Nissan Pixo Hatchback 1.0 N-tec 5dr Review

For This special edition has a good specification, with air-conditioning, remote central locking and an MP3-compatible CD player

Against Choosing N-tec trim makes the price creep up over £8000 - which may not be what you want when you're buying a budget car.

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

A decent bet if you want a little extra class in your budget motoring, but we still like the look of the cheaper Visia – we can't get past that ridiculously low price tag.

What Car? readers say

4.5

Key facts

0–60mph: 14 secs
Top speed: 96 mph
Average mpg: 64.2
Tank range: 494 miles

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Features

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The full Nissan Pixo review

Performance
2 out of 5 stars
Perky in town
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Best inside the city limits
Refinement
2 out of 5 stars
You'll either love or hate the engine
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Very cheap to buy and run
Quality & Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Interior isn't exactly plush
Safety & Security
2 out of 5 stars
Too few airbags in entry-level car
Behind The Wheel
2 out of 5 stars
Not enough adjustment
Space & Practicality
2 out of 5 stars
Don't expect miracles
Equipment
2 out of 5 stars
Entry car is really sparse

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Nissan Pixo isn't a car that's going to set your heart a-flutter in any way, but it is very keenly priced. It undercuts the likes of the Toyota Aygo, and only a handful of budget brands sell cars for significantly less.

That's why we reckon the best Pixo is the cheapest. You can put the Visia version on your driveway for less than you’d think, and even though it has less kit than a bankrupt football team, it's still decent value.

All are powered by a perky 1.0-litre, three-cylinder engine, which comes with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard. There's also a four-speed automatic available, which might interest a lot of buyers. It isn't bad, either.