2013 Nissan Cube Review (pros and cons) 

concise and to the point . I wish other review people reviewed their products like you did.

I got mine a month ago, I think its super comfortable. I've had them all sedans, wagons, whatever, I just need room and comfy and that is what the Cube is all about.

I like how you present the pros and cons. Not corny.

"Cons #1: limited back space. You cant even fit a whole body in here..." and you need to fit a whole human body because...

Reason #8 *7 fingers* Loved this. I wanna get a beer with this guy.

I want one!! I love the Nissan Cube, it's so cute

My wife and I love the Cube and I personally LOVE the Nissan lineup.

now that I own a cube (partly because of this video), I need to give my 2¢. I was very against the CVT when I was shopping for my cube, but I got a great deal so I ended up with one anyway. ..and I love it. So smooth, and the noise isn't really THAT bad. And as a city car, it's super smooth and nice to drive. Coming from a manual Fiat 500, this thing is like driving a luxury car. I was glad to see that the back seats recline, but I was really happy to discover that they also move back and forth. You can add a good chunk of storage space by sliding it forward. The Sat/Nav system is great! ..but for $19 a month (if you include traffic), it's kinda pricey. ..and the head unit isn't compatible with XM's 'A La Carte' package. That's too bad. You didn't mention how comfortable the seats are. A friend of mine got in and said "It's like sitting on a couch". ..and it's true! These seats are super-comfy, and they have plenty of leg support, so I could easily take a long trip in the cube. My only real complaint about this car is that the bluetooth isn't A2DP, so you can't stream music from your phone. Sure I can plug it in, but this is 2014 and A2DP should be standard. Also, my 120gb iPod is useless in this car because it takes forever just to scroll out of the "A" section. What if I wanted to listen to the Smiths? I'd be at my destination before I finished scrolling thru the artists list! By the way, your video is one of the only updated cube videos on RU-vid. Every review seems to be from 2009 or for the model S only. Thanks for the upload!

Just FYI the fuel cap is on the passenger side for safety. I you ever run out of fuel on the side of the road and have to re-fuel on the spot, this lets you stand away from the traffic

I was trying to weigh the pros and cons to decide if I wanted a Kia Soul or a Nissan Cube as my first car. I went to the dealership and the Soul was just too worn and was missing the mirrors on the visor so I decided against it. After watching this video; the noise that the cube makes kinda turned me away, but after test driving the cube; I bought it. Lol. Pros: -The speakers are awesome -I love the cup holder on the left of the steering wheel -Rides like a dream -fold down seats. I find the inside of the car to be very roomy. -The seats are comfortable. They feel like memory foam, but I'm not sure what they're actually made of. -Overall unique design- inside and out. Cons: -Kind of loud on interstates, but not too bad. It's something that I got used to pretty quickly. -Cross-winds when going about 70+ when passing big trucks, but they're like this with plenty of other cars. *The pros outweigh the cons and I'd recommend this car.

You're right, I do love the fact that the seat moves forward like that! Normally we have our 9yr old with us so we don't use that feature but I do love it. Thanks for the comment!

I'm about to buy a 2010. Ty for this and the giggle

Great video. I bought a 2011 and will be upgrading to a 2013 at the end of the year. I love the car look itself and the inside. It does ride rough and all over like a truck and the regular stereo sux and so does the regular heat/ac dial, but I just love the look, gas mileage is great! Can't wait to get the newer one!

Thanks for letting me know that, I had no idea. That makes perfect sense now!

Like your video. I love the Cube! (I have a 2010 'Kaizen' in the UK). I suggest you get the illuminated door sill plates, they really improve the look of the car a LOT!

I loved this review! Thank you :)

Good work man thanks for the honest review

that's funny you caught that! I did a few things crazy in this video that my friend and I shot but your the first one out of 11,000 people that noticed this one. Thanks for watching!

I/We have a 2009 Cube Krom and LOVE it. As far as not having anywhere to put cd's n things use the door. I put my cd cases in there all the time. Great review.

great review

so i just bought my my wife a 2009 cube! we love it. i noticed you said a con was storage space in the back......but rear seats slide forward (as well as recline) almost doubling your rear cargo space!

I love my cube. It has such personality. I call it the mystery machine. I decorated it with some 70's hippie flowers. I've gotten so many compliments. I'm still working on a few more decorations and I'm getting personalized license plates. Enjoyed your presentation.

After 2.5 years: PROS It's really fun! LOVE the drink holder left of the steering wheel. Like having the fill-up on the right side. That lane is always free. Can fit 5 people in this car unlike ANY other this size or price. CONS Sun visor does not cover side window safety issue. Back door awkward to open when you have a shopping cart. The ride is choppy at times, does not handle side winds well. Reflections in windows at night. CVT: I got used to this by adapting my driving. It's the future.

You are the first person to ever list a CVT as a pro in any way

I liked hiw u used ur hands. I had to listen to this quietly do i knew what u were talking about. I think u need to do a full review now. Good job

Nissan might not be for everyone but we really do love ours. I have lots of friends that drive Nissans as well and they all seem to love them too.

I never thought of it that way. Good to know.

@Adam W Nelson WOW this really influences my decision! Thanks for Replying how many times did you have to put gas in it on your trip?

Thanks for the Review!!!

I just got back from vacation (road trip) and drove the Cube from Austin, TX to Zanesville, OH. It handled extremely well for a small boxy car. We fought strong headwinds all the way there and still managed to keep it on the road :-) so to answer your question YES I feel it handles well on the highway. Lots of visibility in this car its just crazy. Thanks for the comment!

Nice car ! and i love it because of it's cube shape

Nice review style !

Reclining back seat. Just like the Elements 😎

thanks for the comment! I do agree this car has a crazy amount of head room!

Gas filler on the passenger side is common on German cars, and great for busy stations, where most people have the filler on the driver's side. To me, that is a positive, not a negative.

@Adam W Nelson hey I really like the cube!! I have a question do you feel you can merge on to the highway and pass other cars confidently?

Nice information nice video

I like the XB too! I'm a big fan of the BOX cars. I guess I just like them all. Thanks for the comment!

Agreed on most of your comments! Side winds are right down bad at times. I happen to think the ride is nice compared to the KIA Soul I'm coming from. The CVT I'm starting to get use to and I know what you mean about having to adjust your driving for it

35k views! This is the video that convinced me to buy my cube. Make that 35,001!

I'm around 6'1" and fit just fine. I had a friend of mine that is around 6'6" test it out and managed just fine. He couldn't believe how much headroom he had.

I have the same car, It is awesome no problems at all 140 000 miles runs like new. I flush all the fluids, change all filters, changed all spark plugs and spark plug wires. Ceramic brake pads. Go to a great mechanic and have them do a 3 step fuel fuel injection cleaning service. Make sure they use BG products. It gets rid of all carbon build up The car roars now. Also use royal purple engine oil it is better then mobil 1 one oil. It drives like a race car now!!!! Also use Trico Titan wipers they work the best. ALso buy the royal purple oil filter and change serpentine belt every 80 000 miles to be safe.

nice review

Adam, Nice review but you left out a very important fact that may have turned your con into a pro. The whole back seat slides forward about 5-6 inches. The handle runs all along the lower front of the rear seat to slide back or forth. Pull it up to release. When we go on vacation (just the wife & I) I slide it all the way forward. You can still slide front seats all the back.

I love the cube. Everyone I know thinks it's gross looking. But man I love it it makes me laugh. Good review by the way.

Bob, to be honest the we only shopped it to the KIA SOUL, which is what I traded in for the CUBE. We've had it for 10 months and about 20,000 miles and so far the ride is good. Please don't think you're getting into a Cadillac or anything like that but compared to the SOUL its ride is super nice. I do wish I had test drove the Scion XB but my wife just didn't like the look of the new ones. I am happy with my purchase and will now probably be a Nissan man... Thanks for the comment!

Con#4, the gas tank filler being on the "wrong" (passenger) side is a benefit in my opinion. In this State many stations allow only 1-way traffic.The lineups at the pump are always shorter with the filler door in the right side.

If only Adam Nelson were single in 2020!

This is why i bought an 03 model, works perfect center console, fuel on the right side, enough boot space only thing i dont like is it dosent like hot fast enviroments.

Thanks for the comment!

thanks for the comment!

your welcome! thanks for watching!

I like the illuminated door sill plates! I need to pick some up they really do look cool. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for sharing

I'm 6'5" and I fit fine. I need leg room because I drive with hand controls being disabled, and I need room under the steering wheel for them and my legs feet etc. This car has it. More head and leg room than a Jeep, an Element, or those other boxy cars.

Love it

So, Adam, how is the ride? And, what did you shop this against before you made your purchasing decision? Just curious.

is the CTV like an automatic care or a manual. dumb question i know but i just want to be 100% sure.

whoa, this video had a surge of popularity!

I hate shifters with a sideways button...front or no button is great! I'm looking to buy a silver one for around $5,000cdn as my winter beater car...to go with my 2012 iMiEV summer car.

I don't think I've ever seen the black interior! As far as the plastics on the car go I think it feels solid. We had a 2010 KIA SOUL and I love the Cube so much more. The transmission took some time for me to get use to and now I actually like it. Personal opinion its better in town than on the highway NOW that's not saying its bad on the highway. Please understand the car handles and drives great everywhere I just like it for a city commuter better. Hope that helps!

Thanks...not really sure what you mean by the "M" but I'll take it as compliment :-) I could use one every once in while!

Kani, I should have explained it better I am sorry. The Key Fob you carry in your pocket/purse is recognized by the car in where it is so if your on the outside of the car within 2-3 feet you can open the door. If you are inside the car with the Key Fob the car knows and will not let you unlock the outside of the car. I hope that clears things up but if not let me know and I can do a video on how it works.

Hey Adam, I want to buy Cube. I saw two in past few days. Did the test drive, great feeling smooth ride but have read few reviews of Cube owners had transmission broken. I need little confidence. Why transmission will break ? My Sentra 2006 transmission still good it has 111k now running great. And also one review says some CVT code what is code. Help me about Cube transmission. I really like to Cube.

thanks for the comment! The more I drive the Cube the more I like the Cube...hey that should be a slogan!

THANKS!

reason 11 why you should hate it,your the only person who actually bought one!!!

I'm sorry you feel my review was a waste of your time and I hope you find a more adequate review on this car. I originally did the review for fun...and that's just what I had doing it...was fun.

Not a dumb question! CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) is 100% automatic.

thanks for that The no center console is what killed it for me, otherwise i loved it

Thanks for watching and THANKS for the comment!

You have a lot of good points but I have to disagree with you on a detail of the cvt. I have a 2007 nissan altima with a cvt and it has not been noisy in the 5 years I had it. As a matter of fact it's quieter than all the regular automatics regardless of size of engine that I drove in my life. I believe it is the engine size that makes the cube noisy. I have test drove 2 cubes recently. That 1.8 L engine seems to need to work harder than a 2.5L in a nissan altima. It's going to be adjustment for me if my next car ends having a smaller engine lol!

I think it was around 4 times and cost $30 for a fill up with gas be around $3.20 per gallon. We had gas left over on that 4th tank. I think we averaged around 30mpg on the way up and around 34mpg on the way back.

thanks!

How tall are you I'm 6'4 and thinking of getting one of these

Manual. Always buy a Manual. Especially Nissan products. I bought a 15 32k mike Scion XB in March. It’s been great! 30 mpg if I keep a light foot, done better as well. Lots of Go. GreT Handlimg. Solid. Roomy everywhere. Expect many years and many miles. These Cibe cars need to be made beyond the Soul, which I like, but the new design isn’t as charming as it was. Plus I prefer Japanese cars.

I like mine the only bad thing I don't like about it is the flat screen windshield when a truck driver can be far away from me it still gets hits from rock dings easily

Personally I'd suggest an automatic and that's probably because I have driven manual for the past 12 years in Austin, TX (BIG City). Don't know much about the Nissan manual so I can't really say one way or the other. I can say that after driving the automatic CVT for a month "I LOVE IT". If a manual transmission is an option in your life I'd suggest doing more research! If you are only looking at manual because its cheaper I'd suggest NOT GOING THE CHEAP ROUTE! :-) Hop that somewhat helped!

and yes i like box car thats why i have a Scion XB. At least XB still look like a car. Can your cube fit a 70" Flat Screen boxed? ...my XB sure can.

Cheap mirror?

"Reason number 8..." holds up 7 fingers hmmm

I have a 2011 Cube and I don’t like that it doesn’t have any balls behind it. I’m actually planning on beefing it up a little. But it is good on gas though. And I don’t like the interior color. I want to tear everything out and redo the color. Black and yellow.

the cube makes practical sense if i was to get one but its the same complaint i have with the scion xbox err sorry xb

So you have a+10 and a -10 which leaves you at zero. So you riding a bicycle now?

You never now how many bodies you might need to fit in a car :-)

The Cube is a little smaller than the xB but personally I would rather have the extra 3 mpg the Cube gets over the xB

that would suck! we had a KIA Soul before this car and it was leatherish also but I like the CUBE way better

I love my mobile refrigerator :-) I'd drive a Scion also though. I'm more fartsy than artsy.

jazz hands!

CVT = 1 gear. The previous generation car was far better. Only problem - came with a 1.4 auto only. it looked better aswell.

@1:15 7 is 8?

I envy your leather covered steering wheel. The old (plastic) one is whack!

With the seats down i could just fit 4 regular sized bodies.

I would say thanks for the comment but I find it a bit rude. I am not homosexual but I do tend to speak with my hands and get made fun of it from time-to-time (yes I can take a bit of name calling and people making fun of me). Don't know why but I always feel sorry for people like you. People that have to put down to make themselves feel good.

:)

Pro number one try to lock the keys in the car can't be done

too funny! I get called out on that all the time by people I work with

4:20 on the clock

I need enough trunk space to hide my bodies.

How tall are you