NASHVILLE, Tenn. : February 24, 2009 - Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced complete pricing on the 2009 Nissan cube^®, which goes on sale in early May at Nissan dealers nationwide. In conjunction with the pricing announcement, a new “Reserve Your cube^®” program, which allows customers to research and reserve the cube^® of their choice, launches today at Nissan USA.


The dramatically styled Nissan cube^® has a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of $13,990 for the cube^® 1.8 equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission. Three other models are also offered: cube^® 1.8 S, priced at $14,690 with the 6-speed manual and $15,690 with the Xtronic CVT^® (Continuously Variable Transmission); cube^® 1.8 SL, priced at $16,790; and the cube^® 1.8 Krom specialty vehicle, priced at $19,360. Both the cube^® 1.8 SL and cube^® 1.8 Krom come with standard Xtronic CVT^®.

Available cube^® technology includes the Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Ignition, Bluetooth^® Hands-free Phone System, Rockford Fosgate subwoofer with six upgraded speakers, XM^® Satellite Radio (XM^® subscription required, sold separately) and Interface System for iPod^®.

In addition, cube will be available with more than 40 individual accessories, ranging from a unique 20-color interior illumination kit and “shag dash topper” to aerodynamic body kits and custom 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels – allowing cube^® owners to personalize their vehicles to reflect their own tastes and personalities.

“Cube has generated tremendous buzz for Nissan – it’s fun, functional and it’s an ideal extension of cube owners’ lifestyle,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, NNA. “Cube offers features that you just can’t put a price on – clever design, inviting interior, ease of driving and outstanding quality. No other car in its segment comes close to cube.”

“Reserve Your cube^®”
To help consumers navigate the expected strong demand for the new cube^® at launch, Nissan is making cube^® inventory information available online as part of a “Reserve Your cube^®” program. Accessed through NissanUSA.com/cube, buyers can view pricing, colors, trim and equipment available in their local areas, then contact a dealer to reserve a specific vehicle.

“The ‘Reserve Your cube^®” program will help facilitate conversations between customers and dealers, helping match cube^® and owner in a timely manner,” said Castignetti. “We’re excited about the cube^® launch and want to make the buying process as hassle-free as owning one.”

About the 2009 Nissan cube^®
The 2009 Nissan cube^® is designed to meet the practical needs of today’s active, environmentally aware drivers, providing a small footprint with a large interior space. The front-wheel drive cube^® is built on Nissan’s proven B-platform and is available with a standard 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine and a choice of Nissan’s advanced, smooth shifting Xtronic CVT^® (Continuously Variable Transmission) or 6-speed manual transmission.

Cube^®’s long list of standard safety features includes the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS), seat-mounted driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags, and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection. Cube^® also offers standard front-seat Active Head Restraints, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS), along with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).

Along with the long list of standard features on the cube^® 1.8, the cube^® 1.8 S adds body-colored outside mirrors, premium grade fabric, cruise control, cargo area cover and more. The cube^® 1.8 SL adds standard CVT, 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, auto on/off headlights, Automatic Temperature Control, Interface System for iPod^®, six speakers and more. The uniquely equipped cube^® 1.8 Krom includes an exclusive integrated body design, Krom 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, sporty interior treatment, Rockford Fosgate subwoofer, Xtronic CVT^® and much more.



[Source : NISSAN]