Nissan Cube
BZ11Stock varies — page stays liveThe BZ11 represents the initial front-wheel drive variant of the second-generation Nissan Cube. Powered by the 1.4-liter CR14DE engine, it introduced the model's signature boxy aesthetic and unique asymmetrical rear window design.
Engine
1.4L CR14DE I4
Displacement
1,386 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT / CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Nissan Cube — representative 2nd gen (Z11) imageChassis variants of the Cube
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
BZ111.4L CR14DE I41,386 ccFF4AT / CVT
YZ111.5L HR15DE I41,498 ccFFCVTZ121.5L HR15DE I41,498 ccFFCVT / 5MT / 6MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,730 mm
Width
1,670 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Weight
1,020 kg
Shipping volume
10.22 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
BZ11-000001XXXXXXOct 2002 – May 2005Early Z11 1.4L FWD
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This BZ11 was produced 2002–2005; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the BZ11
What engine powers the BZ11 Nissan Cube?
The BZ11 chassis is powered by a 1.4-liter CR14DE inline 4-cylinder engine.
Is the BZ11 Nissan Cube front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The BZ11 chassis code specifically denotes the front-wheel drive (FF) layout, whereas e-4WD models use the BNZ11 code.