The Nissan Cube 1.6 CVT, from the third generation, is a compact van whose upright shape and continuously variable drivetrain shape how it behaves in tight urban surroundings.
3 generation · Compact Van
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The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
170 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Variable
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
No
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
FWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
76 × 88 mm
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
1596 cm³
Engine location
Front, transverse
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
110 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
81 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
9.5
Maximum power rpm
6000 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
147 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
4000 rpm
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
12.4 s
Engine power system
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
4
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Euro 4
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
Not provided
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
52 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Fuel consumption city
8.8 l
Average consumption
7 l
Fuel consumption highway
5.9 l
Dimensions & body
Doors number
5
Number of seats
5
Width
1695 mm
Height
1670 mm
Length
3980 mm
Body type
Compact Van
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
2530 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Minivan
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1480 mm
Trunk volume max
1645 l
Trunk volume min
322 l
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1475 mm
Max weight
Not provided
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
160 mm
Identity & configuration
Body code
Z12
Vehicle class
M
Body designation
NZ12, Z12
Right-hand drive
Yes
Additional specifications
Stop
2019-12-31
Start
2008-11-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Semi-independent, torsion
Front suspension
Independent, spring
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Engine and Transmission
In a compact van running a variable transmission, neutral mechanically disconnects the driven wheels from the engine, so the crankshaft can turn while no drive torque reaches the front axle. That separation is what allows the vehicle to be pushed or towed short distances.
Drivetrain and Everyday Driving
On a front-wheel-drive layout, each front tyre meets the road through one small contact patch that must simultaneously carry rolling, steering and driving loads. Because grip there is finite, hard acceleration mid-corner asks the same rubber to do two jobs at once.
Body and Practicality
A compact van's outline is fixed and boxy, so the corners sit close to where the body sides end rather than tapering away. When parking, the space you judge at the mirror line is roughly the space the whole body occupies.
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