Perhaps the most interesting vehicle of 2010, the new Nissan Cube wears asymmetrical styling that took its inspiration from a bulldog wearing sunglasses, and has water ripple rings sculpted in the roof liner. Based on the Versa platform, it uses the same 122-hp 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine with six-speed manual transmission or optional CVT. Personalization is the Cube’s game, with tons of available add-on options from different wheels, to colour-coded interior bits, to a shag carpet dash topper. Excellent value too, given its reasonable price and good fuel efficiency.