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Whatever the reasons you chose a cube ®, it seems a pretty safe bet that its inherent hipness — the distinctiveness that frees it from the dull sea of car design sameness — was at or near the top of your list. But are you sure you’ve embraced all of the cube’s über-coolness? There’s a Louisiana term, “lagniappe,” which means ‘an unexpected benefit.’ It’s the perfect word to describe a spectrum of unique cube ® attributes and add-ons. Here are 10 of our favorites:

Individuality Unleashed

What would you get if you crossed Winston Churchill with Bono? A bulldog that is always wearing shades. Which is precisely what the cube ®, with its muscular curves and boldly outlined headlights, resembles.

Ripple Effect

You know what happens when you drop a stone into a still body of water: an ever-widening continuum of concentric circles. Have you recognized that same ripple pattern inside your cube ®? Look closer. It’s all around you: above your head on the inside of the roof, on the audio speaker covers, and even at the bottom of the cup holders.

Celestial Influence

Every time you drive your cube ®, you’re continually watching the speedometer and the tachometer. Noticed anything? The tach lights up in variegated shades of grey. The illuminated speedometer appears in complementary shades of blue. The inspiration? The moon and planet earth, eternally linked. (Plus, those greys and blues provide fantastic visibility).

Room with a View

Styled to emulate a cozy living room, the cube’s interior provides an incredibly comfortable vantage point for watching the world go by. That’s why there’s so much glass. The side windows are intended to replicate the view that a great big picture window delivers, only better. Looking out your living room window, all you’ll see change is the seasons. From inside your cube ®, the vistas are ever-changing. Adding to the feeling of wide-open space, there’s the wraparound glass above the rear door. Yeah, it makes for great sightlines when you’re backing up. But what we really love about it is how it helps to define the most stylishly striking backend of any car on the road.

Stadium Seating

Since the views are amazing, we think the folks in the back seat should get to enjoy them as much as those upfront. So, we’ve raised the backseat a little higher. And to ensure that those in the back appreciate that the cube ® offers only first-class seating, the backseat is not only designed like a comfy sofa, but slides and reclines too.

Face Lift

Sure the front of the cube ® is singularly handsome, but there are four ways you can make its visage even more dashing: a custom grille with an eye-catching checkerboard pattern; a front spoiler (the cube ® equivalent of a firm, square jaw); hood moulding (rather like an aristocratic nose); or a chrome front fascia (adding the sparkle of a killer smile).

Inner Space

Speaking of backend space, one of cube ®’s most methodically clever accessories is the rear cargo organizer. It sits flush with the folded backseat, leveling the space, and includes two storage bins, one of which is lockable (making it ideal for laptops, cameras and other valuables).

Let There Be Lights

Like made-to-measure mood enhancers (red if you’re in an impassioned state, blue if you’re feeling blue, and 18 other color choices to match pretty much any mindset), cube ®’s Interior Accent Lighting system adds subtle splashes of light at your feet and inside the cup holders.

Stay Connected

Crafted for the wired generation, cube ® includes standard Bluetooth Hands-Free and an auxiliary audio input jack for your MP3 player. Optional USB connectivity empowers you to better orchestrate your in-cube ® audio experience by linking your MP3 player to the steering wheel-mounted controls and the in-dash display, and also recharges your player.

Get Hooked

Extending the interior ripple effect, cube ®’s exclusive ripple hooks are not just a bright idea but also, um, really bright. Available in three vibrant hues — lemon, peach and lime — they add fun splashes of colour and an extra level of organizational pizzazz. Of course, no list of cube ® attributes would be complete without also adding its incredible efficiency. The cube ®’s highway fuel economy is rated at 6.5 litres per 100 km. What does that mean in practical terms? More money in your pocket. What to do with the extra dosh? Hey, all the cool cube ® accessories you’re now hankering for aren’t going to pay for themselves!