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The Nissan Pulsar – spacious and comfy

and a truly smooth ride, even on our
rotten roads. With a CD, Aux and
USB sockets music lovers are well
catered for. Bluetooth and a good
navigation system are standard at
this price point.
On The Road
Interior space is one thing but the
whole car has to be shifted up the
road and the biggest surprise was
saved for under the bonnet. I have
driven the diesel version and it was
something of a revelation, proving
to be very economical indeed. Keen
drivers though will prefer this feisty
Geoff Maxted of Drivewrite.co.uk takes the Nissan Pulsar for a drive
petrol version which brings an
There’s a whole flotilla of quality almost hot hatch territory with a visibility of the cars surroundings, element of performance to a family
small cars on the market these days new 1.6 Turbo petrol motor with a plus a lane departure system, car. The car is set up for comfort not
so the Nissan Pulsar has its work lively 187bhp on offer. moving object detection and a great speed so it doesn’t qualify in the
cut out to impress in the highly The Nissan Pulsar is available in blind spot warning system. hot hatch stakes but it still provides
competitive family hatchback various specification levels – Visia, Where the Pulsar does steal a plenty of fun when driven with a
market. Acenta, N-Tec and Tekna with prices march on the opposition is with touch of brio.
The good news is that, like its starting from £14,000 and rising space. There’s oodles of it. With a As a driving enthusiast I’m always
bigger brothers the Qashqai and the to around £22,885 for the range- 2,700mm wheelbase Nissan have looking for a little excitement and
X-Trail, the Pulsar impresses. topping Tekna version shown here. delivered a spacious interior; first variation in new car design but car
The Pulsar is offered with three On The Inside in class by some margin. Back seat makers often don’t see the world
4-cylinder turbocharged engines to This version comes equipped with passengers especially win out in my way. In this case however Nissan
choose from, a 1.2 litre petrol that keyless entry, automatic wipers, the leg stretching stakes. The whole have obliged. Thus the Nissan Pulsar
has a claimed average of 56.5mpg 17” alloys, a range of Nissan’s cabin is an exercise in getting the is smart and conventional as you
with a power output of 113bhp and safety technology and much more. most out of a confined space and would expect, but also offers some
a 1.5 litre diesel with a claimed Included in the safety package is that includes a deep boot. genuine positives for all-round
78.5mpg and a power output of an automatic braking system, a 360 It’s comfortable too, with motoring pleasure. One for the
108bhp. The tested car slots into degree camera to give the driver full supportive leather-covered seats shortlist.

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