Nissan Pixo Hatchback (2009-2013) review
At a glance
Price new | £7,250 - £9,435 |
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Used prices | £457 - £2,535 |
Road tax cost | £0 - £160 |
Insurance group | 2 - 4 |
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Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
Range | 416 - 500 miles |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Pros & cons
Affordable and cost-effective to run, easy to drive, strong build quality
Interior feels cheap in places, tiny boot, noisy at higher speeds
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Overview
Nissan has teamed up with fellow Japanese manufacturer Suzuki to produce the small Pixo. It’s the sister car to the Suzuki Alto and the two are identical inside – although a different grille and headlights make it easy to tell them apart. Like the Alto, it is very cheap to buy – new or used – and affordable to own with an economical engine, rock bottom insurance rates and low running costs.
Around town, the Pixo is happy nipping in and out of traffic, but a small engine and lack of refinement make it tiring and noisy on the motorway. The tiny boot is another gripe as is the budget-feel cabin and lack of standard equipment. However, very few cars are as cheap to buy brand new, while the Nissan badge ensures reliability and good customer care at dealers.