When Will Nissan Cube Import Be Available?

[Wink]

Aerodynamics are for lamers.

I want one. Seriously.

[Beer Baron]

i dont think it ever will be. it wont meet any sevs criteria. unless you could argue it's shape as a unique design feature, and then get HPI to run a feature article on it. then it would satisfy sevs to get put on the list. BUT then you still need a RAW to apply for compliance for it. atm your only hope is move to japan for a year. buy one. then bring it back. or just go for a holiday in japan and rent one.

edit: I've been in one a couple of times now.

[kakimoto33]

I agree that the Cube will almost certainly never be allowed because it fails to meet the minimum power to weight ratio required for the SEVS scheme, that means it would have to have some sort of outstanding design features which is doesn't appear to have, so it would almost certainly be rejected if an application was to be submitted.

[Wink]

My dreams, now all shot down in flames.

[dontfeelcold]

minimum power to weight ratio?

[Beer Baron]

minimum power to weight ratio?

i'm not sure what you are asking? yes minimum power to weight ratio. it's pretty self explanatory I think.

[raz0r$harP.UK]

minimum power to weight ratio?

lol I think he wanted to know why that was a restriction Baron.

For a vehicle like the Cube to be considered for addition to the SEVS register (the list of the cars that could possibly be imported under SEVS), it must satisfy at least two of the following criteria: Appearance, Unusual Design Features, Performance, and Featured in specialist motoring magazines in factory condition..

Under the performance category, one of the requirements is a power to weight ratio greater 105 kw/tonne.

What J-Spec and Baron are trying to get at is that it could be featured in a magazine, but it would most likely not meet the appearance or unusual design features tests and hence be ineligible.

[akeenan]

i like the green ones with an army type look. wink if you want one bad enough send me some cash and ill look after it for you for a year

[dodgybrooks]

You need one of these. Daihatsu Naked. They look worse in the flesh, and they are K.

[lingeringsoul]

I think the cube design is unique enough

[Esc]

I think the cube design is unique enough

OOOO i want one!

thats hot.

[Iron Chef]

I'm working on the Toyota bB at the moment, using the appearance criteria. One aspect of it is silhouette, and I think it should qualify fairly well, as would the Cube.

Will see how we go with the bB first.

[Wink]

i like the green ones with an army type look. wink if you want one bad enough send me some cash and ill look after it for you for a year

Haha. Let me look at some prices on the auctions.

You need one of these. Daihatsu Naked. They look worse in the flesh, and they are K.

I have to say they don't even look half as good as the Cube.

[Maxx]

I'm working on the Toyota bB at the moment, using the appearance criteria. One aspect of it is silhouette, and I think it should qualify fairly well, as would the Cube.

Will see how we go with the bB first.

saw a dark blue in Adelaide. Would love to buy a Bb open deck if they are available

[Esc]

it needs a little gt wing bahaha

how much yen is one of these bad boys?

Edited February 17, 2007 by Nebz

[akeenan]

you can buy them for under 10,000AUD

[Wink]

Oh. My. God.

Nissan Cube squares up to Australia

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleD...ArticleID=52573

[heslo]

Hahaha, got your wish

[kitamijin]

Cube's are good little cars, but $25 grand? If Nissan think they can bring it in and rip eveyone off with it have got to be kidding. The cube is a great little car that should sell for less than $20K, same as the yaris etc.

[HuH]

Hahaha. That's too funny. I'm happy for you Wink. Put your name on the waiting list already?