In 2009, Nissan introduced America to its quirky side with the Cube, an asymmetrical box-on-wheels. Its main purpose is giving owners a chance to express themselves through automotive design. But it's not just style -- the Cube has a roomy cabin with lots of usable space.
A reshuffling of the lineup left only two trim levels for 2013: 1.8 S and 1.8 SL. Both come with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that pushes out 122 horsepower and 127 foot-pounds of torque. In 1.8 S trim, the engine connects to a standard six-speed transmission, and there's the option of a continuously variable transmission. In 1.8 SL trim, the CVT transmission is standard. A Cube with a manual transmission gets 25 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, while the CVT-equipped model delivers 27 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.
A single option group is known as the SL Preferred Package. It includes fog lights, navigation, a rearview camera, a SiriusXM radio, USB connection, and an upgraded audio system.