Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2011 Nissan cube

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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 7, 2010;; Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan cube®, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2011 Nissan cube, with its distinctive asymmetrical rear window, refrigerator-style rear door and wide range of personal accessories, once again occupies a unique place in the automotive world , with space for five in its lounge-like interior, or 58 cubic feet of cargo room, and more than 40 accessories to help buyers customize cube to their precise tastes and needs. The 2011 Nissan cube is available in three well-equipped models: cube 1.8, cube 1.8 S and cube 1.8 SL, and also in a special cube 1.8 S Krom® Edition.

Following a number of revisions for the previous model year, the 2011 enhancements are limited to the addition of a Secure Digital (SD) Card-based navigation system with 5-inch color touch screen, XM NavTraffic® capability, and USB connectivity to the cube SL Preferred Package and 1.8 S Krom® Edition; the addition of XM® Satellite Radio on the 1.8 S Krom® Edition (XM® subscription required, sold separately); and one new exterior color, Golden Ginger.

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the 2011 Nissan cube include:

About the 2011 Nissan cube

The front-wheel drive cube is built on Nissan's proven B-platform and is offered with a standard 122-horsepower 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 roomy interior is designed as an inviting social space for up to five passengers, with comfortable front seating and a three-position sliding, reclining theater-style rear seat. Unique interior features include asymmetrical Fine Vision gauges, "Water Drop" interior accents and detachable multi-hooks. Available cube technology includes the Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately), RearView Monitor and Interface System for iPod®.

The cube also provides excellent fuel efficiency of 31 mpg Highway with the CVT transmission. For 2011, the combined fuel economy rating increases to 29 mpg (from the previous 28 mpg).

The cube 1.8 S Krom® Edition includes exclusive upper and lower front grilles, fully integrated front and rear bumper fascias and body side sills, rear roof spoiler, and 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. Cube S Krom® Edition also offers a custom interior with exclusive black and gray seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum-trimmed pedals, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, upgraded audio system with Rockford Fosgate powered subwoofer, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately), RearView Monitor and navigation system with 5-inch color touch screen display.

About Nissan in 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 and has been recognized as a 2010 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.InfinitiUSA.com.

* MSRP excludes applicable tax, title, license fees and destination charges. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice.