Nissan Cube Z12

Third generation · 2009–2014 · 6 model years · 8 trims

Nissan Cube (Z12) – front Unverified
Photo: 2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 S, front left, 09-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2009 Nissan Cube 1.8 S, front left, 09-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Nissan Cube 1.8 SL Z12 Pearl White (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Nissan Cube for Torono Argonauts Left Side by Tabercil from Canadian, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2012 Nissan Cube 1.8 SL in Platinum, Rear Right, 09-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Nissan cube 15G interior by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All Nissan Cube generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2014
1.8 S (final US model year for the Cube nameplate) · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve 122 127 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 25/30 (28) $16,760
1.8 SL (final US model year for the Cube nameplate) · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve 122 127 lb-ft Xtronic CVT FWD 27/31 (28) $18,860
2013
1.8 S · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve 122 127 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 25/30 (28) $16,760
1.8 SL · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve 122 127 lb-ft Xtronic CVT FWD 27/31 (28) $18,860
2012
1.8 · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 25/30 (28) $14,980
1.8 S · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 25/30 (28) $16,580
1.8 SL · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft Xtronic CVT FWD 27/31 (28) $18,680
2011
1.8 · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 25/29 (28) $14,740
1.8 S · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 25/29 (28) $16,100
1.8 SL · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft Xtronic CVT FWD 26/30 (28) $18,200
1.8 S Krom Edition (final US model year for Krom) · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft Xtronic CVT FWD 26/30 (28) $21,640
2010
1.8 · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 25/30 (28) $13,990
1.8 S · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 25/30 (28) $15,350
1.8 SL · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft Xtronic CVT FWD 27/31 (28) $17,450
1.8 S Krom Edition · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft Xtronic CVT FWD 27/31 (28) $20,440
2009
1.8 · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 24/29 $13,990
1.8 S MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft 6-speed manual FWD 24/29 $14,690
1.8 SL · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft Xtronic CVT FWD 28/30 $16,790
1.8 Krom · Hatchback MR18DE 1.8L DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated, 16-valve, CVTC variable intake valve timing 122 127 lb-ft Xtronic CVT FWD 28/30 $19,370

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2014 1 Not rated
2013 1 Not rated
2012 0 Not rated
2011 0 Not rated
2010 2 Not rated
2009 3 Not rated

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.