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Nissan Cube

Z12Stock varies — page stays live

The third and final generation Cube, the Z12, brought a modern redesign while preserving its iconic asymmetrical wrap-around glass. It was expanded globally to North America and Europe alongside its domestic JDM production.

Engine
1.5L HR15DE I4
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 5MT / 6MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Nissan Cube Z12Nissan Cube — representative 3rd gen (Z12) image

Chassis variants of the Cube

BZ111.4L CR14DE I41,386 ccFF4AT / CVTYZ111.5L HR15DE I41,498 ccFFCVT
Z121.5L HR15DE I41,498 ccFFCVT / 5MT / 6MT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
3,890 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Weight
1,180 kg
Shipping volume
10.88 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
Z12-000001XXXXXXNov 2008 – Oct 2012Early Z12
Z12-300001XXXXXXOct 2012 – Mar 2020Late Z12 with updated engine control

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This Z12 was produced 2008–2020; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.

KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Aug 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).
UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Aug 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).
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 Z12

Was the Z12 Nissan Cube sold globally?
Yes, unlike earlier generations which were predominantly JDM, the Z12 generation was exported to North America and Europe.
When did production of the Z12 Nissan Cube end?
Official production of the Z12 Nissan Cube ended in March 2020 without a direct successor.