Nissan Pixo

Nissan Pixo - Five doors, four seats with 1.0-litre three cylinder petrol engine

Thanks to exceptional fuel economy and with CO2 emissions that are among the lowest in comparison with its competitors, the Pixo makes a strong case for itself.

And when the price position is taken into account, this combination becomes very compelling. It will compete head-to-head with popular small city-cars but at a price that will bring eco-friendly motoring to an even wider audience given its accessible price.

The Pixo is a five-door, four-seater with a roomy interior and generous luggage space thanks to its efficient design and packaging.

There are two versions of the Pixo: Visia and Acenta. Power steering, anti-lock brakes and dual front airbags are standard on every model while keyless entry, power front windows, split folding rear seats, side airbags and front fog lamps are standard on Acenta.

Options include manual air conditioning, electronic stability control and curtain airbags, while a four-speed automatic transmission is also available.

Thanks to its lively three cylinder 1.0-litre engine and lightweight construction, it produces just 103 g/km CO2 and delivers fuel economy of 4.6 l/100km (61.4 mpg) on the combined cycle. These figures will position the Pixo among the most affordable eco-cars in the small city car category.

The Pixo is a result of a collaboration with Suzuki Motor Corporation and its arrival coincides with an ever-increasing demand for cleaner, greener cars as a result of the volatility of oil prices and, as a result, the global economy.

Built in state-of-the art facilities in Delhi, India, the Pixo is a brand new four-seater competing in the fast growing A-segment. The Pixo is 3565 mm long, 1470 mm tall and 1600 mm wide. It has a wheelbase of 2360 mm. It weighs about 855 kg (depending on grade and specification), making it one of the lightest cars in its class, with resulting benefits in performance, fuel consumption and emissions.