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2009 Nissan Cube Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Van
Segment: Small MPV
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

NISSAN Cube 2008-2019 102 Photos
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Nissan launched the third generation of the Cube in late 2008 at the Los Angeles Auto Show and tried to convince people that an unusual-looking vehicle might be a great idea when they need to spend more time in a car while stuck in traffic.

The Japanese automaker had great experience in producing small-sized vehicles. In Japan, they mastered the art of creating kei-segment vehicles, and then they tried to sell them abroad, only larger. In 1998, the automaker made the first generation but didn’t keep it too long on the market since it replaced it with a second generation that came in 2002. That model didn’t last too long either since six years later, it was replaced by this: the third generation of the Cube, also known as the Z12 in the carmaker’s coding system.

Creating a small vehicle with a large interior was never an easy job, but Nissan tried it anyway, but that led to some serious downturns for the Cube’s exterior. Its front fascia looked like it was wearing a mask that stretched over the headlights and the upper grille where the carmaker’s badge took center stage. The bumper was unusually tall for such a vehicle and sported an additional gap and a lower grille to help cool the engine. In addition, Nissan offered a pair of fog lamps that flanked the apron as an option.

From its profile, the Cube looked like a cube with a short front overhang followed by a short and flat hood and a steep windshield. The tall greenhouse was available with a panoramic glass panel above the front passengers, while behind the rear seats, a vertical drop followed for the tailgate. Nissan installed wide and tall doors that eased ingress and egress to the vehicle and softened all the windows’ corners. Finally, at the back, the car sported a thicker pillar on the driver’s side and a wrapped-around rear window.

Inside, Nissan created a very relaxing cabin inspired by a jacuzzi. There were plenty of storage areas, and thanks to the tall seating position, there was also enough legroom for adult-sized passengers. Its waved-shape dashboard offered several storage areas, including two cup holders on the driver’s side. Nissan made the Cube available with either a bench seat or two bucket seats at the front and a bench seat in the back. To cover the panoramic glass roof, the automaker offered a paper-made sun shade that let the cabin be flooded with enough light but no heat. Behind the rear seats, the Cube featured a small trunk that was good enough for two bags of groceries.

Since it shared its platform with the Nissan Micra, the Cube was available with a choice of two engines inherited from its sibling: a 1.5- and a 1.6-liter gasoline engine. Both versions were paired with either a CVT for the former or a five-speed manual for the latter.

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NISSAN Cube 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
  5 gasoline engines
  • 1.5L CVT (109 HP)
  • 1.5L CVT (116 HP)
  • 1.5L CVT AWD (109 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT (110 HP)
  • 1.6L CVT (110 HP)

NISSAN Cube
1.5L CVT (109 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L CVT (109 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1498 cm3
Power:80.2 KW @ 6000 RPM
109 HP @ 6000 RPM
108 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:109 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
148 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:CVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width:66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height:65.7 in (1669 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/58.3 in (1,476/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:99.6 in (2530 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:9 cuFT (255 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2668 lbs (1210 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3814 lbs (1730 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Notes
Japan model

NISSAN Cube
1.5L CVT (116 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L CVT (116 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1498 cm3
Power:85.3 KW @ 6000 RPM
116 HP @ 6000 RPM
114 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:115 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
156 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:CVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width:66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height:65.7 in (1669 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/58.3 in (1,476/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:99.6 in (2530 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:9 cuFT (255 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2646 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3814 lbs (1730 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Notes
Japan model

NISSAN Cube
1.5L CVT AWD (109 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L CVT AWD (109 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1498 cm3
Power:80.2 KW @ 6000 RPM
109 HP @ 6000 RPM
108 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:109 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
148 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:CVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width:66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height:65.7 in (1669 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/58.3 in (1,476/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:99.6 in (2530 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:9 cuFT (255 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2756 lbs (1250 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3814 lbs (1730 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Notes
Japan model

NISSAN Cube
1.6L 5MT (110 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT (110 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:80.9 KW @ 6000 RPM
110 HP @ 6000 RPM
108 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:113 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
153 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width:66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height:65.7 in (1669 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/58.3 in (1,476/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:99.6 in (2530 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:9 cuFT (255 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3748 lbs (1700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway:42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:151 g/km

NISSAN Cube
1.6L CVT (110 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L CVT (110 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:80.9 KW @ 6000 RPM
110 HP @ 6000 RPM
108 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:113 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
153 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:CVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/60R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width:66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height:65.7 in (1669 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.1/58.3 in (1,476/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:99.6 in (2530 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:9 cuFT (255 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2535 lbs (1150 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3814 lbs (1730 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Highway:39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:159 g/km
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