The later model 2008+ Nissan Cube Z12 is also eligible for import if you want the newest Cube possible.
The Nissan Cube Z11 series (5 seat) and Nissan Cube Cubic or Cube3 (7 seat long wheel base) models have been extremely popular worldwide due to their unique box-like styling combined with just enough rounded edges to keep the model fresh and unique.
The outside dimensions do more than just create a distinctive and immediately recognisable silhouette, these also allow for a very spacious and practical interior with lots of headroom.
The 5 seater Cube seats 2 in the front and 3 in the rear, while the 7 seater Cube Cubic has 3 rows of seats in a 2 seat, 3 seat, 2 seat configuration. The longer wheelbase of the Cubic provides more interior space for the extra passengers and when not in use the rear seats can be folded down to allow more cargo space.
Both Cube and Cubic have many well placed and cleverly designed storage compartments, combined with the fold-down seats and the large tailgate that opens from one side to allow full rear access this makes them a very practical choice for everyday use.
The Nissan Cube was available with a 1.4L engine with standard automatic transmission, and a 1.5L engine with CVT (constantly variable transmission). The CVT has been reported as developing a number of revving issues and also being expensive to repair. This is probably the main reason why the 1.4L Cube is much more commonly imported to Australia and the 1.5L generally avoided.
Nissan Cubes come in either front wheel drive or a 4WD version where the rear wheels electrically activate when traction is lost to the front. The Nissan Cube Z11 is also available as a Cube Welcab or Cube Welfare which is factory fitted with disabled access features such as the Cube Sloper which has a remotely operated electric folding ramp for wheelchair access, flat floor and sloping rear to reduce ramp angle.
Nissan Cube Z11 compliance under SEVS covers models from 2002 to 2008, however few compliance workshops can comply the Nissan Cube or Cubic past the end of 2005 (due to additional emissions testing requirements from Jan 2006) and even fewer can comply the 1.5L model.
Compliance is available though so we can still assist you to source and import a Nissan Cube Z11 right up to 2008. They are cheap to buy at auction in Japan and we can source the best quality Z11 Cubes with genuine low kms (which can be difficult to find locally) and assist you to import them at the lowest cost direct prices.
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I took my time finding the right car too for our family, and I never felt pressured to hurry it along.
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I just received my imported family Van (Toyota Estima 3L G Premium edition).
Prestige Motorsport came recommended to me from two (independent) colleagues at work.
I won’t hesitate to say that Geoff gave me the very best customer service I have ever experienced.
Geoff is obviously very used to dealing with people who have endless lists of questions, and he does a brilliant job at addressing each and every one of these in a timely manner, (all with a great deal of patience). For what you would consider to be a very nervous experience (first time buying a car that you’ve never seen in another country) all the processes are pre-documented, clear to follow and work out exactly how they were described.
Prestige Motorsport have obviously dealt with all the caveats you would expect in this type of purchase, and so the resulting experience for me was very simple and smooth.
I took my time finding the right car too for our family, and I never felt pressured to hurry it along.
So… so far so good. The estimated final prices were accurate. The car is immaculate, even the compliance shop commented on what a great example it was and that Geoff had done very well. The after sales support has also been appreciated.
Thanks Geoff, you have my highest recommendation! I would not hesitate using your services again.