Nissan Pulsar
The Nissan Pulsar is a line of automobiles produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1978 until 2000, when it was replaced by the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in the Japanese market.
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1978 |
| Body type | MPV |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 140 kW (188 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 134 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,370 kg |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 1 European country that registered the Nissan Pulsar in 2025 (1 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Nissan Pulsar (from registration data). 3 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 188 km/h | – | – |
| 1.5 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 190 km/h | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 217 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Generations
Other Nissan models
Similar MPV models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 79% of Nissan Pulsars pass their MOT test first time, based on 21,418 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Nissan Pulsar. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Greece)
The IPDM (Intelligent Power Distribution Module) software data file calculating the headlamp aiming position does not correctly adjust the height of headlamp aim when the rear of the vehicle is heavily laden. Other car drivers could be dazzled by the incorrectly positioned light.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-04-08
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Nissan recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Nissan Pulsar have?
- The Nissan Pulsar produces 140 kW (188 hp).
- How much does the Nissan Pulsar weigh?
- The Nissan Pulsar has a kerb weight of about 1,370 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Nissan Pulsar?
- The Nissan Pulsar emits 134 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).