Confirmed: Nissan Cube coming to the U.S.

Nissan had nothing special to show at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show but did say that Nissan dealerships will be getting a new entry-level small car. The Nissan Cube, which has been sold in Japan since 1998, will be arriving next year and will rival Toyota’s Scion lineup.

“The Cube is coming to the U.S. market,” said Shiro Nakamura, global design director for Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

“It will be a unique vehicle for Nissan. Visually...
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SVXXX - 1/15/2008 2:21:39 PM

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Much cooler looking than Element and Scion!

pacotacolol - 1/15/2008 3:41:00 PM

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silly. what a laughable car. thins is like selling a civic to donald trump

DaHarder - 1/15/2008 4:39:21 PM

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Huh?

pacotacolol - 1/15/2008 5:58:43 PM

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nevermind

Whelan - 1/15/2008 2:38:29 PM

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So this is up against the Element and xB. Element still has an edge with AWD, and the Element with the factory performance add ons like the wheels and paint are a nice touch.

theoptimisticpessimist - 1/15/2008 2:46:04 PM

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Just what the U.S. market needs, another rolling toaster.

DrFill2001 - 1/15/2008 2:47:18 PM

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I think they owe Toyota a few bill for infringement.
Can they do anything without following their Masa?
DrFill

S4cabriofoxone - 1/15/2008 5:08:10 PM

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The Nissan Cube has been out longer than the Scion brand itself.

Anthony - 1/15/2008 7:34:42 PM

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The first Scion was based on the Toyota bB, which appeared in 2000. The Nissan Cube has been out since 1998, but the design of the one in the picture came out in 2002.

Bmw8ter - 1/16/2008 11:57:13 AM

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You can't put a price on ugly...

0to60 - 1/15/2008 3:08:12 PM

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Didnt Scion's sales fall? Does the element sell that well that additional competition needs to be added?

0to60 - 1/15/2008 3:09:00 PM

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Wonder if Infiniti is going to have a luxury version of this car, lol?

0to60 - 1/15/2008 3:12:02 PM

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They will give it a 300hp 3.5 liter V6 that sprints 0-60 in 5 seconds. I agree with "theoptimisticpessimist" ... Just what we need. A turbocharged toaster!

kpaxx - 1/15/2008 3:38:50 PM

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Just wrong wrong wrong wrong a square car does not make sense!

DaHarder - 1/15/2008 3:52:28 PM

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Calm Down!

This is certainly NOT the version that will be sold in the U.S.

This one was on sale in Japan way back when I still was stationed/lived there, so it'll be the replacement that the U.S. will see.

EL34 - 1/15/2008 7:18:13 PM

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It should be called the Nissan Receptacle.

o_O

Homer008 - 1/16/2008 4:37:32 PM

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EL34 0_o (do you really make this face when making comments? Yeah, I bet you do)

(!)

Homer008 - 1/16/2008 4:38:31 PM

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EL34

What is this?????----> (!)

thedude - 1/15/2008 10:59:17 PM

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even if they do sell this variation, it looks much better in person, if you are a fan of this segment.

Porschinator - 1/15/2008 11:31:03 PM

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Interesting. WIth Honda having the Element this does not truly fill a gap in the line up. Oh Well...unless it is replacing the Element?!?

DaHarder - 1/16/2008 2:30:54 AM

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Huh?

This would be Nissan's Honda Element competitor...

Question: You are aware that Nissan and Honda are completely different vehicle manufacturers, Yes?

pchera01 - 1/16/2008 10:53:11 AM

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as Nissan always does, late in to the game

2007Tahoe - 1/17/2008 11:22:37 PM

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Noooo!!!! They coudl at least make it a little less boxy.. and change that.. Thing... on the front...