Nissan Pulsar hatch 2013-2017 used car review

The Nissan Pulsar is often overlooked by small car buyers - and it shouldn't be.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 4.0 out of 5

The good

Spacious for a small car
Comfortable
Huge boot space

The not-so-good

Loud engine
Low towing capability

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2014 Nissan Pulsar ST

Price

$9,000 to $16,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.8-litre four-cylinder, 96kW and 174NM

Transmission

CVT automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP rating

Servicing

15,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

6.7-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4180mm

Width

1695mm

Height

1466mm

Turning circle

10.7m

Towing capacity

700kg (unbraked), 1100kg (braked)

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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