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    Watch an introductory video on the new-to-the-USA Nissan Cube

    The 2009 Nissan Cube is being called “Mobile Device” and promotional language from its makers includes such language as “personalize it. share it. connect with it.” How exactly does one “connect” with their car? We’ll find out later. But my favorite phrase from Nissan is “Share a loungey interior and smart fuel efficiency with your top four.” Okay, if that doesn’t sound like Nissan wants to appeal to the boxy Honda Fit, Kia Soul, Toyota Yaris, and Scion xB crowd, I don’t know what does. Are they trying a little too hard to reach their targeted demographic of the trendy car lover? Or is the Cube all it’s hyped to be? While Nissan Cube forums are very slow right now, is it the quiet before the storm?

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