Taking a road trip this summer? The experts at Kelley Blue Book explored 10 popular summer festivals and events from coast to coast, and then chose 10 vehicles they felt would kick those road trips up a notch. Features like a comfortable cabin, good fuel economy, reliability and superior over-the-road driving dynamics were considered, and the cube made the top 10. Whatever your journey, make it memorable in a cube®! [4]

The Nissan cube® is "funky, fun and futuristic", and those are just three of the many reasons the versatile vehicle was named AUTOMOBILE Magazine's 2010 Design of the Year. The cube's roomy, ergonomic interior and singular body styling are cited as further reason to bestow this honor on Nissan's innovative crossover. [1]

To become a 2010 Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating ("Good") in the front, side and rear impact tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as well as offer electronic stability control. [2]

It's cool to be affordable, kbb.com says: "High fashion and a low price make the Nissan Cube an excellent choice for buyers who want to look cool on a budget." Using the same set of criteria that consumers might, Kelley Blue Book chose only 10 favorites. They based their choices on safety, fuel economy, interior size, comfort, technology, fun to drive, and of course the cool factor. [3]

“It's incredibly cool-looking, comfortable to be in and comfortable to drive. It's also reasonably-priced.”

“The odd new Cube evokes the original Scion xB, but better; a surprisingly luxurious ride”

“The Cube's interior -- the faraway windshield, the nearly vertical windshield pillars, the open seating, the airy cabin and towering headroom -- is more studio loft than economy car.”