2009 Nissan Cube

TheCarConnection.com reports here on its initial driving experiences with the 2009 Nissan Cube, with this comprehensive Bottom Line assessment. In writing the accompanying Full Review, TheCarConnection.com has also researched a range of reviews and road tests covering the 2009 Cube and bring you some of the most useful highlights.

Likes
Offbeat styling
Perky and economical powertrain
Overall refinement
Space for four tall adults
Bargain base price

Dislikes
Rear seats don't tumble forward
Light, disconnected steering feel
Susceptible to crosswinds
Unimpressive highway fuel economy

Is the 2009 Nissan Cube a new kind of utility vehicle, a city-friendly microvan, or an especially tall compact wagon? It's tough to say; at once, the quirky new Nissan Cube sort of fits into several existing categories but then ends up being the odd one out--in a positive sense.