Nissan Cube® Named a 2009 Top 10 Coolest New Car

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 www.kbb.com.

"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.

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