2012 Nissan Cube 1.8 SL
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- Photo: 2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 S, front left, 09-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Cube 1.8 SL Z12 Pearl White (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Cube for Torono Argonauts Left Side by Tabercil from Canadian, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Nissan Cube 1.8 SL in Platinum, Rear Right, 09-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan cube 15G interior by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2012 Nissan Cube 1.8 SL is a 122-hp inline-4 with a xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,680 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
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 27 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Cube measures 156.7 inches long on a 99.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,844 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,680 ($26,442 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $19,460 ($27,546 *) |
| 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 | Xtronic CVT |
| 1st Gear | 2.56 (33 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.69 |
| Final Drive | 5.47 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 28 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 | 16 x 6.0 in. aluminum-alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.0 in. aluminum-alloy |
| Tires Front | P195/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | P195/55R16 |
| 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 | 2,844 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 |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (17.4 % risk) |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan CUBE.
19 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan CUBE
Owner Complaints
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan CUBE. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 6 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 NISSAN CUBE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.