The exterior dimensions measure only an overall length (inches) of 156.7, width of: 66 inch. and overall height of: 65.0. Basically you are on par with the old Ford Escort Wagons. But you really have to see a Cube in person in order to appreciate its tininess, it sure took us by surprise. Nissan Dealer’s nationwide have them in stock…or should. As for the other goodies – Power: 91 kW, 122 HP SAE at 5,200 rpm; 127 ft lb, 172 Nm at 4,800 rpm. The Nissan Cube’s Overall Curb Weight (gross) is 2,762ibs.

The 2009 Nissan Cube S, though extremely stylish, is very low-tech, especially for a Japanese import: it contains almost zero-tech–not even MP3 CD playback. According to one online reviewer, “The best thing that can be said for it is the stock stereo should be easily replaceable.” Which is sad, seeing as part of the Cube’s anticipation was their scifi looking dashboard.

specs via motortrend.com

A quote from CNET’s Review site includes on editor stating:
“”Finally, people hauler thats well built fun and cool.” While a CNET User disagreed: “Bad enough Scion created a lunchbox on wheels, Kia hadta follow the same ‘lunchbox’ with the Soul, and behind its heels, Nissan’s Lunchbox Cube?!?! Talk about being ‘boxed’ in your car…”

Similar vibes can be seen on Kicking Tires’ Blog, where one user said “I wouldn’t mind the rear door since I park mostly in parking lots and very seldom have to parallel park. I found the ride to comfortable and the engine was peppy despite it’s small size. Very roomy inside.” – And another complained Cube’s rear-loading street-side hatch wasn’t properly placed: “how often do you actually load from the sidewalk on that side?!?!? we drive on the RIGHT side of the road… might want to double check which side you drive on ”

Finally, the two top user comments on AutoBlog’s review of Nissan Cube sum it all up:
“i’m glad Nissan brought this over. Another notch in Nissan’s belt.” Vs. “I like “different”, but this is just ugly. Nothing cool about it, IMO–”

2009 Nissan Cube

Calling Nissan’s Cube a box may be unfair, as there are no right angles but soft, rounded corners at every end. So don’t worry about cutting yourself against the vehicle. It looks less like a commuter car and more along the lines of something Red Bull will end up using for promotional events. It’s shape and various outlandish colors (available from local dealers) may take a little getting use to – having a neon orange car might seem unique for the first week – but it gets old fast. Of course, you’ll never lose it in a mall parking lot. The Cube can be better described as Versa’s younger, more artistic and less understood brother. Both vehicles are built on similar platforms and contain a 1.8 liter 122 horse power engine. With a 0-to-60 speed at almost 10 seconds you won’t be shooting onto the Turnpike battling semi-trucks. But Cube was teased as a city car, and with a MPG rating of 27 city/33 highway we can see it as a hit with the 20-to-30-something urban gentrification crowd. Although a car like The Fit has a quicker pick up speed, along with comparable fuel range.

2009 Nissan Cube Interior

Inside, Nissan’s Cube strays far from the futuristic scifi dashboard its concept model contained. But you will still find a stylish yet user-friendly instrument panel. Both it and the Honda fit suffer from a “am I a car or a shuttle from Star Trek” complex.

With that, we find 2009′s Cube as a good purchase when put face to face with Honda. Both Japanese auto makers are known for quality, reliable automobiles. So, whats will help Cube beat out Fit or Scion’s xB? Pricing – a 2009 Nissan Cube can be yours for $13,990 manual and $15,690 automatic. We’ll see how sales number rank later on this year.

It was just so darn disappointing to see Bob Dylan, an artist who has kept most of his integrity through almost 5 decades of music, shill out to a soda, with Will.I.Am to back him up. It’s also a bit obnoxious to see Pepsi’s new logo:

which, as Jon Stewart pointed out, looks like the Obama Hope Campaign symbol:

But it seems as though someone made out like a bandit after Pepsi’s ad – a 2009 Nissan Cube was featured for about 2 seconds, and according to Nissan (via Jalopnik) not a dime was spent by the car company in order to have their boxy future van in the spot. Pepsi just figured it was a good fit.

In order to combat this advertising trade, Coke will release a new spot featuring a group of friends driving through Mexico City in a Chevy Nova, which transforms into a Kia Spectra. Damn, now I’m thirsty.