{
  "id": 9704867,
  "title": "Nissan Pixo returns as restyled Renault-based EV",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/nissan-pixo-returns-as-restyled-renault-based-ev",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/nissan-pixo-returns-as-an-ev/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nissan Pixo is making a return as a restyled electric vehicle, based on Renault's reimagined all-electric Twingo. This is Nissan's most affordable electric vehicle in Europe, outperforming even the Micra. Unlike its predecessor, the Pixo features a unique exterior design with curved headlights, a more concave bonnet, and a distinctive 7-shaped LED daytime running lights, among other changes. Under the hood, the Pixo has been equipped with a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, utilizing the same 27.5-kWh battery as the Twingo. This powertrain drives a single electric motor capable of producing 60kW/175Nm of torque, resulting in a top speed of 130km/h, a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 12.1 seconds, and an all-electric range of 259km. While not currently available in South Africa, it is set to launch in December, priced around €20,000 (R373,093), which is nearly €5,000 (R93,273) less than the more powerful Volkswagen ID. Polo.",
  "summary": "Offering a range of 259km, the second generation Pixo is not expected to form part of Nissan South Africa's product portfolio anytime soon.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nissan Pixo relaunched as restyled EV based on Renault Twingo",
    "Features curved headlights, concave bonnet, 7-shaped LED DRLs",
    "Launch in December for €20,000 (R373,093), €5,000 cheaper than ID. Polo"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Nissan's re-entry into the affordable electric vehicle market in Europe, with the Pixo undercutting a key competitor on price, shifts the regional market dynamics in favour of budget-conscious buyers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}