llanody: Nissan Denki Cube Concept 2008

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The first generation of the Cube (designated Z10) was introduced in 1998. It shared the same platform as the Nissan Micra (known as the March in Japan and Southeast Asia), as well as the same 1.3 L engine. A CVT gearbox and four-wheel drive were optional. The Cube covered the gap in the Nissan lineup between the March and the Sunny. The first generation was sold only in Japan, though they have also been privately exported to the United Kingdom, Australia, and to Hong Kong.

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The second generation of the Cube, released in 2002 with a larger interior than the previous model. The combination of angled and curved surfaces was based on the third generation of the March, powered by a 1.4 L I4 engine. The model included the "e4WD" system as an option, which transfers power to the rear wheels when the front wheels spin via a small electric motor on the rear underside of the floor. The electrically powered system allows for reduced drivetrain drag when only driving in FWD mode.

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A CVT transmission was optional, and was made available in a stretched wheelbase version with seven seats, called the Cube³. With a CVT equipped Cube, the steering wheel button controls and the sport wheel button on the dash panel are located next to the hazard. In mid 2005, the cube had an optional upgrade with the new HR-series 1.5 L engine from the Nissan Tiida.

2008 Nissan Denki Cube Concept

All Cube models have optional extras including an Ion filter for cleaning the air and Nissan's 'smart key' which allows the driver to enter the car without having to use a key. Other options include a sunroof, 12 different styles of front grill and satellite navigation. Other specific models also have different styles of bodykits and fender flares. They come with optional 14 or 15 inch wheels and the Autech version with chrome stylings and a vinyl style of seat covering.

Nissan Denki Cube Concept 2008

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In 2008, Nissan revealed the Nissan Denki (Japanese for "electric") Cube Concept. Making its debut at the March 2008 New York International Auto Show, the Denki Cube Concept is a lithium-ion battery-powered electric vehicle. Nissan's compact lithium-ion battery technology provides batteries with twice as much energy compared with a conventional cylindrical battery of the same type.

Nissan Denki Cube Concept 2008

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2008 Nissan Denki Cube Concept
Although only officially produced for the Japanese domestice market, a UK based independent importer Car Imports Direct Ltd, imported over 500 BZ11 / BGZ11 Cube's between 2003 - 2008. These were a mixture of new and used models and were registered for UK use or exported to other EU markets.

Nissan Denki Cube Concept 2008

Nissan Denki Cube Concept

The Denki Cube Concept also serves as a preview of Nissan's future plans to sell a redesigned gasoline-powered (would be a new generation) Cube at Nissan dealers in the United States and Canada beginning in 2009 (called Nissan EV). Prototypes have been test driven by journalists and reports published in spring 2009.