2012 Nissan Cube gains New Limited Edition and Minor Equipment Enhancements

It's model year time for Nissan's Cube sub-compact. To cut to the chase, there are no mechanical or styling changes as Nissan simply enhanced the range with a new special edition version and added new colors and a couple of equipment features to certain trim levels.

For the 2012MY, the tall hatchback with the distinctive asymmetrical rear window gains a new limited edition model named S Indigo. Among other features, it includes a bespoke Indigo seat color, a standard navigation system with a 5-inch screen, rearview monitor, a Rockford Fosgate audio system, intelligent key with an illuminated push button ignition and 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

The SL trim level has been enhanced with the addition the Nissan Intelligent Key as standard while a front passenger seat armrest has been added on both the S and SL models.

Nissan also introduced five new colors for 2012 including Pearl White, Brilliant Silver, Gun Metallic, Cayenne Red and Bali Blue.

Pricing for the 2012 Cube has slightly increased with the base model starting from $14,980 (not including handling and destination fees), or $240 more than the 2011MY.

Model/ Transmission – MSRP (not including destination and handling charges)

Cube 1.8 M/T -- $14,980 USD
Cube 1.8 S M/T -- $16,420 USD
Cube 1.8 S CVT -- $17,420 USD
Cube 1.8 SL CVT -- $18,520 USD

 

 

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Nissan Townpod EV Concept May Hint at Future Cube

Although the Nissan Cube is not mentioned in its press release on the new VE Townpod concept is not difficult to make the connection between the two cars. But the eccentric looking subcompact survey, which received its world premiere today at the Paris Auto Show, uses the same technology zero emission Nissan LEAF in a large van-like body with suicide rear doors and style split trunk doors.

Inside concept model features a colorful interior, but spartan. All orders for accessories such as air conditioning and playback of multimedia files can be accessed through two centrally mounted digital screens.

The screen at the top of the dashboard is a dashboard that shows the vehicle speed, the battery status and remaining battery, while the lower screen offers touch all the commands for the audio system and navigation, and also allows users to make the entire system of car control.

The Nissan Townpod also called Pucks, which are rubber bullets, the size of a squash ball with a wide groove in them. The so-called "washers" can accommodate drink holders, cell phone rests, handbag hooks and other items spread on the inside.

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New Kia Ray Mini with Sliding Rear Door Introduced in South Korea

South Korea's Hyundai-Kia group continues to expand the new models, as if there was no tomorrow.

Today, Kia released the first pictures of new segment called mini-Ray, which is sold exclusively on the national society of Korea.

Around the square, reminiscent of models Scion xB and Nissan Cube, one of the highlights of the new Ray is the sliding rear passenger door that promises to facilitate the entry and exit parking spaces tight to accommodate bulky cargo.

Interestingly, Ray was a regular back door on the driver's side of the vehicle.

Kia says its new top city car has a versatile interior space for passengers and cargo.

The automaker has not released any information on Ray mechanical equipment.

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