Shelbourne Nissan Portadown is inviting local customers to an exciting launch day to celebrate the arrival of the new Nissan Pixo.

The unique new city car will be showcased at Shelbourne Nissan on Friday 7^th August from 10am. The launch will give customers the opportunity to learn more on the new Pixo as well as an opportunity to test drive the new model.

Shelbourne Nissan is also offering a chance to WIN cinema passes; by simply taking the new Pixo for a test drive guests will be in with a chance to win free family cinema passes.

Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2008, the Pixo offers drivers looking for a greener car a five door, four-seater, accessible city car offering low emissions and fuel consumption at an extremely competitive price, without compromising on space.

Pixo will carry Nissan’s Pure Drive Badge which is given to vehicles with the lowest carbon emissions in the range. Pixo has only 103 g/km CO2 emissions and a combined consumption of 64.2mpg representing low cost efficient motoring.

With a 1.0-litre three cylinder petrol engine, Pixo is available in manual and, unusually in this class, a full four-speed automatic option. Due to its lightweight construction, with resulting benefits in performance, very low fuel consumption and emissions, it will be among the best value eco-cars in the small city car category.

Skillfully designed, the Pixo boasts a unique front end design, roomy interior and ample luggage space – unusual for a car in the small city car category.

Drivers will also enjoy a variety of thoughtful touches including; two tone dashboard, power steering, ABS and EBD and CD player. The Acenta grade model offers remote central door locking, 50:50 split folding rear seats, optional manual air conditioning and front electric windows.

Paul Greenfield, General Manager, at Shelbourne Nissan Portadown, said: “We’re really excited to launch the new Pixo and look forward to welcoming local families down to the open day.

“It is an exceptional vehicle in the small car category and we’re certain there will be a lot of interest from our guests looking for a great value car.

“We invite our local customers to come along to the day for a close-up look and ask our expert team any questions about this fantastic new car.”

Prices for the new Pixo start at £6,995.