It looks like Nissan’s gas-powered Cube is going to be heading to the United States in 2009. Nissan 2008 already has released an all-electric version of the car in Japan and its popularity is unquestionable. In fat, the car has been making waves internationally since 2004 when it made its debut on the international stage. The United States was the odd one out.
The Nissan Cube looks to compete directly with the Scion xB from Toyota. Nissan is hoping to price the vehicle lowly enough so that students and young drivers will be able to make it a car of choice and still have enough money left over to add a slew of extra features, including custom graphics, stereo equipment, and other personalized features.
The Cube, which should hit most Nissan lots in early 2009 in the U.S., represents yet another car on the market with which fuel economy is a top priority.
For those with knowledge of Nissan cars, the advent of the Cube in America is exciting news. The Scion xB needs a direct competitor and most reports say that Nissan’s car is more than a suitable challenger. The small, boxy hatchback has made it big in Japan and has sold well internationally, so it’s probably only a matter of time before the same success is felt in the United States.
