Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
25 -27 City / 30 -31 HWY
Horsepower
122
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ran E
Unique looking and fun driving car.
Very spacious and lots of head space, super comfortable for the driver and passengers. This car also has a short nose so it is very easy for parking. The cvs transmission makes the driving very smooth. And this car is very affordable and easy to maintain.
accountCircle Lauren S
My car is much more spacious than what it looks like.
I absolutely love my car! The only complaint I have is that my back door is broken. But there are enough good things about my car that I love!
accountCircle Bailey P
My amazing 2012 Nissan cube.
It has so much room in the vehicle. It has an amazing turn radius. . One of the problems with my car is the locks on the back doors are no longer automatic, but it is still an amazing car. I would not trade my car for anything else. It had great gas mileage. I absolutely love my car.
accountCircle Chelsea A
How smooth the ride is despite being shaped like a box.
I like how much space it has inside as well as the storage. I don't like the shape of it, as it could be more aerodynamic. I also don't like how many blind spots the car has.
accountCircle Rn E
Fun little box car for commute.
The car has been extremely reliable thus far and gets excellent fuel mileage! The cube is very comfortable with thick padded seats and has plenty of headroom for tall people. The cube's 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine is not very powerful, but it makes a capable commuter car and that it has good maneuverability.
accountCircle Veronica L
Nissan cube is great for families!
The Nissan cube is very spacious, with lots of seating and headroom. It fits my small family very easily with room left for extra passengers. The cargo area is very large and fits tons of groceries and equipment for hiking trips. It is very quiet, and the stereo system is top notch. I definitely recommend for a small family that does not necessarily want a 'family' suburban or van!
accountCircle Karen H
Best car I ever owned in my life.
My Nissan cube is great! It has loads of windows so you can see everything. It has a side opening rear door so no bending. It has two compartments for storage which I love because I put groceries in there and items do not spill out. Five people can travel very comfortably in this vehicle. It gets awesome mileage which helps with higher gas prices. It has been pretty maintenance free with not many problems. I love how the driver's seat can lift up or down since I have arthritis. I also love the night light button you can turn on for the floorboard area. There is nothing I do not like about this vehicle. Everyone should at least test drive a cube!
accountCircle Allison M
The cube is an excellent car.
I love my cube. It drives comfortably. I am able to make long trips without feeling tired. It has lots of headspace. I like that it is kind of a smaller SUV. It gets good gas mileage. It is sometimes a little loud on the highway. I have had no major problems with the vehicle.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Justin S
Really good on gas and tires.
Horrible in the snow front wheel drive 4 cylinder good on gas not very aerodynamic harsh crosswinds when on the highway.
accountCircle Kayla W
It is annoying and I need a new one.
The car does not work anymore. It needs a new battery or something. We do not really know why it is not working.
accountCircle Gracie J
The speakers are great. There are a lot of cup holders. Drives great.
The cube is great car. I have drove the cube for four years now and I couldn't ask for a better car. It may look small from the outside but it is very roomy on the inside. It has great speakers and has aux hook ups for your phone. I highly recommend the cube.
accountCircle Allie M
Decently reliable vehicle with great visibility; great for in town errands
Very driver friendly; easy turning radius, great all around visibility due to decently sized back and side windows. Due to compact shape of the vehicle makes maneuvering pretty easy. Plenty of headroom and decently spacious legroom in both the front and back seating. Good for traveling short distances but struggles on hills. Acceleration is not as quick as other vehicles and engine isn't the quietest. Decently reliable with no noticeable worrisome issues after 7 years of constant use.

Nissan cube Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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1.8 Base
122 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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1.8 S
122 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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1.8 SL
122 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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2012 Nissan cube Owner Reviews

4.30
23 Reviews
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5 stars 61%
4 stars 22%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 4%
1 star 4%
accountCircle Ilse G on June 14, 2021
It is so spacious even though It's tiny on the outside and wastes no gas.
Great, reliable, spacious, gas friendly, parts for fixing are cheap, maintenance is cheap. I love everything about this car. It looks small but inside there is so much space to spread out and fit almost anything. I spend about 25 dlls a week on gas. It is amazing.
accountCircle Karen H on May 25, 2021
Best car I ever owned in my life.
My Nissan cube is great! It has loads of windows so you can see everything. It has a side opening rear door so no bending. It has two compartments for storage which I love because I put groceries in there and items do not spill out. Five people can travel very comfortably in this vehicle. It gets awesome mileage which helps with higher gas prices. It has been pretty maintenance free with not many problems. I love how the driver's seat can lift up or down since I have arthritis. I also love the night light button you can turn on for the floorboard area. There is nothing I do not like about this vehicle. Everyone should at least test drive a cube!

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Karen H.

It has great mileage. It also has good sized windows for view and an excellent trunk space. The rear door opens sideways making it easier than bending down. The trunk has two deep compartments which is nice for groceries etc. The maintenance is very minimal.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Karen H.

I do not have any cons on this vehicle. The only thing may be the electrical switches break for the windows and the tire pressure sensors. Each of the tire sensors costs $50 which is $200 total. I also have had an issue with replacing the sunshade visors which have broken.

Ranks #7 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2012 Nissan cube has an average owner rating of 4.30 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 23 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Nissan cube has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #2 of 23 other Compact SUVs.

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety