We say The Pixo is an incredibly cheap little car, ideal for city driving but feels as cheap as it is.Performance All Pixo models are powered by a three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine, clearing 0-62mph in a fairly slow 13.5 seconds and offers a measly 68bhp, which is good for the city but feels underpowered on the motorway. Available with a five-speed manual gearbox or an automatic 4-speed automatic. Acceleration is even slower with the auto, though.
Emissions Brilliant in terms of CO? emissions-well below the European targets of 130 g/km at 103g/km.The little Pixo is similarly efficient in terms of fuel consumption offering a rather impressive 64mpg; however, economy drops from 64mpg to 54mpg with the auto.Driving The Pixo provides an uneventful drive; there’s nothing glaringly good or bad, but it’s not as fun as other small cars. It’s also very noisy and struggles to pull away.Feel Fairly smooth ride on the road but the Pixo’s teeny engine will get noisy at higher speeds – as will wind noise.Space Space for four adults at a push. The Pixo offers miniscule storage space at 129 litres, but rear seats fold down to provide a modicum of respectability at 367 litres.
Equipment You won’t get much Pixo without putting your hand back in your pocket. Either buy the very cheap entry-level Visia trim and accept that you won’t get much kit for your money or step up to a higher trim – and higher price tag.Price Pixo Prices start very low – around £7K – and running costs will also be bargain-basement.Quality Nissans tend to be well bolted together but the Pixo’s interior won’t knock you out.Safety Front airbags and ABS only at entry-level. ESP and curtain airbags at the highest.
The Pixo has not been tested by NCAP as of 2011.Pros The Pixo is very cheap, offers good running costs and is a perfect city machine.Cons Not much fun to drive, rather cramped and feels its price tag.Alternatives Suzuki Alto, Kia Picanto, Peugeot 107, Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1, Hyundai i10, Ford Ka
