen the Cube in person and just returned from Japan, I'm liking the Cube more and more. The inside is really nice and roomy but I do hate the rear door.
I saw some really nice Cubes in Japan so I would have to say I like it.

Now, would I trade my xB for a Cube? I don't think so!
I'll wait until Honda brings out the StyleWagon. Now, that's a nice box!!!!

 

I'll test drive one. It's not an SUV that gets 10MPG I wonder what the MPG will be for the USDM cube? Nissan may want to switch the hinge on the rear door. It will be convenient for the USDM market.

 

I like both. Aside from the asymmetrical door on the Cube, I think its a very good looking take on the boxy style.

I especially like how it comes as an extended wheelbase model (Cubic) with 3 rows of seats. Not like I carry that many people with me anywhere but just having that much seating in a small car is different.

 

I think if they stuck a Cube and an xB in a blender and mixed 'em up. You would get one cool ride. Basically I like parts of both.

-nt

 

i had no idea that they were gonna make a USDM version of the Cube. I like it but Im still goin for the xB. Toyota just did it right the first time.

 

 

It's cute but nonetheless it is still a nissan

 

This thread needs a pic.



...and a link:

http://www.nissan.co.jp/CUBE/


OK... now, I have to say I like the cube's overall styling a little better than the xB, especially the front end. The lines seem to flow more smoothly, at least to my eyes.

I don't know much about it except that it's a hair smaller than the bB and has a 1.4 liter engine with a bit less power (about 97-98 hp)

There is a CVT and an AWD version.

Nissan is allegedly serious about bringing these to the U.S. I'd like to see that happen, choice is nice. I will say I have a bit more faith in Toyota when it comes to reliability, but Nissan's not bad.

What I'd LOVE to see is Nissan give the ridiculous horsepower boost they do to almost all their other models.

Nissan: Bring a Cube with 125-130 hp and you will have our undivided attention.

I could see Nissan doing this long before conservative ol' Toyota.

 

This version is hot.

http://www.nissan.co.jp/CUBE/CUBIC/CONRAN/index2.html

 

wow talk about retro...
looks like those cars from the godzilla movies way back...

 

FYI, the Cube didn't copy the xB's design, it's been around longer than the xB.

Also, Toyota did not invent the small boxy-type car. There are 10 bizzillion different models like this from every manufacturer in Japan.

The xB is nothing new, it's just new to Americans.

 

A recent article i read has the Cube coming out in the US in 2006. :o

 

I like it. It reminds me of the Honda Element.

 

I like the Cube's over all design more then the xB too, and I really like that bench seat design for the front seats (hahahha) , and that little umbera holding space in the back. I also like how the truck (?) door opens sideways instead of up like my xB.
However, my xB is still the love of my life.

oh... and I was watching Hot Version... it seems like you can drift with the nissian cube ....

 

I'm partial to the xB myself, but I'm definitely going to test drive a Cube when they arrive here to really compare the two...

The only reason I knock the Cube for style points is the rear quarter panel on the left hand side...Theres a body colered pillar on the right side, and a black window wrapping all the way around on the left side...It makes it look incomplete...I'd say either have two body colored pillars, or have the entire window wrap around and leave the center black...

Just my .02 cents :D

DAN

 

i don't know..I've always been a nissan guy, but it looks kinda girly and stuff. and the hatch that open's from the side= so stupid. But those honeycomb looking wheels are spiffy. Nissan's build quality, or lack thereof, may be a problem. I mean at least Honda and Toyota/Scion usually have good fit/finish/reliability. anybody know the projected msrp for these cubes?

 

Im just happy there are box wagons here...hopfully there will be more
then we could do a hole boxwagon club

 

I agree with TATTATA? I like that my rear door raises up.