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Nissan Pixo 1.0 (68 Hp) Automatic
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Nissan Pixo:
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Pixo Overview:
Nissan Pixo (Pixo). With 90 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~6.5 l/100km). Weighing only 910 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 17 s). The top speed reaches 150 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Nissan Pixo received a modest 3-star Euro NCAP rating in 2009, indicating acceptable but not class-leading safety performance, particularly in adult occupant protection.
1.0 (68 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Performance is noticeably slower than the manual, with 0-100 km/h in 17 seconds, making it sluggish outside urban areas.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is still good at 5.1 l/100 km combined, but less efficient than the manual version.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel economy, especially the manual
- • Compact and easy to maneuver/park in cities
- • Low running costs and insurance
- • Reliable K10B engine
Cons:
- • Limited performance, especially the automatic
- • Basic interior and features
- • Modest safety rating (3-star Euro NCAP)
- • Small boot space
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Pixo |
| Generation: | Pixo |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 (68 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | June, 2009 |
| End of production: | October, 2013 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 68 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 68.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 90 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K10B |
| Engine displacement: | 996 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.1 l |
| Coolant: | 4.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 73 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 17 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 17 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 150 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.4 kg/Hp, 74.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10.1 kg/Nm, 98.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 16.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 910 |
| Max. weight: | 1250 |
| Max. roof load: | 35 kg |
| Max load: | 340 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 367 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 129 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 200 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 100 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 50 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3565 mm mm |
| Width: | 1600 mm mm |
| Height: | 1470 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2360 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1405 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1400 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.0 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 55/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 4J x 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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