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2009 Nissan Cube consumer reviews

$13,990 starting MSRP
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(44 reviews)
81% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.0
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AWESOME

the best expirence we ever had. i would recmmend anybody to come. i trayed my used car and they gave us a very good deal and also with getting us approved.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car!

The only thing I wish the Cube had was more power outlets. I only have one up front, and there isn't one for the rear of the vehicle. mycrappy Aveo even had two!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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I love it.

I don't remember when I first heard of the Cube, but I was enchanted by the kookiness of the look. Several months later I saw an ad in the paper about them being on sale in Beaverton, Oregon. I immediately drove to the lot and although the one that was on sale was sold out, I was able to get a good deal on another model and have enjoyed driving it ever since. I bought my Cube in fall of 2009 and have never been sorry. The attention it gets is delightful. Everyone wants to know what is it?, What kind of mileage? (which is low 30's). I tell them it drives like a truck and the best thing is how much room I have. I am 5' tall, but it is comfortable and I never bump my head entering it, which I cannot say about my former car. I love it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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The cube is cute, fun, and comfortable!

I love my Nissan cube. The ride is comfortable and responsive. It's not a sports car or anything, but it's at least what I expected. Pick up is fine, but again, don't expect it to win any races. If you have a full load and the a/c on, it's pretty slow! But it gets fantastic gas mileage (about 30 mpg in town). It is very comfortable, the seat adjusts in many ways, and a TON of head room. Plenty of room for 4 adults, or 2 adults and 3 children. It would be cramped for 5 adults. LOTS of cargo room, especially since you can fold the two seat backs down in the back seat, plus you can slide the whole back seat forward. I have an iPod dock, but I had to get a special cord for that. The newer cars have usb connection, but the 2009 does not. Plus the iPod through the radio isn't very intuitive, but once you figure it out, it's fine. I LOVE being able to use the blue tooth through the radio. Yes, I LOVE my cube! Everyone who rides in it comments on how comfortable it is to ride in, too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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EASY IN EASY OUT

I have a neurological disorder that makes it difficult for me to get in and out of most cars. I need to have the seat high enough that I can sit down without "dropping" into the seat, but low enough that I can just sit down without climbing up. I also need to sit high enough that my fanny is not below my knees. I am tall so I usually hit my head getting into a car. The Cube's door opening is large enough that I can turn my back to the seat and sit straight down without having to duck or twist around. I tried over 30 cars and this is the only one that worked for me. I am 6' 2" and 290 lbs. It sits wonderfully and is very comfortable. Getting in and out is extremely easy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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best city car

when I read reviews of this car, it's almost all about the stick shift....times have changed people....Nissan's CVT auto is fantastic...the auto Cube is quick off the line, climbs hills like a goat and gets better gas mileage. The rear cargo with seats down has 60 cubic feet of hauling...enough for an old Xmas tree and 8 boxes of assorted stuff with room to spare! Also I bought and brought home a 40" tv in it. The deep well at the back holds maybe 8-10 bags of groceries, standing up.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Good city car for a big guy...

I bought my black 09 Nissan Cube SL last October after months of research. I'm 6 foot 6 and this car really fits me well. I have plenty of leg room and head room, too. The seats are cushy and a decent fit. If you like an armrest, only the drivers side has one. And the seats can actually be "pumped" down lower for tall drivers... The cargo area is small, but if you push the rear bench seat forward it is good for two people and thier weeks worth of groceries / supplies. Rear seat is basic and I can fit back there, too. Exterior is very unique and we get looked at almost every trip we make. People seem to stare and cant get enough of the unique body style. Kids love it, too! The windows are huge and the vehicle has plenty of viewing angles, so you can see all around you. Even though the rear window does wrap around, there is a pillar, so the view is not trully "wrap around"... And the interior is cumfy, too. Heating and AC is good. The auto temp feature is nice. The interior can feel a little cheap at times, but for what we payed, it is fine... We have the ipod jack, cruise control and the alloy rims. The only bad feature of the Cube is the accelleration. Although the gas and brake pedals are very sensative, the car has a tough time with getting up to speed. I worry about the longevity of the engine at times... I try not to go to fast, but sometimes you just got to get from point to point as fast as you can. And the Cube kinda struggles to get there... The suspension is basic and is terrible on most central Jersey (pothole ridden) roads. So I tend to drive causiously slow to avoid bumps. Gas milage is very good. Which (in these tight times) is good in so many ways. We can make a trip from Rahway, NJ to Lewes, DE in under a tank of gas. Good car. 8 out of 10 in my book...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Had enough - finally traded it in

I had this care for one year... both the front and back windows broke for no reason; the tire pressure indicator went on constantly, even though the dealer applied the fix in the recall (once it goes on, you get a flat tire when here is nothing wrong with the tires); the windows are paper thin and rattle constantly; it blows around with wind; it's cute, but after a while you will see things start to go wrong and it becomes your worst nightmare. I finally had enough and traded it in. my guess is you will too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Problem with Windows

My back window shattered into a million pieces and now the front windshield cracked... so no reason. The glass repair company says that they are seeing increased instances of this on Cubes and Scion XB because the manufacturer is trying to cut costs and put in windows that are too thin. Very frustrating to have to keep replaced glass on a car that is less than 1 yr old. Thinking of trading it in soon.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I loved the test drive of the Cube automatic CVT.

The Cube gave a great test drive. My husband and I were impressed. The car would be his to drive to work. I love the Cube, because I did not feel closed in. It felt spacious with a nice big windows. Seating was okay. It sits you like a chair. I was not too crazy about the "peepy" horn, as I want to be sure that I could be heared in heavy traffic. My husband wants to try the manual Cube, but then that would mean that I could not drive it. I felt that it was great in driving performance, handling (parking easy), exteriors, interiors, many-many features, safety features, security measures, reliability standard high. We are trying hard to work out our money issues after his recent car accident. Thanks for posting my long review.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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