Nissan's Pixo built in Suzuki's Delhi facility to debut in Paris

08 September 2008

Mumbai: Nissan will unveil the new Pixo at the Paris show, which is an accessible city car offering low emissions and consumption, according to Nissan. Built in collaboration with Suzuki Motor Corporation, at state-of-the art facilities in Delhi, India, Pixo is a brand new four-seater competing in the fast growing A-segment. The car is a five-door, four-seater with a roomy interior and generous luggage space thanks to its efficient design and packaging.

The Japanese car maker will also unveil its new electric Nuvu along with the revamped Nissan Note and the Nissan Connect at the Paris show.

According to Nissan, Pixo will be introduced for sale from late 2009. The car is also available with a full four-speed automatic, reinforcing its suitability as a town car that's perfectly capable of longer journeys when needed.

The Nuvu is a compact concept car -  just 3 metres long, which has a unique 2+1 seating. It is aimed at urban dwellers who don't want to compromise on their personal freedom or their comfort, yet who appreciate that there is a need for a dramatic change in the way we move around our cities.

Nuvu electric vehicle, is agile, easy to drive and even easier to park. It represents Nissan's commitment to electric vehicle technology, considering that Nissan has already announced that it will present a production-ready EV at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, with sales due to start in Japan and North America in 2010.

The Nuvu incorporates its green credentials with the dozen solar panels fitted across its all-glass roof . Shaped like leaves on a branch, the power generate is fed to the battery using a 'tree trunk' within the car as a conduit. Nuvu also uses natural, organic and recycled materials within the cabin.