Nissan announced pricing of the 2010 cube today, with the base MSRP remaining at $13,990 with a manual transmission. The base price didn't move up by even a penny from 2009 MY base cube models.

For 2010, Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and steering wheel audio controls are now standard for cube S and SL models. New standard equipment for cube S models includes the Interface System for iPod's, MP3 CD-ROM playback capacity, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-sensitive volume control (SSV) and two additional speakers (six total). One new exterior color is available, Sapphire Black.

 

The Krom Edition adds a new 4.3-inch color audio display with USB connectivity and RearView Monitor, along with Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition as standard equipment. In addition, the 4.3-inch color audio display with USB connectivity and RearView Monitor is added to the optional SL Preferred Package.

On November 18, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the cube a Top Safety Pick under its new criteria. The cube earned the highest ratings in the front and side crash tests, and earned the highest rating in the roof strength test, withstanding over 7 times more than it's weight. It also aced the rear-crash test simulation, earning the highest rating of Good in each category.

 

theCD's take: We'd like to congratulate Nissan for making the second cheapest vehicle their lineup one of the safest cars in the world. Oh, and keeping the price down is great too!

 

Source: Nissan; IIHS