The first generation of the Nissan Cube comes in Japan in 1998 on the market
A successful design, so say stylists, draws from the fact that the form of the function follow. And as the automakers consider when developing a new vehicle on its functionality, so you are looking at the same time ever new forms to define the character of a model. At the end of the process of fitting name must be found then only that sums up all the claims in a single word. When the Japanese carmaker Nissan concept for a new one in the 1990s minivan developed, engineers and designers had complied with the requirement to accommodate as much space as possible in a compact body. For the minivan came straightforward as a sheet metal cube. So consequently the shape, so logically the appointment of the new model: Nissan Cube.
In the Year 2009, the Kia Soul comes to European markets
Since the South Korean carmaker Kia early 1990s had laid the foundation stone for its expansion into the European markets in 1998 by the competitors built Hyundai merged companys model range continuously. Small and compact cars, sedans of middle class as the Kia Magentis and has already become a classic series, such as the Kia Sorento and Sportage in the segment sport utility vehciles showed the will of the South Koreans to be present with a complete program in global markets. The strategy is to make cars in those regarded as challenging markets primarily on pricing for new customers attractive, was replaced over time by a new self-confidence, combined with the desire to make the Kia brand individual perceptible. Surrounded by a German designer, designed the models for the Year 2005 Tiger Nose-face and a more targeted on emotion type designation marked these efforts.
From the Year 2010, the Nissan Cube also comes to Europe
In Japan, on the platform of owned Nissan Micra constructive Minivan Nissan Cube has since fixed program of the manufacturer. This remained so when the much more demanding shaped came second generation after five years of construction on the market. The fabricated from 2002 models of the Nissan Cube presented the five passengers more head and leg room and offered in the end of 2003 long version with good 3.90 meters in length even a third row of seats and a total of seven people. Since the sales success persisted in Japan, has already been considered in the design of the introduced in 2008, the third generation of the Nissan Cube, the minivan for sale now outside Japan.
The engines for the Nissan Cube
For European markets, the Japanese Nissan Cube offered as both petrol with automatic switch as well as a manual gearbox for the 81 kW (110 hp) gasoline engine on. Indispensable included the introduction of a diesel engine, the Nissans partner Renault contributed with a 1.5 liter engine, which also mobilized 81 kW (110 hp). The consumption of diesel in combination with the automatic transmission was the manufacturer with an average of 5.2 liters at (135 g / km CO2).
The engines of the Kia Soul
The engine developed in the Kia Soul up to 91 kW (122 hp), while the diesel to a maximum of 95 kW was able to access (128 hp). The engines were each combined with a 5-speed gearbox. The measured average consumption was both the gasoline engine at about 6.5 liters, which a CO emission of 155 g / km corresponded. The diesel consumed in mixed mode measured a good 5.2 liters of fuel and thus came to a CO2 level of 137 g / km.