FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2009 Nissan cube, (which went on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in May, has been named a "2009 Top 10 Coolest New Car Under $18,000" by Kelley Blue Book's kkb.com.

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In selecting the new cube in its first year of eligibility, the editors from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com stated:

"High fashion and a low price make the Nissan cube an excellent choice for buyers who want to look cool on a budget. The cube takes the compact box concept and elevates it with distinct details like asymmetrical rear styling and a supremely roomy and flexible interior."

The 2009 Nissan cube has a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $13,990 for the cube 1.8 equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission. Available cube technology includes the Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, Rockford Fosgate subwoofer with six upgraded speakers, XM Satellite Radio (XM(R) subscription required, sold separately) and Interface System for iPod.

"The cube(R) was designed to stand out in a crowd offering unmistakable style, a unique interior, over 40 available accessories, all at a great value. From the cube(R) 1.8 to the cube(R) Krom(TM), Nissan has proven that a box can definitely still be cool," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. "The Kelley Blue Book kkb.com accolade is a great way to kick off the summer and adds strong validation of cube's fun factor."

Along with the cube 1.8, three other models are also offered: cube 1.8 S, cube 1.8 SL, and cube 1.8 Krom, which offers an exclusive integrated body design, 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, sporty interior treatment, Rockford Fosgate subwoofer and more.

The new cube is available with more than 40 individual accessories, ranging from a unique 20-color interior illumination kit and "shag dash topper" to aerodynamic body kits and custom 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels - allowing cube owners to personalize their vehicles to reflect their own tastes and personalities.

About Nissan North America

In North America, Nissan's (Nasdaq: NSANY) operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.infinitiusa.com.

About Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)

Since 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource(R), has provided vehicle buyers and sellers with the new and used vehicle information they need to accomplish their goals with confidence. The company's top-rated Web site, www.kbb.com, provides the most up-to-date pricing and values, including the New Car Blue Book(R) Value, which reveals what people actually are paying for new cars. The company also reports vehicle pricing and values via products and services, including software products and the famous Blue Book(R) Official Guide. According to the C.A. Walker Research Solutions, Inc. - 2008 Spring Automotive Web Site Usefulness Study, kbb.com is the most useful automotive information Web site among new and used vehicle shoppers, and half of online vehicle shoppers visit kbb.com. Kbb.com is a leading provider of new car prices, car reviews and news, used car blue book values, auto classifieds and car dealer locations. No other medium reaches more in-market vehicle shoppers than kbb.com. For more information on the 2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, please visit www.kbb.com/coolcars2009.

SOURCE Nissan North America

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