2015 Nissan Pulsar



Nissan's passion for innovation and technology has seen it transform the family car landscape over the course of the last seven years. Now, using the same design approach and original thinking that produced its range of crossovers, Nissan is expanding its product portfolio once again with an exciting, all-new family hatchback challenger - the Pulsar.



The Pulsar's introduction highlights Nissan's bold ambition and desire to deliver intelligent design and technical innovation to the widest possible audience. Designed to appeal to a broad range of buyers, from D-segment downsizers to family motorists who have outgrown their B-segment cars, the Pulsar showcases Nissan's design skills and introduces an array of in-car technologies - some of which are brand new to the sector. With exceptional material and build quality, the Pulsar offers buyers a premium ownership and driving experience without having to pay premium prices.

As drivers have come to expect from Nissan, the new Pulsar is packed with a range of accessible and useful technologies designed to make the ride feel more confident and comfortable. Nissan's reputation for introducing new-to-sector technologies has been strengthened with a wide number of features usually reserved for premium or luxury models. These include Nissan's acclaimed Safety Shield system with Moving Object Detection, Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Warning. Nissan's revolutionary Around View Monitor brings even more advanced technology to the sector, as does the latest-generation NissanConnect system that offers seamless integration with smartphones and full satellite navigation functions.

Inside, the new Pulsar redefines what buyers can expect in a C-segment family hatchback. Where most rivals put practicality below style and materials, the Pulsar delivers on all three counts. Thanks to a long wheelbase (2,700 mm) and clever positioning of the seats, the Pulsar enjoys the best rear legroom in the sector - comfortably eclipsing its rivals and outshining a number of cars in the class above. Passengers in the rear can enjoy knee-room of 692 mm - a figure that puts it way ahead of both C-segment and D-segment averages (562 mm and 585 mm respectively).

Completing the Pulsar's packaging masterclass is a practical boot that combines a large capacity (385 litres) with a wide loading aperture. For those requiring even more load volume, the rear seats simply fold flat to liberate 1395 litres of space.


In keeping with Nissan's approach to innovation and reduced costs for owners, the Pulsar's all-turbocharged engine range delivers the perfect combination of performance and efficiency. The 1.2-litre DIG-T petrol unit punches above its weight with an output of 115 Ps, while the 1.5-litre dCi generates 110 Ps and 260 Nm of torque. An even more powerful 190 Ps 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine will join the range early in 2015, expanding the Pulsar's appeal to wider audiences still. Both launch engines are fitted with Idle Stop-Start as standard, helping to reduce CO2 emissions and boost fuel efficiency.

The new Pulsar is equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard. Engineered to match the demanding standards of European drivers, it features low-friction cables and pendulum mass damping to deliver the kind of precise shift action demanded by European drivers. Customers specifying the 1.2-litre DIG-T will also have the option of an advanced XTronic transmission from a later date.


The new Pulsar range features three familiar trim grades: Visia, Acenta and Tekna - with all three offering exceptionally high equipment levels. All models come with air conditioning, five-inch Advanced Drive-Assist Display and electric windows all-round. Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, six airbags and Stop & Start system are also all fitted as standard across the range.

Mid-spec Acenta models add alloy wheels, dual zone air-conditioning, Auto Pack (includes Auto lighting, wipers, dimming mirror and Nissan Intelligent Key and starter button), and leather steering wheel and gear knob.

Acenta models also come with the option to order Nissan's enhanced Connect touch screen navigation and communication system, Around View Monitor, Nissan Safety Shield and LED headlamps. Customers choosing their Pulsar in Acenta trim can also specify 17-inch alloy wheels and privacy glass as options.

Top grade Tekna models feature Nissan Safety Shield, NissanConnect, Around View Monitor, Forward Emergency Braking, 17-inch alloy wheels, and LED headlamps with signature as standard. Leather and heated seats are available as options.

Final specifications may vary dependent on market.