Nissan will bring the Pixo name back into its European range, this time for a city electric car. The reveal is scheduled for 23 September 2026, and the first image published by the manufacturer shows only a stylised silhouette made of light dots.
The future Pixo will be derived from the new Renault Twingo E-Tech electric. The project is part of the Renault-Nissan collaboration and aims to cut the time and cost of developing a segment-A EV, without Nissan building a separate platform from scratch.
What is known about the new Nissan Pixo
Nissan describes the forthcoming model as a small car with a strong personality and a design of its own. According to information published with the teaser image, about 80% of the components will be shared with the Renault Twingo.
That share means the basic structure, wheelbase, roof line and part of the electric-system components are expected to come from the Renault model. The front end, lighting units, bumpers and cabin details can still be adapted to differentiate the Pixo.
The approach is not new for the two brands. The current Nissan Micra electric uses the same technical base as the Renault 5 E-Tech, but has a distinct exterior. In the Pixo's case, the high level of shared parts should allow a faster launch and a production cost suited to affordable urban cars.
Which specifications it might take from the Twingo
Nissan has not yet disclosed the battery, power, range or charging speed of the future Pixo. The Renault Twingo E-Tech it is based on uses a 27.5 kWh LFP battery and a 60 kW (82 hp) motor.
Renault quotes for the Twingo a range of up to 263 km WLTP, a boot of up to 360 litres and individual sliding rear seats. Those figures offer a reference for the Pixo, but they should not be treated as confirmed Nissan specifications until the official reveal.
The Pixo may also keep the Renault model's fast charging of up to 50 kW. The final specification can still differ in equipment, software and powertrain calibration.
When it might reach the market
Nissan will present the car at the end of September, but the commercial debut is expected in 2027. The European price and the markets where it will be sold have not been announced.
For Romania, the Pixo could become the most affordable electric model in Nissan's range, below the Micra. That positioning would put the Japanese brand against Dacia Spring, Leapmotor T03, Hyundai Inster and the forthcoming Volkswagen ID. Every1. Local availability and warranty terms can be assessed only after the importer's announcement.
The previous Nissan Pixo, sold in Europe from 2009, was a petrol city car built with Suzuki. Reusing the name for an electric car keeps the idea of a compact, simple model, but changes the technology and the industrial partner entirely.
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