Nissan Pixo 2009–2013 car dimensions: 3565 mm long, 1600 mm wide and 1470 mm high. Unladen weight is 885 kg. Braked towing is 200 kg.
The cabin is basic and straightforward with a simple layout. Base Visia has power steering, tilt-adjustable wheel, CD player with MP3 and front airbags plus ABS. Higher n-tec or Acenta grades add manual air conditioning with pollen filter, front power windows, side airbags, remote central locking and 50/50 split rear seats. ESP and curtain airbags come in an optional safety pack. Parking sensors are available as a dealer option. No advanced driver aids appear in the specs.
Boot space is 129 litres with seats up. Fold the 50/50 split rear seats for 367 litres. It suits light shopping but is tight for larger loads.
Towing is limited to 200 kg braked and 100 kg unbraked. Payload reaches 365 kg on lighter versions or 340 kg on others. Max roof load is 35 kg. The car is a light city hatch with no heavy-duty options listed for work use.
The cabin is simple and functional with hard-wearing plastics and fabric seats that suit short city trips. Front space is decent for adults, rear seats take two on brief journeys with easy five-door access, and visibility is strong. Tilt-adjustable steering and cupholders feature across grades. higher trims add electric windows and air conditioning. It feels basic but practical for urban use, with noise rising on faster roads.
1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol, combined 4.4 l/100 km and 103 g/km CO2 on manual
Service every 15,000 km or 12 months
Euro NCAP 3 stars via identical Suzuki Alto
Standard ABS with EBD and brake assist plus front airbags. side airbags from Acenta, curtain airbags and ESP on Tekna
ISOFIX rear points and child locks standard
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol returns official combined figures of 4.4 l/100 km and 103 g/km CO2 with the five-speed manual. The four-speed automatic raises that to around 5.2 l/100 km and 122 g/km. A 35-litre tank supports low running costs in town use.
Official service intervals sit at 15,000 km or 12 months. Oil capacity is about 3.1 litres. Higher UK grades sometimes bundled free servicing for the first three years.
Safety kit starts with ABS, EBD, brake assist and dual front airbags. Acenta adds side airbags. Tekna adds curtain airbags and ESP. The near-identical Suzuki Alto scored three Euro NCAP stars in 2009. ISOFIX and rear headrests are standard.
The car is light and simple to keep. Shared Alto parts keep spares affordable. Expect higher brake and suspension wear in city traffic. check for corrosion on older examples. Warranty was three years or 100,000 km when new.
Length 3565 mm, Width 1600 mm, Height 1470 mm, Wheelbase 2360 mm (Pixo 2009–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Nissan Pixo UK technical brochure PIXO–GEA–02/2011, part 99999-54008 , also shown in the June 2009 Italian Pixo brochure: overall length, Ground clearance, Berry Red is a solid colour in the 2011 UK brochure.