Overview
The 2013 Nissan Cube Wagon is a proud member of the subcompact wagon segment, locking horns with cars like the Kia Soul, the Fiat 500L, and the Scion xB. Spread across 2 trims, the Cube starts off at a base price of MSRP of $14,740 and carries on to $21,640. Its 1.8L inline-4 engine and 6-speed manual transmission give the SUV 122 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. A continuously variable transmission is optional on the base S trim and standard on the SL trim. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 9.7 seconds and boasts a payload capacity of 860 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Cube hatchback gets a combined EPA rating between 27 and 28 MPG, which is just average for the class, with most of its rivals reaching similar numbers. It also has a ground clearance of 6.3 inches.