2012 Nissan Cube 1.8 S
The 2012 Nissan Cube 1.8 S is a 122-hp inline-4 with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,580 MSRP.
It makes 122 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 127 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm, spinning to a 6,400 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.
The Cube measures 156.7 inches long on a 99.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,800 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,580 ($23,469 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $17,360 ($24,573 *) |
| Destination Charge | $780 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing |
| Horsepower | 122 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 127 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Redline | 6,400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, chain-driven, CVTC |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 81.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection, iridium spark plugs, naturally aspirated |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.73 (31 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.11 (56 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.45 (81 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.17 (100 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.97 (121 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.81 (145 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.69 |
| Final Drive | 3.93 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion-beam axle with integrated stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc, 11.02 x 0.95 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 11.73 in. dia. (not vented) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 6.0 in. steel |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 6.0 in. steel |
| Tires Front | P195/60R15 |
| Tires Rear | P195/60R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 156.7 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in |
| Front Track | 58.1 in |
| Rear Track | 58.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,800 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 48.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 47.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline