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.