2009 Nissan NISMO 370Z prices and info...we have it and more

Quoted From Examiner.com:

Nissan announced pricing on the hot 2009 Nissan NISMO 370Z, the second generation of higher-performance versions of the carmakers sports car prepared by Nissan’s Specialty Vehicles Group in conjunction with Autech Japan, Nissan’s longstanding conversion partner.

The 370Z NISMO will have a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $39,130.

For that price, the NISMO-equipped Z-car will be fully equipped for high performance driving, with only three accessories offered, NISMO carpeted floor mats, illuminated kick plates on the door sills and a carpeted trunk mat.

Not surprisingly, the NISMO Z’s version of the 3.7-liter V-6 engine’s output will be bumped from the standard coupe’s 332 horsepower to 350 horses, which Nissan credits “in part” to a special free flow dual exhaust system and muffler tuning, and tweaks to the engine control module.

The only transmission offered will be a close-ratio 6-speed manual gearbox with the SynchroRev Match, the electronically-controlled rev matching synchronized downshift matching system that will shave years from learning to heel-and-toe, mainly because it doesn’t need to be done anymore.

Sports cars are supposed to go around corners and the NISMO 370Z better than ordinary Z’s, so Nissan’s primo sports car complies with a reinforced strut tower brace and a pair of "performance body dampers." These latter are horizontal transverse tubes, one lows in front of the radiator and the other by the rear suspension pickups. With the magic of pistons and hydraulics, the dampers compensate for road-input vibrations and add stability, performance feel and are said to improve turn-in.

Beyond that, the NISMO-turned suspension has its own springs, shocks and anti-roll bars, plus the obligatory bigger wheels and tires. Nineteen-inch RAYS forged-aluminum alloy wheels are wider than the standard wheels and a have a skinny spoke design that are the rolling stock equivalent of a thong: they get the job done but really do a good job of showing what’s beneath. The round and black that come with them are Yokohama ADVAN Sport Y-rated high performance tires. Tire sizes are staggered—wider at the rear than front. The numbers on the sidewall read 245/40R19 front and 285/35R19 rear.

Nissan Sport Brakes and a viscous limited-slip differential are also part of the NISMO modifications to the Z.

The NISMO 370Z will be easy to spot. Instead of the hyper-decorations of its predecessor, the second generation is plainer for improved aerodynamics. The changes from the standard 2009 370Z include and extended nose with a canard design at each corner to increase downforce, plus a chin spoiler integrated into the design. New side sills and an alteration to the rear fascia improve airflow under the Z. And it wouldn’t be a NISMO Z without a magnum-sized rear wing.

The interior reminds the driver even before pushing the start button that it’s the NISMO edition of the Nissan 370Z with NISMO embroidered in red and white on the fabric sport seat seatbacks which are accented with red stitching. Red stitching also is used on the leather steering wheel. The shifter is leather covered as well, the instrument panel has an exclusive NISMO tachometer and the NISMO Z gets aluminum trimmed pedals.

And for bragging rights and a form of ensuring authenticity, every Nissan NISMO 370Z has a serially numbered identification plate on the bulkhead behind the seats.

Having just driven the standard 2009 Nissan 370Z equipped with sport package—expect a full review soon—we’re looking forward to sliding behind the wheel of the NISMO Z as well. We’ll keep you posted.

Nissan cube Named a '2009 Top 10 Coolest New Car Under $18,000' by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com

Quoted From Market Watch:

FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 19, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The all-new 2009 Nissan cube, (which went on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in May, has been named a "2009 Top 10 Coolest New Car Under $18,000" by Kelley Blue Book's kkb.com.

In selecting the new cube in its first year of eligibility, the editors from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com stated:
"High fashion and a low price make the Nissan cube an excellent choice for buyers who want to look cool on a budget. The cube takes the compact box concept and elevates it with distinct details like asymmetrical rear styling and a supremely roomy and flexible interior."

The 2009 Nissan cube has a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $13,990 for the cube 1.8 equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission. Available cube technology includes the Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, Rockford Fosgate subwoofer with six upgraded speakers, XM Satellite Radio (XM(R) subscription required, sold separately) and Interface System for iPod.

"The cube(R) was designed to stand out in a crowd offering unmistakable style, a unique interior, over 40 available accessories, all at a great value. From the cube(R) 1.8 to the cube(R) Krom(TM), Nissan has proven that a box can definitely still be cool," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. "The Kelley Blue Book kkb.com accolade is a great way to kick off the summer and adds strong validation of cube's fun factor."

Along with the cube 1.8, three other models are also offered: cube 1.8 S, cube 1.8 SL, and cube 1.8 Krom, which offers an exclusive integrated body design, 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, sporty interior treatment, Rockford Fosgate subwoofer and more.

The new cube is available with more than 40 individual accessories, ranging from a unique 20-color interior illumination kit and "shag dash topper" to aerodynamic body kits and custom 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels - allowing cube owners to personalize their vehicles to reflect their own tastes and personalities.

Motor Trend First Drive: Nismo 370Z

Quoted From Motor Trend:

First Drive: 2009 Nissan Nismo 370Z
C'mon, Try Me: From Boy-Racer to Ground-Effects Track Car

By Scott Mortara
Photography by Julia LaPalme

Everything about the all new Nissan NISMO 370Z is better: interior, exterior, and especially the performance. Horsepower and torque have been bumped up a bit. The NISMO gets 18 more horsepower than the 370 sport, along with 400 more revs, while the torque is up by six pound-feet.

But the real story is how different this car feels from its predecessor, the NISMO 350Z. The crisp turn in is still there, but now you get good rotation as well. Going into a corner, the front end bites hard just as the rear starts to come around letting you get through and out of the turn even better. This new feel gives you amazing confidence, really letting you push the car hard. All this is possible due to the new suspension tuning: The front spring rate has been increased by 15 percent, rear by 10, front stabilizer rate is up 15 percent, rear 50, and the front damping factor is up 40 percent with the rear up a considerable 140 percent, all of which increases roll stiffness by 15 percent. These adjustments have made the NISMO an incredible track car.

The exterior has significant changes as well. Gone are the boy-racer looks and front fangs, replaced with a much more subtle yet equally effective ground-effects package.

The front appears similar but the rear is completely different than the NISMO 350Z's. The large, square tail and rear diffuser have been replaced with a much cleaner, more integrated rear end. The diffuser is still there, but it doesn't stick out as much, giving the car much sleeker look.

As for the interior, changes are not as drastic, just a bit of decoration. Nissan has adorned the seats and tachometer with the NISMO name and added a numbered NISMO plaque between the seats. Additional NISMO emblems are found on the strut tower brace, each wheel, the rear hatch, the exhaust finishers, and the dampers -- that's 16 in all.

It's nice to see a company evolve its product, taking something that was good and making it better. That's exactly what Nissan has done with the new NISMO 370Z.

Renault-Nissan Electric Vehicles to Feature Swappable Batteries

From The Motor Report:

THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE REVOLUTION is well under way.

To bolster its position as one of the leaders of the emerging propulsion technology, Renault-Nissan has announced the first details of the recharge system to be used on its forthcoming electric vehicle range.
When Renault’s first EV goes on sale in Europe in 2011, owners will be able to recharge their cars in one of three ways. Regular and quick recharges will be available by simply plugging the car in whilst parked, for those in a real hurry though a complete battery swap will also be available in under three minutes.
A regular charge will see a depleted battery fully charged in between four to eight hours, depending on the outlet voltage.
Quick charging the battery will restore 80 percent of the batteries charge in just 20 minutes.

Battery swapping would be done in a fully automated process as displayed by the likes of Better Place, who is currently in talks regarding the setup of a network of recharge points and swap stations along Australia’s East Coast.
While customers would own their vehicles, Renault-Nissan would own the high-cost battery packs which will be leased to vehicle owners.
Public and private business will provide recharge and battery swap facilities which would be billed on a similar system to a mobile phone. A fixed fee for a set distance with the option to add additional kilometres to the traveling range as required.

Renault will have its first electric vehicle, a production version of the Kangoo ZE concept ready for sale by 2011. Nissan will offer an EV of its own in Europe the following year.

Nissan Australia confirmed to The Motor Report that its first EV model will also arrive in Australia in 2012.
Subaru’s All-Electric Stella and Mitsubishi’s i MiEV electric vehicles have already hit the roads in Japan and Mitsubishi has complied the i MiEV with Australian Design Rules, pending head office approval of the vehicle for sale in Australia.

While there is no word yet on how replaceable the batteries of those models are, both could potentially be launched here soon and with the help of re-charge suppliers, the electric dream may not be far off becoming a reality in Australia.

Nissan GT-R SpecV shows that it can deliver more power

From 4WheelsNews.com:

Judging from the recent available photos that contrasts both Nissan models, it seems that the assumptions, that the SpecV model would not be receiving any significant power upgrades over the standard GT-R, but would instead focus on improving driving dynamics through weight reduction and handling modifications, were not accurate.
It shows that the exhaust wheel of the new SpecV is larger than the regular Series II GT-R and comes with a flatter blade, indicating that the new model will come with a different turbocharger. This is good news to tuners since they can expect to squeeze out more power from it before it maxes out. However, the important discovery here is that the SpecV will overshoot the regular GT-R’s 485hp (362kW). This further explains why the pricing for individual parts of the SpecV shows the turbochargers as a separate part and priced higher than the standard GT-R model. This is not the first time that Nissan has underrated the power yield of its GT-Rs. Because of the voluntary power limit of 276hp (206kW) in Japan, this has become a common practice for versions of the preceding R34 model. Photo after the jump!

Nissan Unveils "By Wire" EA2 Concept

From Edmunds Inside Line:

The mock-up of the Nissan EA2 concept is done on the-first generation Murano chassis. (Photo courtesy of Nissan Motors Corporation Inc.)

(Photo courtesy of Nissan Motors Corporation Inc.)

With the center console out of the way, passengers can move easily between the two front seats. (Photo courtesy of Nissan Motors Corporation Inc.)

The drive-by-wire EA2 offers a fold-up center console and column-less steering. (Photo courtesy of Nissan Motors Corporation Inc.)

CASCAIS, Portugal — Imagine a small car with the elbow room of a midsize sedan, or a short SUV with ample room for seven. Designers and engineers at Nissan Motor Corporation have, and the resulting concept vehicle was unveiled in Cascais, Portugal today as the automaker kicked off a show and tell of its global product line for North American journalists.

Thinking behind the "EA2" Concept isn't revolutionary: Eliminate a lot of the plumbing and mechanical linkages that make brakes, steering and transmissions in today's cars work and you free up tons of space for designers to work with.

The EA2, built on the first-generation Murano crossover SUV platform, does all that, and more.

Replacing the conventional braking system with one that's electronically actuated and replacing conventional steering with a wheel that sends steering input signals via electrical wires rather than a solid steering shaft have enabled Nissan to increase interior length by 110 millimeters, or 4.33 inches — room enough for a third row of seating.

The by-wire steering also helps improve ingress and egress through the use of a smaller-diameter yet still easy-to use steering wheel.

Replacing mechanical transmission linkage with a shift-by-wire system permitted designers to use a movable center console that, Nissan says, makes it "easier to move between the driver and front passenger seats."

That's while the vehicle is parked, we hope.

Replacing all those pumps and mechanical links with wires also results in a considerable weight reduction that could make it possible to use smaller, more fuel-efficient engines to provide the same level of performance in new, "skinnier" by-wire models of various cars and trucks.

And fuel efficiency is the auto industry's grail these days.

What this means to you: Lighter, quieter, more spacious cars and trucks, possibly even slightly more fuel-efficient, starting in the luxury segments but moving down to everyman territory if there's sufficient demand. — John O'Dell, Senior Editor, Edmunds' Green Car Advisor

WE'RE BEGGING YOU!!!

Why are we begging?

For the month of May, Nissan has given our store an objective. We have a specificed amount of certain model new Nissan we MUST SELL before the end of the month to receive our Nissan incentive! At the moment I write this blog post, we only have FOUR CARS LEFT to hit this incentive. The specific vehicles on the list are Altima, Maxima, Rogue, Murano, Frontier and Titan.
5/29 3:05PM Update: THREE more to go! Once we hit our number, the deals are GONE!

6/01 4:32PM Update: TWO more to go! Today is the LAST DAY to take advantage of these amazing deals. If you call me today, we will sell you an in-stock vehicle AT INVOICE MINUS REBATE!

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6/01 11:05PM Update: WE HIT OUR GOAL (plus one)! THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all customers who came in to help us reach our goal. We're always happy when we get to give great deals that help us both out. :)

What does it mean to you?

To hit this objective, we will take ANBY RESONABLE OFFER. If you were thinking about purchasing any of the vehicles listed above, now is the time to make an offer! Do you want more money for your trade? The time is NOW! We are willing to do whatever we need to do to hit this number.

What kind of deal can you get?

Below are a few examples of the types of discounts available:

Altima - up to $3,587

Maxima - up to $4,798

Rogue - up to $3,354

Murano - up to $4,755

Frontier - up to $4,755

Titan - up to $8,409!!!!

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Wade Nissan Saved the Day!

I found this on Edmunds.com today:

by Moabite on 12-30-08 (08:51PM)

Pros: Clean, professional, competent, helpful, friendly (maybe they're all Boy Scouts), nice waiting room
Cons: Not a single one in my experience there

Back in August of '08 while visiting St.George, the front wheel drive gearbox on my 2005 Titan began to fail. This really caused me some concern since I was about 2500 miles from my home in Maryland. When I pulled into Stephen Wade Nissan, it was very obvious this was a well run dealership. The place was spotless, the staff was exceptionally helpful, and their master mechanic immediately diagnosed the problem. I was sure I would be spending several extra days in St.George while they waited for a new gearbox to be delivered, so I was astounded when they told me they had one in stock and it would only take about two hours to replace! I had some business I had to attend to and they had a driver deliver me to where I needed to go and then called me about an hour and a half later to tell me my truck was ready to go. When I got back to the dealership, my truck was fixed and they had even washed it! None of this cost me a penny since it was still under warranty. My experience with Stephen Wade Nissan was by far the best of any dealership with whom I've ever dealt over the years. We purchased property while in St.George and hope to move there in 2009 and I can say with certainty that Wade Nissan will have me as a customer for all my car needs.

Rumor mill: Nissan to launch hybrid Z

Quoted from Cartech blog:

by Wayne Cunningham

The 370Z might get extra boost from an electric motor, if the rumors are true.(Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET)

Rumors running around the Internet suggest that Nissan will offer a hybrid version of its 370Z sports car somewhere around 2012. Currently, Nissan's only hybrid is the Altima sedan, with a power train licensed from Toyota. But Nissan has long promised a car with a hybrid system developed in-house, and showed off a concept car that would use this system, the Essence, at the Geneva auto show. The first production car featuring Nissan's own hybrid system should be based on the Infiniti M45, expected to come out in 2010. Nissan has been working on lithium ion battery development in partnership with NEC.

The 370Z hybrid could be the first hybrid sports car, although Honda has been working on its own CR-Z, which should come out as a sporty but compact hybrid. Even if Honda beats Nissan to the punch, a 370Z hybrid would be more powerful and likely have better handling, if our experience with the 2009 Nissan 370Z is any indication. According to the rumors, the 370Z hybrid would use the same 3.7-liter V-6 as the standard version, but would get extra boost from an electric motor. The car is supposed to also have plug-in capability, and use similar battery technology to that which Nissan is developing for its pure electric vehicle.
(Source: 370Z.com)

Consumer Reports: 2009 Nissan Titan SE 4x4 Crew Cab Is Best American-Made Deal

Quoted from Edmunds.com:

Report: 2009 Nissan Titan SE 4x4 Crew Cab Is Best American-Made Deal

YONKERS, New York — The 2009 Nissan Titan SE 4x4 Crew Cab, with a potential savings of 25 percent below its $33,200 MSRP, is the best American-made car deal at the moment, according to a new study by Consumer Reports. The consumer watchdog issued a list of the Top 40 best American-made car deals in time for the Memorial Day weekend shopping period.

Coming in second is the 2009 Ford Focus SES sedan, with a potential savings of 20 percent below its $17,865 MSRP. The 2009 Ford Focus SES coupe came in third, with a potential savings of 20 percent below its $17,865 MSRP.
Ford had the most models on the list with 10, including the 2009 Ford Mustang GT Premium coupe in the fifth spot. This version of the Mustang has a potential savings of 20 percent below its MSRP of $29,160.
To make the list, a vehicle must have performed well in Consumer Reports' testing, have average or better reliability and good overall safety. "Also factored into the overall analysis were customer rebates and hidden dealer incentives," said Consumer Reports in a statement.
The entire list can be seen at Consumer Reports' Web site.

More Cube Wallpapers!

I got these great Cube wallpapers from annakarenine, a friend of ours on Twitter. If you like them and download them, be sure to tell her thanks!

iPhone cubicorn wallpaper

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iPhone cubicherry wallpaper

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iPhone cubetini wallpaper
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A Murano CONVERTIBLE?

I found this article on Truck Trend. Sounds crazy to me, but could be quite a cool car if it's done right. Let me know what you think.

2011 Nissan Murano Convertible Will Reportedly Hit Dealers by Summer 2010
May 14, 2009
By Benson Kong

A Nissan Murano convertible made news tickers nearly 9 months ago, but little has been heard about it since that last summer. Reportedly, it is still in the works and is slated for a release by the summer of 2010 as a 2011 model. It will be released in limited numbers and is targeted at empty-nesters who want a fun ride for the grandkids with all the amenities. Similar to the current 370Z, the Murano convertible will use a soft top to keep the weight and cost down.

In addition to the soft top, the 2011 Nissan Murano convertible will use a two-door configuration, and be powered by the current 3.5L V-6 with 265 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. The transmission is expected to be Nissan's CVT, which will be linked to either front or all-wheel drive.
Source: Motor Authority

Use Cruise Control to Increase MPG? It Really Depends on Your Personality

From Cleancartalk.com:

Advices abound about how you can improve your car’s mileage or miles per gallon (MPG) by using the cruise control. Essentially by using your car’s cruise control, you are telling the car to travel at a constant speed regardless of road conditions. It’s a very nice feature originally offered to allow driving on long trips without getting fatigued.

Here are a few ideas and advices from eZinearticles.com , ecomodder.com and Daily Fuel Economy Tip. There are countless others if you google for them.

By definition, cruise control keeps your car at a constant speed. Manufacturers build some “smart” into the system by allowing cruise control activation only above a certain speeds, typically around 25-30 miles per hour (mph) for most cars. This means you can’t use cruise control in relatively low speed stop and start driving, or in other words, most city driving. The system is not designed for such driving environment.

In city driving where sometime you can get up to 40 mph, I find it’s more of a hassle to put on cruise control than it’s worth. This is because, more than likely, you wouldn’t be able to drive at that speed for too long before having to slow down again. So for most city or stop-and-go driving, cruise control does not do anything for you in terms of fuel economy.

Cruise control really shines when it comes to long trips. That’s what cruise control was originally built for anyway. In more environmentally conscious times like now, this little invention can also save you real dollars. If you do it right, that is.

On my many long drives between San Diego and Los Angeles, a very hilly drive along the California coast, the best mileage I get has been with my foot regulating the speed, no cruise control. I regularly achieve around 29 mpg in “manual” (foot) mode, while could only squeeze around 25 mpg with the cruise control on most of the trip. On the other hand, for the relatively flatter drive from Southern California to Las Vegas, for example, cruise control can really show its benefits. For the typical driver I think it will boil down to a combination of 3 things: convenience (long drive with less work on the pedal), fuel economy (get the best mpg with or without cruise control), and habits (subconscious actions without special awareness). No matter what camp you are from, here’s the reality.
On a given long-distance drive you can encounter a combination of flat, hilly and stop-and-go driving conditions. If you want to arrive with great feelings and no foot/leg fatigue, then go cruise control the whole way, except of course during very steep hills and in heavy traffic. If you’re more about getting there with the least fuel consumed, then set cruise control for long stretches of flat highway but take more active role to regulate speeds during hilly portions and stop-and-go traffic. Finally if you don’t care, then of course do what you want and just enjoy the trip.

There you have it. It’s really up to each of us to do the right thing, for us and for the environment. Take your pick.

Nissan Cube Desktop Backgrounds!

Here are a few cool cube backgrounds we found here. We hope you enjoy!

The ALL NEW cube is ON SALE NOW!

From The Auto Channel:

May 10, 2009: The all-new 2009 Nissan CUBE went on sale last week at Nissan dealers nationwide, sporting an engaging asymmetrical exterior design, socially oriented lounge-style interior, a powerful and fuel-efficient 1.8-liter engine, six standard air bags, a full catalog of innovative accessories, a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of $13,990 and one other thing – an innovative marketing campaign centered around a downloadable-content-rich “cube® Mobile Hub.”

“A vehicle as unique as the new Nissan cube® deserves an equally breakthrough launch,” said Christian Meunier, vice president, Nissan Marketing, NNA. “We envision owners using their cubes® as one of their essential mobile devices, connecting with friends, sharing music and sharing fun. It’s a natural extension to have our marketing be just as involving – giving owners and prospective buyers alike a variety of ways to interact with and learn more about this unique new vehicle.”

Access to the “cube® Mobile Hub” will be available (beginning May 15) through a shortcode or “text to” number incorporated into the traditional marketing media mix, including television, print, direct mail and interactive. Once at the Mobile Hub, users will have the opportunity to download unique content, such as wallpapers, videos, music, ringtones and a link to the nissanusa.com mobile site.

The iPhone® app, “cube® Party Roundup,” is scheduled to go live on June 15 and will be available for play in single-player and multi-player modes (up to eight friends). The personalizable, mission-based driving app sends the player around a city picking up friends, ice, music and other items before a party.

Additional levels allow the player to pick up dates, go to concerts and other activities, all the while navigating around various obstacles to complete the mission. A Facebook version of “cube Party Roundup,” where users will be able to share their progress with friends, will go live in early July.
In addition to the “cube® Mobile Hub,” customers can research information on the new cube®, read product reviews, locate local Nissan dealers and even order custom cube? t-shirts at www.NissanUSA.com/cube.

2009 Nissan cube Pricing The dramatically styled Nissan cube® has a starting MSRP of $13,990 for the cube® 1.8 equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission. Three other models are also offered: cube® 1.8 S, priced at $14,690 with the 6-speed manual and $15,690 with the Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission); cube® 1.8 SL, priced at $16,790; and the cube® 1.8 Kr?m specialty vehicle, priced at $19,370. Both the cube® 1.8 SL and cube® 1.8 Kr?m come with standard Xtronic CVT®.
In addition, cube® is available with more than 40 individual accessories, ranging from a unique 20-color interior illumination kit and “shag dash topper” to aerodynamic body kits and custom 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels – allowing cube® owners to personalize their vehicles to reflect their own tastes and personalities.

About the 2009 Nissan cube® The 2009 Nissan cube® is designed to meet the practical needs of today’s active, environmentally aware drivers, providing a small footprint with a large interior space. The front-wheel drive cube® is built on Nissan’s proven B-platform and is available with a standard 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine and a choice of Nissan’s advanced, smooth shifting Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) or 6-speed manual transmission.

Cube®’s long list of standard safety features includes the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS), seat-mounted driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags, and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection.

Cube® also offers standard front-seat Active Head Restraints, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS), along with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).

Along with the long list of standard features on the cube® 1.8, the cube® 1.8 S adds body-colored outside mirrors, premium grade fabric, cruise control, cargo area cover and more. The cube® 1.8 SL adds standard CVT, 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, auto on/off headlights, Automatic Temperature Control, Interface System for iPod?, six speakers and more. The uniquely equipped cube® 1.8 Kr?m includes an exclusive integrated body design, Kr?m 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, sporty interior treatment, Rockford Fosgate subwoofer, Xtronic CVT® and much more.

Available cube® technology includes the Nissan Intelligent Key™ with Push Button Ignition, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, Rockford Fosgate subwoofer with six upgraded speakers, XM? Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and Interface System for iPod®.
About Nissan North America In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at http://www.nissanusa.com/ and http://www.infiniti.com/.