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2011
Fuel Economy
27 - 28 combined mpg
Horsepower
122 hp
Engine
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
Cargo Volume
58.1 cu ft
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2011 Nissan cube Review

KBB Editors

Updated December 23, 2019

Our editors drive and evaluate hundreds of new cars every single year, turning thousands of miles and countless hours behind the wheel into helpful reviews, ratings, and comparisons. They also have lives outside of work, or so they think. You’d be surprised what you can learn by hauling a dirt bike, hunting for a wayward sippy cup, or just packing the trunk full of groceries.

Pros

If you need the practicality of a roomy small car that gets good gas mileage, but your creative side strives to own something you don’t see in every driveway, the 2011 Nissan Cube is just the ticket. Unique accessories, like the shag dash pad, are both fun and functional.

Cons

If you’re thinking you’d like all the versatility and cuteness of the Cube, but with all-wheel-drive or a more powerful engine, you might be better off looking at something like the Suzuki SX4 or Nissan Juke.

What's New?

For 2011, the Cube SL Preferred Package and Krom Edition gain an SD card-based navigation unit with five-inch color touchscreen, XM NavTraffic capability and USB connectivity.

If the high cost of gas has one silver lining, it’s the proliferation of fun, cool and feature-rich small cars. No longer do frugal-minded drivers have to settle for a bare-bones subcompact – not when there are radically shaped five-passenger vehicles like the 2011 Nissan Cube from which to choose. With a price starting around $15,000, the Cube doesn’t ask owners to settle for less, offering a long list of standard safety features that have helped earn it an IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) Top Safety Pick award. Its unique exterior design, highlighted by the asymmetrical rear end and iPod-like lines, help the 2011 Nissan Cube stand apart from other box-type compacts (think Scion xB), as does its long list of unusual options and accessories.

2011 Nissan cube Pricing

2011 Nissan cube pricing starts at $5,252 for the cube Wagon 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $15,040 when new. The range-topping 2011 cube S Krom Edition Wagon 4D starts at $5,775 today, originally priced from $21,940.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
$15,040
$5,252
$17,430
$4,003
$18,500
$4,570
$21,940
$5,775

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2011 Nissan cube models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Driving the Nissan cube

While we doubt many driving enthusiasts will find the 2011 Nissan Cube much to write home about, as daily transportation it works just fine. On the highway, the Cube exhibits noticeable wind and road noise, but no worse than in most cars for this price range. The Cube’s inoffensive road manners include acceptable acceleration, reasonably tight steering and a suspension that delivers a smooth ride even when encountering uneven or choppy pavement. The Cube excels in the tight and narrow confines that are the urban jungle. With its small turning radius, compact dimensions and available rear parking sensors, the Cube is one of the easiest small cars to park and maneuver.

Interior Comfort

The 2011 Nissan Cube has an interior unlike any we’ve seen. The dash and door panels are peppered with rounded shapes, and interesting textures can be found throughout the cabin. Above the passenger’s heads is a large dome light surrounded by grooved ripples radiating out across the headliner; the same effect, which mimics a pebble dropped in water, is repeated on the speaker covers. The Cube’s upright sides make for a spacious interior capable of accommodating up to five people. Helping to balance the space requirements of both passengers and cargo is a sliding rear seat, which can be moved several inches fore or aft. Head and shoulder room is ample in all seating positions; the same can be said for legroom, especially in the rear seats.

Exterior Styling

Due to the angles of its body and the softened curved corners, the 2011 Nissan Cube might have more aptly been named the Nissan Die. Not quite cube-like, the Cube’s rounded fenders, headlamps and taillights are more oval in design, while its door and window cut outs feature similar contoured corners.
Without question the most interesting aspect of the Cube is its asymmetrical rear section that features wrap-around glass on one side and a body-color pillar on the other. Adding to the Cube’s distinctiveness is a wide variety of exterior accessories, not to mention the super-stylish factory-modified Krom edition.

Favorite Features

Styling
Making a strong impression with your looks is good, but doing so without spending a fortune is great. Love it or hate it, the Nissan Cube provides an undoubtedly eye-catching design at a price almost any car buyer can afford.

Rippling Headliner
With only a cursory glance, one might overlook the unique form of the Cube’s headliner. Even though a flat headliner would have been perfectly acceptable, Nissan’s designers decided to simulate the ripples created by dropping a pebble in water. The result is an interesting conversation piece and an indicator of Nissan’s commendable attention to detail.

Standard Features

Standard features found on the base 2011 Nissan Cube include a two-speaker audio system with auxiliary input, air conditioning, power locks with remote entry, a six-speed manual transmission and 15-inch steel wheels. The S trim adds a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, an iPod interface, steering-wheel audio controls, body color mirrors and cruise control. SL models get automatic climate control, automatic headlights and 16-inch alloy wheels. The Krom Edition offers a Rockford Fosgate audio system with subwoofer, XM Satellite Radio, SD navigation with NavTraffic, 20-color interior lighting package, Intelligent Key keyless entry and start, five-inch color monitor with RearView Monitor and a body kit with rear spoiler. Standard safety features include stability and traction controls, anti-lock brakes with brake assist and six airbags.

Factory Options

There are a few standalone options offered for the 2011 Nissan Cube, such as the 20-color interior accent lighting and the Interior Designer Package. Most other options require buyers to move up to the next-higher trim level to add equipment. The exception is the Preferred Package, offered for the SL trim, that adds a six-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system, RearView monitor, SD navigation with NavTraffic, XM Satellite Radio, keyless entry and engine start and fog lights. Small businesses might appreciate the special-order Cargo option, offered for the base Cube, which deletes the rear seats, armrests, cup holders and seatbelts, transforming the Cube into an efficient delivery vehicle.

Engine & Transmission

There is one engine offered for the 2011 Nissan Cube, a 1.8-liter four cylinder rated at 122 horsepower. Power is acceptable for a small, inexpensive and fuel-efficient car, but those who value rapid acceleration may be disappointed by the Cube’s performance. On base and S trims, a six-speed manual transmission is standard, while a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is optional on the S Trim and standard on SL and Krom trims. The CVT does a good job in maximizing the engine’s output and actually offers better fuel economy than the manual transmission, but some buyers may be put off by the way the engine seems to race under hard acceleration.

1.8-liter in-line 4
122 horsepower @ 5200 rpm
127 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 27/31 (CVT), 25/30 (manual)


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2011 Nissan cube Styles

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Engine
Cargo Capacity
Torque
Curb Weight
SL Wagon 4D
$4,570
28 MPG
122 @ 5200 RPM
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
58.1 cu ft
127 lb-ft
2849 lbs
S Wagon 4D
$4,003
28 MPG
122 @ 5200 RPM
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
58.1 cu ft
127 lb-ft
2801 lbs
Wagon 4D
$5,252
27 MPG
122 @ 5200 RPM
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
58.1 cu ft
127 lb-ft
2768 lbs
S Krom Edition Wagon 4D
$5,775
28 MPG
122 @ 5200 RPM
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
58.1 cu ft
127 lb-ft
2834 lbs
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2011 Nissan cube Depreciation

A 2011 Nissan cube has depreciated $2,026 or 36% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $3,466 and trade-in value of $1,457.

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2011 Nissan Cube Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
+ $109
$5,492
$3,359
2023
$478
$5,014
$3,179
2024
$1,380
$3,634
$1,613
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$168
$3,466
$1,457
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2011 Nissan Cube Depreciation

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
2849 lbs.
EPA Passenger
97.7 cu.ft.
EPA Total Interior
109.1 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gallons
Front Head Room
42.6 inches
Front Leg Room
42.4 inches
Max Seating Capacity
5
Minimum Ground Clearance
6.3 inches
Overall Length
156.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room
52.2 inches
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
58.1 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
33.4 feet
Wheel Base
99.6 inches
Width with mirrors
66.7 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Fog Lights
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors
Privacy Glass
Available
Rear Spoiler
Available

Fuel Economy

City
27 mpg
Highway
31 mpg
Combined
28 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic
Recommended Fuel
Regular

Performance

Horsepower
122 @ 5200 RPM
Torque
127 @ 4800 rpm
Engine
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter

Warranty

Basic
3 years / 36000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / Unlimited miles

Comfort & Convenience

  • Interior Ambient Lighting

Entertainment

  • iPod Connector
  • iPod Interface
  • MP3 Player
  • Satellite Radio
  • CD Player

Interior

  • Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Window Defroster
  • Power Outlet
  • Steering Wheel Controls
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Folding Rear Seat
  • Cloth Seats

Security

  • Alarm System

Technology

  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Hands Free Phone
  • Navigation System
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry
  • Push-Button Engine Start
  • Touch Screen Monitor
  • USB Port

2011 Nissan cube Safety

2011 Nissan cube Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Slip Control
  • Stability Control
  • Traction Control
  • Front Head Curtain Airbag
  • Front Side Airbag
  • Rear Head Curtain Airbag
  • Rear View Camera
Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Rollover Rating
4.0

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$4,570
$3,688
$4,949
$4,455
KBB.com Rating
N/A
N/A
4.0
3.7
Consumer Rating
4.7
3.9
4.2
4.1
Fuel Economy
City 27/Hwy 31/Comb 28 MPG
City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG
City 23/Hwy 31/Comb 26 MPG
City 23/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Safety Rating
N/A
3.0
5.0
N/A
Seating Capacity5555
Basic Warranty
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
5 years or 60000 miles
5 years or 60000 miles
Horsepower
122 @ 5200 RPM
158 @ 6400 RPM
164 @ 6200 RPM
138 @ 6000 RPM
Engine
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD

2011 Nissan cube Rankings

FAQs

Is the 2011 Nissan cube a good vehicle?

Yes, the 2011 Nissan cube is a good car. Its Kelley Blue Book rating of 0 out of 5 is within 10% of our average rating.

What is the MPG for a 2011 Nissan cube?

2011 Nissan cube city/highway fuel economy ratings range from 25/30 mpg to 27/31 mpg, depending on trim and equipment.

How much should a 2011 Nissan cube cost?

Used 2011 Nissan cube prices currently range from $4,570 for the S Wagon 4D to $5,775 for the S Krom Edition Wagon 4D when purchasing from a dealership, depending on a range of factors like equipment, mileage, and condition.

What's the cheapest Nissan cube?

The cheapest 2011 Nissan cube is the S Wagon 4D, with a Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price of $4,570.

Is the 2011 Nissan cube reliable?

The 2011 Nissan cube is part of the 1st-generation cube, which our owners give an above-average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5.

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