Nissan sold the first Cube only through Red Stage dealers, so most Japanese buyers never saw one in a showroom.
Median 66 hp across 165 similar cars
Lead trim: 1.3 CG13DE · up to 81 hp
Nissan Cube Z10Z10 · 1998–2002
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FactNissan sold the first Cube only through Red Stage dealers, so most Japanese buyers never saw one in a showroom.
The first Cube, introduced in 1998 on the Nissan Micra/March platform with the same 1.3 L four-cylinder, helping to narrow the gap in the Nissan line-up between the March and the Sunny. A CVT and four-wheel drive were optional, and it was sold only in Japan (exclusive to Nissan Red Stage dealers).
Collectors Spotted in the Nissan Cube Lineage
No member has published a public street spot of the Nissan Cube yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 CG13DE | 1998–2002 | 1.3 L Inline-4 | 74 hp | 76 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| 1.3 CGA3DE | 1998–2002 | 1.3 L Inline-4 | 81 hp | 80 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
Owning one
We don’t estimate running costs for a car like this. What it costs depends on its condition, its specialist and how it is driven, and an average would mislead.
Owners’ builds
Nobody has claimed one yet.
Photographs
Nissan's own designers said this Cube's interior was shaped by the 'enveloping curves of a jacuzzi' — spa styling applied to a boxy city car.
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Nissan sold the first Cube only through Red Stage dealers, so most Japanese buyers never saw one in a showroom.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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