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{{Infobox automobile
| image = Nissan Pulsar 2014 (15053387884) (cropped).jpg
| caption = 2014 Nissan Pulsar (C13)
| manufacturer = [[Nissan]]
| production = 1978–2005<br />2014–2018<br />2016–present (China)
| class = [[Subcompact car]] (1978–1995)<br />[[Compact car]] (1995–2005, 2014–2018)
| predecessor = [[Nissan Cherry]]
| successor = [[Nissan AD|Nissan AD/Wingroad]] (station wagon)<br />[[Nissan Bluebird Sylphy]]<br />[[Nissan Tiida]]
}}
{{confused|text=[[Nissan EXA|Nissan Pulsar EXA / Nissan Pulsar NX]]}}
The {{nihongo|'''Nissan Pulsar'''|日産・パルサー|Nissan Parusā|lead=yes}} is a line of automobiles produced by the Japanese automaker [[Nissan]] from 1978 until 2000, when it was replaced by the [[Nissan Sylphy#N16|Nissan Bluebird Sylphy]] in the Japanese market.

Between 2000 and 2005, the name "Pulsar" has been used in Australia and New Zealand on rebadged versions of the Sylphy. This arrangement continued until the introduction of the [[Nissan Tiida#C11|Nissan Tiida (C11)]] in 2005; at this time the Pulsar name was retired. In 2013, Nissan replaced the Tiida in Australia and New Zealand with two new models badged as Pulsar. These were based on the [[Nissan Sylphy#B17|Sylphy (B17)]] sedan and [[Nissan Tiida#C12|Tiida (C12)]] hatchback, the latter also sold in Thailand under the Pulsar name. In 2014, a European-only replacement for the Tiida was introduced using the Pulsar nameplate.

The original Pulsar was a hatchback to be sold exclusively at a different Nissan Japan dealership network called ''[[Nissan Motor Company#Japan|Nissan Cherry Store]]'' as a larger five-door hatchback alternative to the [[Nissan Cherry]]. Although Pulsar models were front-wheel drive from introduction, Nissan did offer [[four-wheel drive]] as an option on select models internationally.

The Pulsar sold in Japan originally served as the intermediate model offered at Nissan dealerships ''Nissan Cherry Store'' between the [[Nissan Violet]] and the Cherry, while different versions of the Pulsar sold at other Japanese networks served as the base model, with other larger Nissan products. Various Pulsar-based models were exported as international market conditions dictated, sometimes labeled as "Sunny", "Cherry" or "Sentra", while the internationally labeled product was actually a Pulsar and not a Japanese market Sunny or Cherry.

The name "Pulsar" is taken from [[pulsar]] (portmanteau of pulsating star), a highly magnetized, rotating [[neutron star]].

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== {{anchor|N10|N11}} N10, N11 (1978) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = N10, N11
| image = Nissan Cherry in Autumn 1981.jpg
| aka = Datsun 100A/120A/130A/140A/150A<br />Datsun 310 (US)<br />Datsun Cherry (Europe)<br />Datsun Pulsar<br />Nissan Langley
| production = May 1978 – April 1982
| assembly = {{ubl |Japan: [[Nissan#Manufacturing locations|Oppama Plant]], [[Yokosuka, Kanagawa]] | Greece: [[Volos]] (TEOKAR) | Malaysia: [[Kuala Lumpur]] ([[Tan Chong Motor|Tan Chong]]) | New Zealand: [[Wiri]] | South Africa: [[Rosslyn, Gauteng]] ([[Nissan South Africa|NSA]]) }}
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Transverse front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| engine = {{ubl
  | 988&nbsp;cc [[Nissan A engine#A10|''A10'']] [[Straight-four engine|I4]] (BN10)
  | 988&nbsp;cc [[Nissan E engine#E10|''E10'']] I4 (SN10)
  | 1171&nbsp;cc [[Nissan A engine#A12|''A12'']] I4 (N10/N11)
  | 1237&nbsp;cc [[Nissan A engine#A12A|''A12A'']] I4 (YN10)
  | 1270&nbsp;cc [[Nissan E engine#E13|''E13'']] I4 (UN10)
  | 1397&nbsp;cc [[Nissan A engine#A14|''A14'']] I4 (HN10/HN11)
  | 1488&nbsp;cc [[Nissan A engine#A15|''A15'']] I4 (Datsun 310)
  | 1488&nbsp;cc [[Nissan E engine#E15|''E15'']] I4 (MN10)
  }}
| body_style = {{ubl | 3-door [[hatchback]] | 3-door [[liftback]] [[coupé]] | 3-door [[panel van]] | 4-door [[fastback]] [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]] | 5-door [[hatchback]] | 5-door [[station wagon]] }}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2395|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|3890|-|3940|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1620|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1360|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|840|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
}}

The N10 model Pulsar, introduced in May 1978, replaced the earlier [[Nissan Cherry#F-II|Cherry F-II]] internationally, and benefited from the engineering efforts of the [[Prince Motor Company]] which developed the Nissan Cherry before the company merged with Nissan in 1966. It retained the [[Rack and pinion|rack-and-pinion]] steering of the Cherry, as well as the independent suspension with [[MacPherson strut|coilover struts]] in front and coil sprung [[trailing arm]]s at the rear.<ref name=Catvol25>{{citation | ref = JAMA25 | title= 自動車ガイドブック | trans-title = Japanese Motor Vehicles Guide Book 1978/1979 | language = Japanese | volume = 25 | date = 1978-10-10 | publisher = [[Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association]] | location = Japan | page = 111 | id = 0053-780025-3400 }}</ref> The Pulsar was a [[subcompact car]] to augment the Sunny sedan. The Sunny and the Pulsar ranges were sold at different Nissan Japan dealerships, called ''[[Nissan Motors#Japan|Nissan Satio Shop]]'' for the Sunny, and ''Nissan Cherry Shop'' for the Pulsar.

It retained the Cherry name in Europe and many other export markets, even being sold as the "Cherry Europe" in some markets such as Belgium to separate it from the Cherry F-II which remained on sale for a while. The "Cherry"-badged version was first introduced at the Dutch [[AutoRAI]] show in February 1979 and went on sale shortly thereafter.<ref name="AV24.6">{{cite journal |journal=Autovisie |date=24 March 1979 |volume=24 |number=6 |publisher=Misset |location=Amersfoort, Netherlands |language=nl |title=Test: Datsun Cherry 1200 GL |last=de Jong |first=Nico |page=21 |ref=deJong}}</ref> An unusual styling feature for the car was its long nose, which was due to Nissan envisaging that the car would also be built with a longitudinal rear-wheel-drive layout for developing markets; however, only front-wheel-drive models were actually built. At the time of introduction, the Pulsar only had a four-door [[fastback]]-styled sedan bodywork, and either a 1.2- or a 1.4-liter engine.<ref name=Catvol25/> The three-door and coupé hatchbacks arrived in September 1978. Many export markets also offered a 1.0-liter (A10) option, with {{convert|45|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} while the 1.2-liter A12 offered {{convert|52|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Howard |first=Tony |date=June 1979 |title=London Review |magazine=SA Auto |location=Pretoria, South Africa |volume=1 |number=10 |page=14}}</ref> This was the first passenger car Nissan assembled in their new Greek plant, where local partner TEOKAR built it with the 1.0 and 1.2-liter engines from 1980 on.<ref name="ΤΕΟΚΑΡ ΑΒΕΕ">{{cite web|url=http://news247.gr/eidiseis/weekend-edition/teokar_otan_oi_iapwnes_ypoklinotan_sthn_ellada.2863142.html |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190123030308/https://www.news247.gr/weekend-edition/teokar-otan-oi-iapones-ypoklinotan-stin-ellada.6278052.html | title= ΤΕΟΚΑΡ: Όταν οι Ιάπωνες "υποκλίνονταν" στην Ελλάδα | trans-title = TEOKAR: When the Japanese "kowtowed" to Greece | language = el |last = Donas | first = Dimitris | publisher=news247.gr |archive-date= 2019-01-23 | date = 2014-07-28 }}</ref>
[[File:1981 Datsun Cherry hatchback (10856974686).jpg|left|thumb|220x220px|1981-1982 Datsun Cherry DX 5-door (Europe)]]
[[File:Nissan Cherry en suisse vers 1985.JPG|thumb|left|1981–1982 Datsun Cherry coupé (Europe)]]
[[File:Datsun Cherry 5 door estate 1978.jpg|thumb|left|1981-1982 Datsun Cherry wagon (Europe)]]

This model was known as the Datsun Cherry or Datsun 100A/120A/130A/140A/150A in Europe and most of Asia, and the Datsun 310 in the US and Canada. It was exported to Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and [[Malaysia]] with the Datsun Pulsar name. It entered the Australian market in October 1980, with the facelift arriving in October 1981.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&make=Nissan&model=Pulsar |title=Nissan Pulsar – Used Car Research |work=GoAuto |access-date=29 January 2014}}</ref> In New Zealand the facelift model was locally assembled from late 1981, effectively replacing the previous generation [[Nissan Cherry#E10|100A]] which was built and sold locally in the mid-1970s. The Datsun Pulsar was also locally assembled in South Africa and in Malaysia by [[Tan Chong Motor]].<ref name=TAM85>{{cite book |title=Quattroruote: Tutte le Auto del Mondo 1985 |editor-last = Mastrostefano | editor-first = Raffaele |publisher=Editoriale Domus S.p.A |ref=TAM85 |date =1985 |page=982 |language=it |location=Milano |isbn=88-7212-012-8}}</ref> Some late South African Pulsars use the square Skyline-style head- and taillights from the Langley, including on the well-equipped Pulsar Panache model.
[[File:1982 Datsun Pulsar (26922375022).jpg|left|thumb|1981-1982 Datsun Pulsar TL 5-door (New Zealand)]]
Another Pulsar derivative was introduced to Japan, called the [[:ja:日産・ラングレー|Nissan Langley]], from 1980, and was introduced as a "mini [[Nissan Skyline#C210|Skyline]]", and exclusive to ''Nissan Prince Shop''. The Japanese-market Langley assumed duties of the first generation, Sunny-based coupe called the [[Nissan Silvia#S10|Nissan Silvia]] when the second generation Silvia was upgraded to the larger [[Nissan Violet]] platform; both the Silvia and the Langley remained exclusive to ''Nissan Prince Store'' locations. The Langley was given its name from [[Samuel Pierpont Langley]] the inventor of the [[bolometer]], a device used to measure electromagnetic radiation from the Sun, and was well regarded for his work in [[solar physics]]. Because of its sporting intentions, the Langley was equipped with an independent suspension at all four wheels, using [[MacPherson struts]] in the front, and a [[trailing arm]] coil suspension for the rear. The engine choices consisted of the A14 and E15 series engines with multi-point fuel injection on top level trim packages, but only in a three-door hatchback.

The N10 series Pulsar was available as a three- or five-door [[hatchback]], a short-lived four-door fastback [[sedan (car)|sedan]], a five-door [[van]] or [[station wagon]], and a three-door fastback-styled coupé with a wraparound rear window introduced at the end of 1978. The van was first released in November 1978, while the export-only wagon models first appeared in early 1979.<ref name="salon79">{{Cite magazine | ref = AJ79 | editor1-last = Costa | editor1-first = André | editor2-first = Georges-Michel | editor2-last = Fraichard | date = September 1979 | title = Salon 1979: Toutes les Voitures du Monde | issue = 14 & 15 | page = 176 | magazine = l'Auto Journal | publisher = Homme N°1 | location = Paris | language = fr }}</ref> Originally the lineup consisted only of the four-door sedan which utilized the same body profile as the later hatchback models; in August 1978 the coupé and three-door hatchback models were added, along with a fuel injected version of the 1.4-liter engine.<ref name=Catvol26>{{citation | ref = JAMA26 | title = 自動車ガイドブック | trans-title = Japanese Motor Vehicles Guide Book 1979/1980 | language = Japanese | volume = 26 | date = 1979-11-01 | publisher = [[Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association]] | location = Japan | page = 113 | id = 053-790026-3400 }}</ref> One year later a five-door hatchback appeared, replacing the four-door sedan which was immediately discontinued.<ref>''[[#JAMA26|Automobile Guide Book 1979/1980]]'', p. 116</ref>[[File:1981 Datsun Pulsar (N10 S2) TL 5-door hatchback (23124177522).jpg|thumb|left|1981-1982 Datsun Pulsar TL 5-door (Australia)]]Most markets outside Japan did not receive all versions: for instance, the three- and five-door hatchbacks and the coupé were the only models to be offered in the US. Most markets never got any fuel injected versions. The 1.0-liter ''A10'' (later also updated to an OHC engine, called E10) was never available in Japan, mainly restricted to markets where tax codes made smaller engines necessary. An interesting anomaly of the French automotive taxation system is that while the A12A-engined Cherry sedans were considered as "6&nbsp;[[Tax horsepower#France|CVs]]", the coupés with the same engine were markedly cheaper to own as they were classified as "5&nbsp;CVs".<ref name="salon79"/> An unusual feature at the time of introduction was the split folding rear seat fitted to better equipped models, increasing versatility.<ref>[[#deJong|de Jong]], p. 26</ref>

A late-term facelift in March 1981 brought Nissan's newly developed OHC E-series engines in for the last twelve months of production, which also introduced the more conventional (and industry standard) drivetrain with an end-on transmission with unequal length driveshafts - the A-Series engine cars continued to use the transmission-in-sump layout that had been used in the previous generation Cherry models.  The facelift involved a new grille and rectangular headlamps. The updated 1982 model Pulsar five-door hatchback with E-series engine was assembled in New Zealand at Nissan's new factory-owned assembly plant in [[Wiri]], Auckland. Only one well-equipped model was offered, with a five-speed manual gearbox.

In 1982 "Nissan" badges began to appear on the cars, due to Nissan phasing out the Datsun name at that time for its international markets. Production of the N10 series ceased in mid-1982, to be replaced by the all-new N12 Cherry/Pulsar.

In Japan the five-door van received the VN10 chassis code when shown in November 1978, but was then re-released in August 1979 in a version which met the 1979 commercial vehicle emissions standards — this model was designated VN11. While domestic market passenger models only received the slightly larger A12A engine, the vans and many export markets retained the smaller A12 engine (and the option of the larger A14) as also used in the preceding Cherry F-II.<ref>''[[#JAMA26|Automobile Guide Book 1979/1980]]'', pp. 147, 191</ref> The van was unusual in the Japanese market for the period in being front-wheel drive; Nissan made the most of this and gave it a special rear suspension to allow for a very low loading floor. To further lower the rear opening the rear bumper was also extremely slim. This generation Pulsar van also provided the basis for the first generation of the [[Nissan Prairie|Prairie]] people carrier. This van bodywork, with more comfortable fittings, was also used for the wagon model as sold in export markets. After the March 1981 facelift, the van also received the updated E13 and E15 OHC engines and now carried the VUN10 and VMN10 chassis codes. The three-door panel van model seems to have only been sold in the export.

=== {{anchor|Datsun 310|310}} Datsun 310 ===
{{redirect|Datsun 310|the Datsun Bluebird (310)|Datsun Bluebird#310}}

In North America the N10 Pulsar was originally sold only with the largest, 1.4-liter engine and only with four- or five-speed manual transmissions. Called the Datsun 310, in Canada it was also available with Pulsar striping on the rear quarters. Equipment levels were Deluxe or GX, and originally only the three-door hatchback or hatchback coupé bodywork were available.<ref name=RT82>{{cite journal |journal=Road & Track's Road Test Annual & Buyer's Guide 1981 |issue=January–February 1981 |title=1981 Buyer's Guide | editor-first = Tony | editor-last = Hogg |page=89}}</ref> Only the three-door (called a "two-door sedan hatchback" in period materials<ref name=Dprice81>{{citation |type=Sales Training/Dealer Support |title=Datsun: Suggested retail prices for 1981 Datsun Models★ |publisher=Nissan Motor Corporation in U.S.A. |location=Gardena, CA |date=25 September 1980 |page=3}}</ref>) was ever available in Deluxe trim, with the GX being optional and all other bodystyles only sold in GX trim. A four-speed manual was installed in all sedans, while the GX Coupé received a five-speed unit. The three-door GX was unusual in receiving manual, remotely controlled (from the center console, behind the parking brake) rear side windows.<ref name=D31081>{{citation |type=brochure |title=Datsun 310: by Nissan |date=December 1980 |id=WE 12-80-300M-2 |publisher=Nissan Motor Company |page=11}}</ref> A five-door hatchback ("sedan hatchback") model was added to the line during the 1980 model year, only in GX trim.

For 1981 the Pulsar received a facelift in North America, with a sloping, horizontal bar grille and rectangular headlights in place of the previous round units. A larger 1.5-liter engine replaced the earlier 1.4-liter unit, although in desmogged form it only produced {{convert|65|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name=RT82/> This was still a pushrod unit (unlike the new E-series which was on its way into the Pulsar in the rest of the world), with a two-barrel carburetor and a catalytic converter.<ref name=D31081/> The 310 never stood a great chance in North America, where the cheaper and somewhat larger rear-wheel-drive [[Nissan Sunny#B310|210-series]] always outsold it. The lack of an automatic option was a further hindrance in the US market.
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== {{anchor|N12}} N12 (1982) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = N12
| image = Nissan Cherry per UK nomenclature first registered sep 1984 1270cc.JPG
| caption = Nissan Cherry 3-door (Europe)
| aka = [[Nissan Cherry]] (Europe)<br />Nissan Langley<br />Nissan Liberta Villa<br />[[Alfa Romeo Arna]] (Europe)<br />[[Holden Astra#LB|Holden Astra (LB/LC)]]
| production = 1982–1986<br />1983–1987 (Australia)
| assembly = {{ubl |Japan: [[Nissan#Manufacturing locations|Oppama Plant]], [[Yokosuka, Kanagawa]] | Australia: [[Clayton South, Victoria]] |New Zealand: [[Wiri]] |Italy: [[Pratola Serra]] | South Africa: [[Rosslyn, Gauteng]] ([[Nissan South Africa|NSA]])}}
| body_style = 2-door [[coupé]] ([[Nissan EXA#N12|Nissan Pulsar EXA]])<br />3/5-door [[hatchback]]<br />4-door [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| related = [[Nissan EXA#N12|Nissan Pulsar EXA (N12)]]
| engine = {{ubl | 988&nbsp;cc [[Nissan E engine#E10|''E10'']] [[Straight-four engine|I4]] (BN12) | 1270&nbsp;cc [[Nissan E engine#E13|''E13'']] I4 (HN12) | 1488&nbsp;cc [[Nissan E engine#E15|''E15'']] I4 (PN12) | 1488&nbsp;cc [[Nissan E engine#E15|''E15ET'']] [[turbocharger|turbo]] I4 (PN12) | 1597&nbsp;cc [[Nissan E engine#E16|''E16'']] I4 | 1680&nbsp;cc [[Nissan CD engine#CD17|''CD17'']] [[Diesel engine|diesel]] I4 (SN12) }}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2415|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|3960|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1620|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1390|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|820|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
}}

A more angular version was announced in April 1982, making its European debut in October. By this time, Nissan had more or less standardised its naming policy worldwide, so as a Nissan it tended, except in European markets, to be known as the Pulsar. In Europe it retained the "Cherry" moniker, and in Malaysia it was sold as the Nissan Langley. In South Africa the hatchbacks kept the Pulsar name for this generation, but the sedans were sold with Langley badging.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.changecars.co.za/blogs/what-went-wrong-nissan | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20250526033356/https://www.changecars.co.za/blogs/what-went-wrong-nissan | archivedate = 2025-05-26 | title = What went wrong?- Nissan | work = Changecars | first = Daantjie | last = Badenhorst | date = 2025-01-08 }}</ref> This generation Pulsar hatchback, three-door and five-door, was sold in North America only for model year 1983.<ref>{{cite web |last=Niedermeyer |first=Paul |date=21 May 2014 |url=http://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-asian/curbside-classic-1983-nissan-pulsar-five-door-so-rare-i-forgot-it-existed/ |title=Curbside Classic: 1983 Nissan Pulsar Five Door – So Rare I Forgot It Existed |website=Curbside Classics | access-date = 20 July 2015}}</ref>

Some unusual options were carried over from the previous generation, such as having the rear locks (on four-door models) remote operated by cable from the front seat. The rear [[Child safety lock|child locks]] could also be controlled with a slider mounted beneath the driver's seat.<ref name=PdL40>{{cite magazine | magazine = Le Moniteur de l'Automobile | page= 40 | title= Essai Détaillé: Nissan Cherry 1.7 GL Diesel | trans-title = Detailed Test | last= De Leener | first = Philippe | location=Brussels, Belgium | language=fr | volume=34 | number=764 | date=1983-03-10 | ref = mon764 | publisher=Editions Auto-Magazine }}</ref>

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1983 Nissan Pulsar (N12) GL sedan (2007-08-25) 02.jpg|1983–1984 Nissan Pulsar GL sedan (Australia)
1984-1986 Holden LB Astra SLE hatchback 02.jpg|[[Holden Astra#LB|Holden Astra (LB/LC)]] 5-door (Australia)
1983NissanPulsarUSA.jpg|In the United States, the Pulsar hatchback was only sold for the 1983 model year
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;Asia
New Pulsar models were introduced in the Japanese home market with three- or five-door hatchback bodywork, as well as the [[Nissan EXA|Pulsar EXA]] two-door coupé. In June a four-door sedan arrived as well. Most Pulsars sold had flush-fitting, aerodynamic rectangular headlights, but the lowest-spec cars received smaller rectangular units set deeper within the grille surround. There was no van model of the N12 Pulsar; instead, Nissan Cherry stores sold a version of the [[Nissan AD#VB11|B11-series AD Van]] as the "Pulsar AD." In May 1983 the 1.7-liter CD17 diesel and a {{convert|115|PS|kW|0|abbr=on|adj=on}} turbocharged petrol model were introduced. At the same time, a [[Wing mirror|door mirror]] was fitted to some models rather than the traditional fender-mounted unit.<ref name=Catvol30>{{citation | ref = JAMA30 | title = 自動車ガイドブック | trans-title = Japanese Motor Vehicles Guide Book 1983-84 | language = ja | volume = 30 | date = 1983-10-28 | publisher = [[Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association]] | location = Japan | page = 158 | id = 0053-830030-3400 }}</ref> The law had been changed only two months earlier, allowing for such fitment, and the Pulsar was the first Japanese car to take advantage of the change. The lowest-spec models, like the Pulsar TC, continued to use fender mirrors until the end of N12 production.<ref name=Catvol32>{{citation | ref = JAMA32 | title = 自動車ガイドブック | trans-title = Japanese Motor Vehicles Guide Book 1985~'86 | language = ja | volume = 32 | date = 1985-10-30 | publisher = [[Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association]] | location = Japan | page = 155 | id = 0053-850032-3400 }}</ref>

The series was facelifted at the end of March 1984, with wider and slimmer headlights. There were no longer two types of headlamps available. This is also when the Pulsar Milano trim level was introduced.<ref name=Catvol31>{{citation | ref = JAMA31 | title = 自動車ガイドブック | trans-title = Japanese Motor Vehicles Guide Book 1984~'85 | language = ja | volume = 31 | date = 1984-10-20 | publisher = [[Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association]] | location = Japan | page = 111 | id = 0053-840031-3400 }}</ref> This was a three-door hatchback with a more European and Italianate flair - while Alfa Romeo were not involved in its development, calling the model by the name of Alfa Romeo's hometown was a nod at the collaboration. In May 1985 the turbocharger was changed to a water-cooled design.

The [[:ja:日産・ラングレー|Nissan Langley]], in its second generation, was a Pulsar sold at ''Nissan Prince Store'' locations next to the [[Nissan Skyline#R30|Skyline]], and shared many styling influences from the Skyline. The market acceptance of the Langley inspired Nissan to sell a second badge engineered version at ''Nissan Store'' as the [[:ja:日産・リベルタビラ|Nissan Liberta Villa]].<ref>[http://gazoo.com/meishakan/meisha/shousai.asp?R_ID=3138 GAZOO.com Nissan Liberta Villa (N12)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926235326/http://gazoo.com/meishakan/meisha/shousai.asp?R_ID=3138 |date=26 September 2007 }}</ref> This model partially replaced the larger [[Nissan Stanza]] clone called the Nissan Violet Liberta. The Liberta Villa was only available as a sedan, offered as a smaller companion to the [[Nissan Leopard#First generation: F30 (1980-1986)|Nissan Leopard]] (itself a Skyline clone). The top trim package was the SSS turbo with the ''E15ET'' engine, and the top two trim packages offered multi-port fuel injection with the base model offering a carburetor—all with the 1.5-liter petrol engine. As with the Pulsar and the Langley, the ''CD17'' diesel engine was also offered on the Liberta Villa.

In Singapore the Pulsar was clearly defined as a class below the Sunny (even though a Pulsar sedan is longer than a Sunny and sits on a longer wheelbase). While the Sunny could be had with 1.3 or 1.5-liter engines, the Pulsar was only available with the 1-litre E10 engine. It was also fitted with the small recessed lights used for the lowest-cost models. In Singaporean specifications, the E10 engine produces {{convert|52|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} DIN and was also available together with air conditioning.<ref name=SGpulsar>{{cite journal | url= http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Page/straitstimes19820905-1.1.40 | title = Clever packaging gives Pulsar a clear lead | last = Lee | first = Winston | location = Singapore | journal = Straits Times | page = 10 | date = 1982-09-05 | access-date = 10 April 2020 }}</ref>

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N12 Liberta Villa Turbo.jpg|1986 Nissan Liberta Villa SSS sedan (Japan)
Nissan Langley N12.jpg|Nissan Langley (N12) 5-door hatchback (Malaysia)
</gallery>

;Australasia
The Australian market Pulsar N12 series arrived in October 1982.<ref name = "GoAuto">{{cite web |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&make=Nissan&model=Pulsar |title=Nissan Pulsar – Used Car Research |work=GoAuto |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> Offered as a five-door hatchback, 1.3-liter TC and 1.5-liter TS specifications featured. These early cars were manufactured in Japan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&ID=DC002864BD3154F7CA257125001A1439 |title=Nissan Pulsar (N12) |work=GoAuto |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> May 1983 saw the debut of an update to the Australian range.<ref name = "GoAuto" /> Now produced locally, the update heralded minor trim changes, suspension and steering revisions and new seats. Specification levels were overhauled with the Pulsar E opening up the range with its 1.3-liter engine, followed by the 1.5-liter GL and GX. In October 1983 the sedan body was introduced in GL and GX guises (1.5-liter). A turbocharged Pulsar ET five-door arrived in April 1984, sharing its engine and trim with the EXA.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&ID=FBBEE91B4163BC1BCA257125001A1474 |title=Nissan Pulsar (N12 II) |work=GoAuto |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> It was only available with a five-speed manual. The ET also had alloy wheels, a modified suspension and various aerodynamic improvements. The engine was imported fully built from Japan, which placed a limit on how many ETs could be built without falling afoul of laws on local content.<ref name=whp34>{{cite journal | journal = [[Wheels (magazine)|Wheels]] | title = Earthbound ET | first = Peter | last = Robinson | pages = 33–34 | date = June 1984 | publisher = Murray Publishers | location = Sydney, Australia }} A first batch of 600 were built, and then the limit was around 150 per month.</ref>

The next update came in August 1984<ref name = "GoAuto"/> alongside a badge engineered twin, the [[Holden Astra#LB|Holden Astra (LB)]]—a scheme devised under the [[Button car plan]].<ref name = "Unique Cars">{{cite web |last=Kenwright |first=Joe |date=22 March 2013 |url=http://www.uniquecarsmag.com.au/news-and-reviews/article/articleid/83099.aspx |title=Aussie original: Nissan Pulsar & Holden Astra |work=Unique Cars |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> To differentiate the Pulsar, Nissan Australia applied the upmarket Japanese market Langley body details for its facelift.<ref name = "Unique Cars"/> The headlamps were now fitted as quad units and narrower horizontal tail lamps distinguished the rear styling. Other changes included an increase in specification, minor suspension calibrations, and refreshed interior trims. Sedan versions had their facelift delayed until November that year, and the ET hatchback lingered on with the older styling until the demise of the N12 in 1987.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&ID=92F9B836BDC0BE5ACA257125001A13E1 |title=Nissan Pulsar (N12 III) |work=GoAuto |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref> The Australian-built Pulsar ET was also exported to New Zealand, beginning in 1985.<ref>{{cite magazine |editor-last=Britten |editor-first=Tim |date=October 1985 |title=news, views, reviews |journal=Motor Manual |location=Melbourne, Australia |issue=525 |page=8}}</ref>

The final Australian N12 update arrived in April 1986 prior to the 1987 N13 introduction.<ref name = "GoAuto" /> The Holden version was known as the [[Holden Astra#LC|LC Astra]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&ID=C54D17FF07D842BACA257125001A139B |title=Holden Astra (LC Astra) |work=GoAuto |access-date=4 December 2014}}</ref> The revisions brought further trim changes, tweaks to the five-speed manual transmission, new colours, a new entry-level DX model, a change from GX to GXE, and the introduction of a larger displacement 1.6-liter engine tuned for unleaded petrol replacing the 1.3- and 1.5-liter leaded units used previously. The ET model also saw its 1.5-liter turbocharged engine updated for unleaded fuel.<ref name = "Unique Cars"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&ID=F30E43B33F5330EBCA257125001A1337 |title=Nissan Pulsar (N12 IV) |work=GoAuto |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref>

The N12 was assembled in New Zealand at Nissan NZ's plant in [[Wiri]] [[Auckland|South Auckland]] from 1982, and facelifted in 1984 when the main change was a switch to the now compulsory laminated windscreen. This generation was offered in both three and five door hatchback form with both 1.3- and 1.5-liter [[Nissan E engine|Nissan E-series engines]] shared with the also locally assembled Sunny sedan (NZ did not import the equivalent Pulsar sedan). The [[Holden Astra#LB|Holden Astra]] badged variant was not sold in New Zealand. The EXA Coupé was a limited official Nissan import new but thousands more Japanese market specification models arrived in the later 1980s and early 1990s when the NZ market was opened up to used imports.

{{gallery | width = 180 | height = 115
| File:1986 Nissan Pulsar (N12 S3) GL 5-door hatchback (2015-12-07) 01.jpg|1984–1986 Nissan Pulsar GL 5-door (Australia)
| File:1986 Nissan Pulsar (N12 S4) GXE 5-door hatchback (23612563749).jpg|1986–1987 Nissan Pulsar GXE 5-door (Australia)
| File:1984 Nissan Pulsar (N12 S3) GX sedan (2009-07-13) 02.jpg|1984–1986 Nissan Pulsar GX sedan (Australia)
}}

;Europe
{{see also|Nissan Cherry|Alfa Romeo Arna}}
The European market Cherrys were available with engines ranging from a 1.0-liter, {{convert|37|kW|PS|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} petrol unit via a 1270&nbsp;cc 60&nbsp;PS, a 1488&nbsp;cc 70&nbsp;PS up to the {{convert|84|kW|PS|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} turbocharged 1.5-liter ''[[Nissan E engine#E15|E15ET]]'' and also included the diesel ''CD17''.<ref>{{citation |type=brochure |title=Nissan Gamma '85 |trans-title=Nissan '85 range |language=nl-be |publisher=N.V. Nissan Belgium S.A. |location=Aartselaar, Belgium |pages=2–3 |year=1985}}</ref> In early 1983, a 1.7-liter diesel option was introduced; this was the first Cherry diesel. Only a small "diesel" badge on the bootlid betrayed the engine option.<ref name=PdL33>[[#mon764|De Leener]], p. 33</ref> To accommodate the extra {{convert|65|kg|lb|abbr=on}} over the front axle, the diesel received stronger front springs and a model-specific, slightly larger, single-spoke steering wheel to counteract what would have otherwise been a heavier steering.<ref name=PdL38>[[#mon764|De Leener]], p. 38</ref>

The Cherry Turbo was an attempt at breaking into the then very popular GTi category, but being a somewhat half-hearted effort it did not have much of an impact in the marketplace. The Turbo sat on comparatively skinny Dunlop tires and had few changes aside from its many stickers and the turbocharger. Period tests complained about peaky power delivery (and the same long gear ratios as for the regular Cherry), torque steer, and a harsh ride.<ref name="Car9.84">{{cite journal |journal=Car |date=September 1984 |page=83 |title=Best of the rest |first=Bob |last=Ash | editor-last = Cropley | editor-first = Steve |publisher=FF Publishing |location=London, UK}}</ref> The Pulsar/Cherry underwent a light facelift in July 1984.<ref name=TAM85B>[[#TAM85|''Tutte le Auto del Mondo 1985'']], p. 648</ref>

This model was also built in Italy by [[Alfa Romeo]] as the [[Alfa Romeo Arna|Arna]] (named after the joint venture which created it, Alfa Romeo Nissan Autoveicoli), using Alfa Romeo [[flat-4|boxer]] engines. Confusingly, the Italian models were also sold in the United Kingdom and Spain as the "Nissan Cherry Europe". At Alfa Romeo, the Arna was meant to replace lesser versions of the popular [[Alfa Romeo Alfasud|Alfasud]], but never had the Italian car's appeal. The Cherry Europe also failed in its "home" market (Europe) lacking the build quality and reliability of its Japanese built twin car.

{{gallery | width = 180 | height = 115
| File:1985 Nissan Cherry Europe 1.2 Front.jpg|Nissan Cherry Europe
| File:1985 Nissan Cherry Europe 1.2 Rear.jpg|Nissan Cherry Europe, showing Italian model light clusters as also seen on the Alfa Romeo Arna
| File:1985 Nissan Cherry Europe 1.2 Interior.jpg|Interior
| File:Alfa Arna.JPG|[[Alfa Romeo Arna|Alfa Romeo Arna (three door)]]
| File:Alfa Arna 4d.JPG|Rear view Alfa Romeo Arna (five door)
}}
{{clear}}

== {{anchor|N13}} N13 (1986) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = N13
| image = 1990 Nissan Pulsar Q (35611811390).jpg
| caption = 1990 Nissan Pulsar Q Hatchback (N13, Australia)
| aka = [[Nissan Cherry]] (Greece)<br />Nissan Langley<br />Nissan Liberta Villa<br />[[Nissan Sentra]] (Malaysia, New Zealand)<br />[[Nissan Sunny]] (Europe)<br />[[Holden Astra#LD|Holden Astra (LD)]]
| production = 1986–1990<br />July 1987–1991 (Australia)
| assembly = {{ubl |Japan: [[Nissan#Manufacturing locations|Oppama Plant]], [[Yokosuka, Kanagawa]] | Australia: [[Clayton South, Victoria]] | Greece: [[Volos]] (TEOKAR) | New Zealand: [[Wiri]] }}
| body_style = 3-door [[hatchback]]<br />5-door hatchback<br />4-door [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]<br />[[Front-engine, all-wheel-drive]]
| related = [[Nissan EXA#N13|Nissan EXA (N13)]]
| engine = {{ubl | 988&nbsp;cc [[Nissan E engine#E10|''E10'']] [[Straight-four engine|I4]]<ref name=TAM90/> | 1270&nbsp;cc [[Nissan E engine#E13|''E13'']] I4 | 1392&nbsp;cc [[Nissan GA engine#GA14S|''GA14S'']]/[[Nissan GA engine#GA14DS|''GA14DS'']] I4 | 1487&nbsp;cc [[Nissan E engine#E15|''E15'']] I4 | 1497&nbsp;cc [[Nissan GA engine#GA15S|''GA15S'']] I4 | 1597&nbsp;cc [[Nissan E engine#E16|''E16'']] I4 | 1597&nbsp;cc [[Nissan GA engine#GA16S|''GA16S'']] I4 | 1598&nbsp;cc [[GM Family II engine#16LF|''16LF'' (GM)]] I4 (Australia) | 1598&nbsp;cc [[Nissan CA engine#CA16DE|''CA16DE'']] [[DOHC]] I4 | 1796&nbsp;cc [[GM Family II engine#18LE|''18LE'' (GM)]] I4 (Australia) | 1809&nbsp;cc [[Nissan CA engine#CA18DE|''CA18DE'']] [[DOHC]] I4 | 1680&nbsp;cc [[Nissan CD engine#CD17|''CD17'']] [[Diesel engine|diesel]] I4 }}
| transmission = 4-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br/>5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br />3-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|95.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| length = {{convert|166.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| width = {{convert|66.1|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| height = {{convert|51.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
}}

[[File:Nissan-PulsarN13rear.JPG|thumb|left|Facelift Nissan Pulsar sedan (Japan)]]

In 1986, Nissan's design chief refused to follow the smoother, aerodynamic look of other cars, and told his design team to come up with an affordable, subcompact car.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} A squarer Pulsar N13 series was released as a result; innovations included a permanently four-wheel drive model with a [[Viscous coupling unit|viscous coupling]] which appeared in May 1986. In February 1987 a version with three viscous couplings was introduced: one for each axle and one in between. This was originally limited to a production of 200 cars, at a price increase 50 percent higher than for the regular four-wheel-drive version.<ref name="TV10.87">{{cite journal | ref = AS87 | title = Nästa Sunny är fyrhjulsdriven |trans-title=The next Sunny is four-wheel-drive | language = sv | journal = [[Teknikens Värld]] | publisher = Specialtidningsförlaget AB | location = Stockholm, Sweden | page = 11 | date = 1987-04-29 | issue = 10 | volume = 39 | first = Alrik | last = Söderlind }}</ref> For 1988 it became a regularly available model; this was very similar to the [[Attesa]] system which first appeared in the [[Nissan Bluebird|Bluebird]] soon thereafter. In 1986, the Pulsar won the [[Car of the Year Japan]] award. Capitalizing on the popularity of the larger [[Nissan Skyline#R31|R31 series Nissan Skyline]], this generation shares many visual styling cues with the larger car.

The N13 series [[Nissan EXA|EXA]] was spun off as its own model internationally, but retained the Pulsar NX name in the United States. It was designated as the N13 series, despite actually being based on the [[Nissan Sunny]] (B12) chassis.

===Asia===
The Pulsar was sold in Japan as a three- and five-door hatchback, plus a four-door sedan. There was no turbocharged version of the N13 Pulsar, with Nissan choosing to focus on multivalve engines instead. In April 1988, the 1.5-litre engines were changed to the new [[Nissan GA engine|GA generation]].

The Langley and the Liberta Villa (both sold as sedans and three-door hatchbacks)<ref>[http://gazoo.com/meishakan/meisha/shousai.asp?R_ID=3139 GAZOO.com Nissan Liberta Villa (N13)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929083328/http://gazoo.com/meishakan/meisha/shousai.asp?R_ID=3139 |date=29 September 2007 }}</ref> also continued sales in Japan as upmarket versions of the Pulsar, with a limited engine lineup. Both the Langley and Liberta Villa had slightly different bodywork to the Japanese-specification Pulsar—although most parts were interchangeable. Langley and Liberta Villa three-doors sported completely redesigned rear-ends, which were slightly longer and tapered off in a [[notchback]]-like manner and were much sportier in appearance with their more steeply raked rear windows. The sedans featured reshaped upper doors (windows), rear windshields, rear quarter panels, and are noted for the repositioning of the license plate to the rear bumper from the boot lid. The Langley and Liberta Villa were themselves differentiated by their own frontal styling. Compared to the Pulsar, the Langley had narrower trapezoidal-shaped headlamps and a unique grille—whereas the Liberta Villa had narrow rectangular-shaped lights and again its own grille design. The N13 Langley and Liberta Villa featured other options such as a limited-slip differential, luxurious interior and the much sought-after black headlights on the Langley, centre grille and round [[Nissan Skyline|Skyline]]-style taillights, with the equipment shared in the Liberta Villa. The Japanese-market Langley five-door hatchback was dropped with the N13.

In Malaysia, the N13 Pulsar was sold as the [[Nissan Sentra]], which was introduced in 1987 to replace the slow selling B12 Sentra. From mid-1989 it became available with the 12-valve GA16S engine, in a model called the SLX Super-valve.

{{gallery
| width = 180 | height = 120
| File:Nissan Liberta Villa 1986.jpg|Nissan Liberta Villa 3-door (Japan)
| File:Nissan Liberta Villa Sedan N13.jpg|Nissan Liberta Villa sedan (Japan)
}}
{{gallery
| width = 180 | height = 120
| File:1986 Nissan Langley (16816969277).jpg|Nissan Langley 3-door (Japan)
| File:1986 Nissan Langley (17023655041).jpg|Nissan Langley 3-door (Japan)
| File:1988-1990 Nissan Langley Sedan Type X rear.jpg|Nissan Langley sedan (Japan)
}}

[[File:1988 Nissan Pulsar (N13) SSS Vector sedan (2015-07-03) 01.jpg|thumb|right|1988–1991 Nissan Pulsar SSS Vector sedan (Australia)]]

===Oceania===
The Pulsar–[[Holden Astra#LD|Astra]] relationship continued in Australia, with the series there continuing to use the more upmarket Langley sedan as the donor vehicle. The sedan version was called the Pulsar Vector. The five-door hatchback was also offered, but this model differed from the Japanese Pulsar with reshaped upper doors (windows) and rear quarter panels. The development of the model was a collaboration with Holden, using the [[Family II engine]] built in Australia.<ref>{{cite web |last=Kenwright |first=Joe |date=22 March 2013 |url=http://www.uniquecarsmag.com.au/news-and-reviews/article/articleid/83099.aspx |title=Aussie original: Nissan Pulsar & Holden Astra |work=Unique Cars |access-date=14 August 2014}}</ref> Nissan introduced a facelift in 1989. After Holden ended their cooperation with Nissan in 1989 (and took up with Toyota instead), sales of the Holden Astra came to an end. Nissan Australia, however, kept using the GM engines until the succeeding N14 version was introduced.

[[Straight-four engine|four-cylinder engines]] offered in the Australian built version were:
* 1.6&nbsp;L Family II 16LF, 1,598&nbsp;cc, single point TBI, SOHC, {{Convert|56|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,600&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|125|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3,600&nbsp;rpm
* 1.8&nbsp;L Family II 18LE, 1,796&nbsp;cc, multi point EFI, SOHC, {{Convert|79|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,600&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|151|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3,600&nbsp;rpm
* 1.8&nbsp;L Family II 18LE, 1,796&nbsp;cc, multi point EFI, SOHC, {{Convert|84|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,600&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|162|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3,600&nbsp;rpm (SVD)

In New Zealand, the previous Sunny and Pulsar ranges were replaced by a single model line now called the [[Nissan Sentra]]—which were based on the Japanese market Pulsar and again mostly locally assembled, all with Japanese-manufactured Nissan engines. Versions in New Zealand were available in four body shapes; three-door hatchback (SG, SR), five-door hatchback (SGS, ZXE), four-door sedan (SG, SGS, ZXE), and a five-door "Sportwagon" (SG, SGS).

Six engines were offered over this generation:
* 1.3  – SG  – 1985–1989 – E13
* 1.4  – SG/SGS –  1989–1991 – GA14S (59&nbsp;kW (79&nbsp;hp) at 6,200 rpm, {{convert|111|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm)
* 1.6 – ZXE – 1985–1989 – E16
* 1.6 – ZXE – 1989–1991 – GA16S (69&nbsp;kW (92&nbsp;hp) at 6,000 rpm, {{convert|133|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3,200 rpm)
* 1.6 – SR twin cam – CA16DE
* 1.8 – GTI – CA18DE

{{gallery
| width = 180 | height = 120
| File:1989 Nissan Pulsar (N13) Vector Ti sedan (22609057084).jpg | 1987–1989 Nissan Pulsar Vector Ti sedan (Australia)
| File:1991 Nissan Pulsar (N13 S2) GL 5-door hatchback (2015-07-14) 01.jpg | 1989–1991 Nissan Pulsar GL 5-door (Australia)
| File:1987-1989 Nissan Pulsar (N13) GL 5-door hatchback 01.jpg | 1987–1989 Nissan Pulsar GL 5-door (Australia)
| File:1989-1991 Nissan Pulsar (N13 S2) Q 5-door hatchback 04.jpg | 1989–1991 Nissan Pulsar Q 5-door (Australia)
| File:1991 Nissan Pulsar (N13 S2) Vector Ti sedan (2015-07-16) 02.jpg | 1989–1991 Nissan Pulsar Vector Ti sedan (Australia)
}}

===Europe===
In Europe, the N13 Pulsar was usually sold under the [[Nissan Sunny]] name - however, this was not the same car as the [[Nissan Sunny#B12|Nissan Sunny (B12)]] sold elsewhere around the same time. In Greece the N13 Pulsar retained the Cherry nameplate.<ref name=TAM90>{{Cite book |title=Quattroruote: Tutte le Auto del Mondo 1990 |editor=Mastrostefano, Raffaele |publisher=Editoriale Domus S.p.A |year=1990 |pages=499–500 |language=it |location=Milano}}</ref> Some markets (such as Greece) received a lineup starting with a 1.0-liter engine, but in most countries the 1.3 was at the bottom of the lineup. A carburetted 1.6 was also on offer (fuel injected and catalysed in some countries), as was the 1.7-liter diesel engine. Equipment levels for the non-sporting models were L, LX, SLX and SGX. Four-wheel-drive was also available in the sedan. While the Pulsar was generally sold with Sunny badging in Europe, the Sunny Wagon (B12) was sold as part of the same Sunny family.

The top version, called the Sunny GTi, initially had the 1.6-litre 16-valve engine with {{cvt|110|PS|kW|0}} at 6,400&nbsp;rpm in the [[Catalytic converter|catalysed]] version.<ref name="TV10.87b">{{cite journal | ref = AS87 | title = GTi med ekonomi |trans-title=GTi with economy | language = sv | journal = [[Teknikens Värld]] | publisher = Specialtidningsförlaget AB | location = Stockholm, Sweden | page = 10 | date = 1987-04-29 | issue = 10 | volume = 39 | first = Alrik | last = Söderlind }}</ref> The version sold in countries unencumbered by emissions regulations produces {{cvt|122|PS|kW|0}} at 6,600&nbsp;rpm.<ref name="salon88">{{Cite magazine | ref = s88 | editor1-last = Costa | editor1-first = André | editor2-first = Georges-Michel | editor2-last = Fraichard | date = 1988-09-01 | title = Salon: Toutes les Voitures du Monde 89 | issue = 14/15 | page = 249 | publisher = Homme N°1 | magazine = l'Auto Journal | location = Paris | language = fr }}</ref> The GTi was quite discreet, with external changes limited to side skirts and small spoilers front and rear, as well as alloy wheels. When introduced, it was not a particularly strong contender in the GTi market; to rectify this Nissan later introduced a more powerful and torquier 1.8-litre version.

{{gallery
| width = 180 | height = 120
| File:Nissan Sunny N13 01.jpg|Pre-facelift Nissan Sunny 3-door (Europe)
| File:Nissan Sunny rear 20080214.jpg|Facelift Nissan Sunny 5-door (Europe)
| File:Nissan Sunny front 20071112.jpg|Facelift Nissan Sunny sedan (Europe)
| File:Nissan Sunny rear 20080808.jpg|Facelift Nissan Sunny sedan (Europe)
}}

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! rowspan = 2 | Engine !! colspan = 2 | Displacement !! rowspan = 2 | Layout !! colspan = 4 | Power !! rowspan = 2 | {{Abbr|Cat.|Catalyzed?}} !! rowspan = 2 | Notes
|-
! L !! cc !! kW !! PS !! hp !! at rpm
|-
| rowspan = 1 | [[Nissan E engine#E10|E10S]] || rowspan = 1 align=center | 1.0 || rowspan = 1 align=center | 988 || rowspan = 2 | [[Carburetor|carb]] 8V [[SOHC]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]] || {{cvt|50|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || 6000 || align=center | – || Greece, UK
|-
| [[Nissan E engine#E13|E13S]] || align=center | 1.3 || align=center | 1,270 || {{cvt|60|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || 5600 || align=center | – || 
|-
| [[Nissan GA engine#GA14DS|GA14DS]] || align=center | 1.4 || align=center | 1,392 || carb 12V SOHC I4 || {{cvt|80|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || 6200 || align=center | ○ || 
|-
| [[Nissan E engine#E16|E16S]] || rowspan = 6 align=center | 1.6 || align=center | 1,597 || carb 8V SOHC I4 || {{cvt|84|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || 5600 || align=center | – || 4x4 available
|-
| rowspan = 2 | [[Nissan GA engine#GA16DS|GA16DS]] || rowspan = 3 align=center | 1,597 || rowspan = 2 | carb 12V SOHC I4 || {{cvt|94|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || rowspan = 2 | 6000 || rowspan=2 align=center | – || 4x4 available
|-
| {{cvt|87|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || Low compression
|-
| [[Nissan GA engine#GA16i|GA16i]] || [[Fuel injection#TBI|TBI]] 12V SOHC I4 || {{cvt|90|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || 6000 || align=center | ● || 4x4 available
|-
| rowspan = 2 | [[Nissan CA engine#CA16DE|CA16DE]] || rowspan = 2 align=center | 1,598 || rowspan = 4 | [[Fuel injection|EFI]] 16V [[DOHC]] I4 || {{cvt|122|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || 6600 || align=center | – || 
|-
| {{cvt|110|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || 6400 || align=center | ● ||
|-
| rowspan = 2 | [[Nissan CA engine#CA18DE|CA18DE]] || rowspan = 2 align=center | 1.8 || rowspan = 2 align=center | 1,809 || {{cvt|129|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || rowspan = 2 | 6400 || align=center | – || 
|-
| {{cvt|125|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || align=center | ● ||
|-
| [[Nissan CD engine#CD17|CD17]] || rowspan = 1 align=center | 1.7 || rowspan = 1 align=center | 1,680 || rowspan = 1 | [[Diesel engine|diesel]] 8V SOHC I4 || {{cvt|55|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || 4800 || align=center | – || 
|-
|}

== {{anchor|N14}} N14 (1990) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| platform = [[Nissan B platform]]
| name = N14
| image = 1993 Nissan Pulsar (N14 CBU) LX 5-door hatchback (2015-07-14) 01.jpg
| caption = 1993 Nissan Pulsar LX 5-door (N14, Australia)
| aka = {{ubl | [[Nissan Sentra]] (New Zealand; South Africa for sedan) | Nissan Sabre (South African 5-door hatchback) | [[Nissan Sunny]] (Europe) }}
| production = 1990–1995<br />1991–1992 (Australia)
| assembly = {{ubl | Japan: [[Nissan#Manufacturing locations|Oppama Plant]], [[Yokosuka, Kanagawa]] | Australia: [[Clayton South, Victoria]] | Greece: [[Volos]] (TEOKAR)<ref name="ΤΕΟΚΑΡ ΑΒΕΕ"/> | New Zealand: [[Wiri]], [[Auckland|South Auckland]] | South Africa: [[Rosslyn, Gauteng]] ([[Nissan South Africa|NSA]]) }}
| designer = Yoshio Maezawa<ref>{{cite web |url=http://response.jp/article/2009/10/22/131284.html |title=【COTY09-10 選考コメント】インサイトの追い上げが印象的...前澤義雄 |trans-title=Comment on COTY 09-10 selection from Yoshio Maezawa: The Insight's catch-up is impressive |language=ja |work=Response |publisher=IID, Inc |date=22 October 2009 |first=Yoshio (義雄) |last=Maezawa (前澤)}}</ref>
| body_style = 3/5-door [[hatchback]]<br />4-door [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]<br />[[Front-engine, all-wheel-drive]]
| related = [[Nissan AD#Y10/N14 series|Nissan AD]]<br />[[Nissan Sentra#B13|Nissan Sentra (B13)]]<br />[[Nissan Sunny#B13|Nissan Sunny (B13)]]<br />[[Nissan NX]]
| engine = {{ubl
  | '''[[Petrol engine|petrol]]:'''
  | 1.3&nbsp;L [[Nissan GA engine#GA13DS|''GA13DS'']] [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 1.4&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan GA engine#GA14DS|GA14DS]]/[[Nissan GA engine#GA14DE|GA14DE]]'' I4
  | 1.5&nbsp;L [[Nissan GA engine#GA15DS|''GA15DS'']] I4
  | 1.6&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan GA engine#GA16DS|GA16DS]]/[[Nissan GA engine#GA16DE|GA16DE]]/[[Nissan GA engine#GA16DNE|GA16DNE]]'' I4
  | 1.8&nbsp;L [[Nissan SR engine#SR18DE|''SR18DE'']] I4
  | 2.0&nbsp;L [[Nissan SR engine#SR20DE|''SR20DE'']] I4
  | 2.0&nbsp;L [[Nissan SR engine#SR20DET|''SR20DET'']] [[Turbocharger|turbo]] I4
  | '''[[Diesel engine|diesel]]:'''
  | 1.7&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan CD engine#CD17|CD17]]'' I4
  | 2.0&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan CD engine#CD20|CD20]]'' I4
  }}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2430|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|3975|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1400|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{ubl | {{convert|930|kg|0|abbr=on}} | {{convert|1220|kg|0|abbr=on}} (GTI-R) }}
}}

In 1990, the N14 model saw Nissan turn to a more rounded design. The Langley and the Liberta Villa were replaced with the [[Nissan Primera]], assigning the Primera to ''[[Nissan Motor Company#Japan|Nissan Prince Shop]]'' locations.

This version of the car was launched in the [[United Kingdom]] as the Nissan Sunny from March 1991 and was the last generation of Sunny to be sold in Europe, where it was replaced late in 1995 by the [[Nissan Almera|Almera]]. One anomaly from this period resulted from Nissan taking control of its British import and distribution business from [[Automotive Financial Group]] (AFG); the acrimonious split between Nissan and [[Octav Botnar]] resulted in AFG sourcing the vehicle badged as the Pulsar and selling it concurrently in the UK alongside the "official" version (badged as the Sunny) by the newly established Nissan Motor GB. The European top-of-the-line model was the 2.0 GTI, equipped with the naturally aspirated [[Nissan SR engine#SR20DE|SR20DE engine]] with {{cvt|143|PS|kW|0}} rather than the 1.8-litre version used in the home market. While powerful, the Sunny GTI was better equipped and more cosseting than its in-class competitors, with more sedate handling as well.<ref name="TV1391.39">{{cite magazine | ref = AS91 | title = Från vaggan till graven | trans-title = From cradle to grave | language = sv | magazine = [[Teknikens Värld]] | publisher = Specialtidningsförlaget AB | location = Stockholm, Sweden | page = 39 | date = 1991-06-27 | issue = 13 | volume = 43 | first = Alrik | last = Söderlind }}</ref>

This version continued to be offered in [[Complete knock down|CKD kit]] form in New Zealand as the [[Nissan Sentra|Sentra]] (unrelated to the version sold in North America). In Europe, the Sunny name continued, applied to three-door hatchback, five-door hatchback and four-door sedan models, alongside the separate model line [[Nissan AD#N14|Sunny California]] station wagon from Japan (called either the Sunny Estate or Sunny Traveller). This was the last generation of the Pulsar (now with Sunny badges, as in the rest of Europe) to be assembled in Greece, where TEOKAR went out of business in April 1995.<ref name="ΤΕΟΚΑΡ ΑΒΕΕ"/>

There was no N14 Pulsar offered in the United States or Canada either. Instead, the North American Pulsar for those markets evolved into what was known as the [[Nissan NX|NX1600]]. The NX cars are coupés sharing the same chassis, engines, body electronics, and even dashboard with the Pulsar N14.

<gallery widths = 200 heights = 145>
N14pulsar.jpg|Pulsar Sedan (JDM)
PULSAR5door-R1X (filtered).jpg|Pulsar X1R five-door (JDM)
1991-1993 Nissan Pulsar (N14 ES) SSS 5-door hatchback (2011-11-18) 02.jpg|1991–1993 Pulsar SSS 5-door (Australia)
Nissan Sunny hatchback (N14) rear 20071002.jpg|Sunny three-door (Europe)
</gallery>

=== Marketing ===
;Japan
In Japan, the N14 range was large, comprising eight different models with a total of eighteen available variations, including six different engines, three body shapes, and two drivetrains.
* '''GA13DS''' {{convert|1295|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}, {{cvt|79|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|10.6|kgm|Nm lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,600&nbsp;rpm
* '''GA15DS''' {{convert|1497|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}, {{cvt|94|PS|kW hp|0}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|12.8|kgm|Nm lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,600&nbsp;rpm
* '''GA16DE''' {{convert|1596|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}, {{convert|110|PS|kW hp|0||abbr=on}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|15|kgm|Nm lbft|abbr=on|0}} at 4,000&nbsp;rpm
* '''SR18DE''' {{convert|1838|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}, {{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0||abbr=on}} at 6,400&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|17|kgm|Nm lbft|abbr=on|0}} at 4,800&nbsp;rpm
* '''SR20DET''' {{convert|1998|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}, {{convert|230|PS|kW hp|0||abbr=on}} at 6,400&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|29|kgm|Nm lbft|abbr=on|0}} at 4,800&nbsp;rpm
* '''CD17''' {{convert|1680|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}, {{convert|55|PS|kW hp|0||abbr=on}} at 4,800&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|10.6|kgm|Nm lbft|abbr=on}} at 2,800&nbsp;rpm

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model!! Engine !! Drivetrains !! Bodies
|-
|V1||GA13DS||FWD||3 or 4 door
|-
|M1||GA15DS or CD17||FWD or 4WD||3 or 4 door
|-
|K1||GA15DS or CD17||FWD or 4WD||4 or 5 door
|-
|J1J||GA15DS||FWD||4 door
|-
|X1||GA15DS||FWD or 4WD||3 door
|-
|X1R||GA16DE||FWD||3, 4 or 5 door
|-
|GTI||SR18DE||FWD||3, 4 or 5 door
|-
|GTI-R||SR20DET||4WD||3 door
|-
|}

;Australia
[[File:1995 Nissan Pulsar (N14 CBU) LX Limited sedan (2015-07-14) 01.jpg|thumb|1995 Nissan Pulsar LX Limited sedan (Australia)]]

In Australia, the N14 (aka ES) was available in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback. Nissan Australia assembled the range that sold from October 1991 to February 1993 at their factory in [[Clayton South, Victoria]]. Similar models with unique specifications and Sentra badging were shipped to New Zealand where a wagon version, sourced from Japan and assembled locally, was also offered. After Nissan closed the Clayton South plant in October 1992 for financial reasons, the models (known as the "Series 2") were imported from Japan and sold in Australia until September 1995, while Nissan NZ imported its own versions in CKD form to sell alongside the locally assembled wagon until the plant in Wiri, South Auckland, shut down in 1998. Unlike the N13 Pulsar/Astra, [[Holden]] in Australia did not use a variant of this Pulsar, instead choosing to use a [[badge engineering|rebadged]] variant of the rival [[Toyota Corolla]], which they sold as the [[Holden Nova]] until the late 1990s when they reintroduced the Astra name for their variant of the [[Opel Astra]]. The Pulsar N14 was awarded Australian ''[[Wheels magazine|Wheels]]'' magazine's [[Wheels Car of the Year|Car of the Year]] in 1991, an honor it shared with the [[Honda NSX]].
* '''GA14DS''' {{convert|1392|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}, {{convert|75|PS|kW hp|0||abbr=on}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|11.4|kgm|Nm lbft|abbr=on}} at 4,000&nbsp;rpm (NZ Only)
* '''GA16DE''' {{convert|1596|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}, {{convert|110|PS|kW hp|0||abbr=on}} at 6,000&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|15|kgm|Nm lbft|abbr=on|0}} at 4,000&nbsp;rpm
* '''SR20DE''' {{convert|1998|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}, {{convert|143|PS|kW hp|0||abbr=on}} at 6,400&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|18|kgm|Nm lbft|abbr=on|0}} at 4,800&nbsp;rpm

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model !! Bodies !! Engine !! Years
|-
|GLi||4 or 5 door||rowspan="3"|GA16DE ||1991-1993<ref name="N14 CarsGuide">{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Graham |date=5 July 2018 |title=Used Nissan Pulsar review: 1991-1995 |url=https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/nissan-pulsar-1991-69613 |access-date=16 January 2025}}</ref>
|-
|LX||4 or 5 door||1993-1995<ref name="N14 LX and Solaire">{{Cite web |date=16 January 2025 |title=1995 Nissan Pulsar Pricing and Specs |url=https://www.carsguide.com.au/nissan/pulsar/price/1995 |access-date=16 January 2025}}</ref>
|-
|Solaire||4 or 5 door||1994-1995 <ref name="N14 LX and Solaire" />
|-
|Q||5 door||rowspan="2"|GA16DE or<br>SR20DE (option)||1991-1995<ref name="N14 CarsGuide" />
|-
|TI||4 or 5 door||1991-1995<ref name="N14 CarsGuide" />
|-
|SSS||5 door||SR20DE||1991-1995<ref name="N14 CarsGuide" />
|-
|}

;Europe
Sold as the Sunny in the Europe from February 1991, the N14 was fitted with different engines from their Japanese counterparts, to better suit local regulations and markets. The AD Van (Y10) was sold as the Sunny Wagon, with the 1.6-litre petrol or 2.0-litre diesel engines, with entirely different sheetmetal.<ref name="TV1391.38">[[#AS91|Söderlind]], p. 38.</ref> Four-wheel-drive was available on the 1.6-liter Wagon and four-door sedan versions as well as the turbocharged GTi-R (introduced in June 1991).<ref name=TAM92>{{Cite book | title = Quattroruote: Tutte le Auto del Mondo 1992 | publisher = Editoriale Domus S.p.A | year = 1992 | ref = TAM92 | language = Italian | pages = 625–626 | location = Milano }}</ref> With the introduction of stricter, Europe-wide emissions standards ([[Euro 1]]) in 1992, the uncatalyzed versions were generally discontinued. The range was lightly facelifted in February 1993, at which time fuel injected versions of the 1.4 and 1.6 were also introduced. The four-wheel-drive versions switched to the fuel injected engine; the 4WD sedan was discontinued in mid-1994.

The N14 Sunny was generally discontinued by September 1995, as the new [[Nissan Almera|Almera]] replaced it. The Y10-based Sunny Traveller/Wagon continued to be on offer in an dwindling number of markets until 2000 since there was no Almera wagon on offer. The Sunny Wagon received light changes in April 1996.

<gallery widths = 200 heights = 145>
1992 Nissan Sunny L Auto.jpg|Sunny five-door (Europe)
1995 Nissan Sunny 1.4 Clair (51775670782).jpg|Sunny three-door (Europe)
Nissan Sunny rear 20080110.jpg|Sunny sedan (Europe)
Nissan Sunny GTi-R.jpg|The Sunny GTi-R was sold in Europe in 1991 and 1992
2000 Nissan Sunny Wagon 1.6i LX (cropped).jpg|The Nissan AD-based Sunny Traveller/Wagon continued to be sold until 2000
1996 Nissan Sunny Q-bic Van 1.7d L.jpg|The AD box vans were also sold with "Sunny" badging in Europe
</gallery>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! rowspan = 2 | Engine !! colspan = 2 | Displacement !! rowspan = 2 | Layout !! colspan = 4 | Power !! rowspan = 2 | {{Abbr|Cat.|Catalyzed?}} !! rowspan = 2 | Years !! rowspan = 2 | Notes
|-
! L !! cc !! kW !! PS !! hp !! at rpm
|-
| rowspan = 2 | [[Nissan GA engine#GA14DS|GA14DS]] || rowspan = 3 align=center | 1.4 || rowspan = 3 align=center | 1,392 || rowspan = 2 | [[Carburetor|carb]] 16V [[DOHC]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]] || {{cvt|86|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || rowspan= 3 | 6000 || align=center | – || 1991–1992 || Some sources state 82&nbsp;PS
|-
| {{cvt|75|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || align=center | ● || 1991–1995 ||
|-
| [[Nissan GA engine#GA14DE|GA14DE]] || [[Fuel injection|EFI]] 16V DOHC I4 || {{cvt|87|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || align=center | ● || 1993–1995 ||
|-
| rowspan = 2 | [[Nissan GA engine#GA16DS|GA16DS]] || rowspan = 3 align=center | 1.6 || rowspan = 3 align=center | 1,596 || rowspan = 2 | carb 16V DOHC I4 || {{cvt|95|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || rowspan = 3 | 6000 || align=center | – || 1991–1992 ||
|-
| {{cvt|90|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || align=center | ● || 1991–1995 || until 2000 in the Wagon
|-
| [[Nissan GA engine#GA16DE|GA16DE]] || EFI 16V DOHC I4 || {{cvt|102|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || align=center | ● || 1993–1995 || until 1996 in the Wagon
|-
| rowspan = 1 | [[Nissan SR engine#SR20DE|SR20DE]] || rowspan = 2 align=center | 2.0 || rowspan = 2 align=center | 1,998 || EFI 16V DOHC I4 || {{cvt|143|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || rowspan = 2 | 6400 || align=center | ○ || 1991–1995 || Un-catalyzed version has identical power figures<ref name=TAM92/>
|-
| [[Nissan SR engine#SR20DET|SR20DET]] || EFI [[Turbocharger|turbo]] 16V DOHC I4 || {{cvt|220|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || align=center | ● || 1991–1992 ||
|-
| [[Nissan CD engine#CD20|CD20]] || rowspan = 1 align=center | 2.0 || rowspan = 1 align=center | 1,973 || rowspan = 1 | [[Diesel engine|diesel]] SOHC I4 || {{cvt|75|PS|kW PS hp|0|order=out|disp=table}} || 4800 || align=center | – || 1991–1995 || until 2000 in the Wagon
|}

;South Africa
[[File:Nissan-n14-sabre-200gxi-facelift.jpg|thumb|upright=2.0|Facelift Nissan Sabre 200 GXi (South Africa)]]

In South Africa the N14 (aka ES) was built locally by Nissan South Africa. It was only available with FWD as a four-door sedan (badged Sentra) and five-door hatchback (badged Sabre). Originally released in 1994 and given a cosmetic facelift in 1997 rather than being replaced with the N15, it was produced until 2000 and was also exported to [[Namibia]].
* 160 GX – '''GA16DS''' – {{convert|1596|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}, {{convert|99|PS|kW hp|0||abbr=on}} at 6000&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|15|kgm|Nm lbft|abbr=on|0}} at 4000&nbsp;rpm
* 160 GXi – '''GA16DNE''' – {{convert|1596|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}, {{convert|110|PS|kW hp|0||abbr=on}} at 6000&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|15|kgm|Nm lbft|abbr=on|0}} at 4000&nbsp;rpm
* 200 GXi – '''SR20DE''' – {{convert|1998|cc|L cuin|1|abbr=on}}, {{convert|143|PS|kW hp|0||abbr=on}} at 6400&nbsp;rpm, {{convert|18|kgm|Nm lbft|abbr=on|0}} at 4800&nbsp;rpm

=== GTI-R ===
The N14 series also saw the introduction of the GTI-R three-door hatchback (sold in Japan as a Pulsar with chassis code E-RNN14, and sold in Europe as a Sunny with chassis code EGNN14). This was a [[homologation]] variant produced between 1990 and 1994 in order to enter the [[World Rally Championship|WRC]] under [[Group A]] rules.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hunting |first1=Benjamin |title=1990-1994 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R: The Forgotten Hot Hatch |url=https://www.drivingline.com/articles/1990-1994-nissan-pulsar-gti-r-the-forgotten-hot-hatch/ |website=Driving Line |date=25 March 2019 |publisher=Nitto Tire |access-date=19 December 2019}}</ref> It featured a [[turbocharged]] 2.0-litre ''[[Nissan SR engine#SR20DET|SR20DET]]'' engine producing {{convert|169|kW|PS hp|0||abbr=on}} and {{convert|29|kgm|Nm lbft|abbr=on}}. The body is largely the same as the standard N14 three-door model, but distinguished by the large [[spoiler (automotive)|rear wing]] and [[hood scoop|bonnet scoop]]. It has an [[ATTESA]] [[four-wheel drive|all-wheel drive]] system and a unique variant (coded ''54C'') of the ''[[Nissan SR20DET|SR20DET]]'' engine. With a [[power-to-weight ratio]] of 0.083 weighing {{convert|1220|kg|0|abbr=on}} and all-wheel-drive, the standard GTI-R is able to accelerate from [[0 to 60 mph|0–100 km/h]] in 5.4 seconds,<ref name=gtir-specs>{{cite web |url=https://gtir-registry.com/info/gtir-specifications/ |title=Nissan GTI-R Specifications |website=GTIR-Registry.com |access-date=2 March 2018 |archive-date=8 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708084350/https://gtir-registry.com/info/gtir-specifications/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> cover the standing [[dragstrip|quarter-mile]] in 13.5 seconds,<ref name=best-motoring-gtir>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htf6rh_iI8A&t=0s  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/htf6rh_iI8A |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|title=Best Motoring 400m GTI-R Tests |website=youtube.com |date=18 August 2016 |access-date=2 March 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name=gtir-nismo/> and reach a (manufacturer claimed) top speed of 232&nbsp;km/h (144&nbsp;mph).<ref name=gtir-specs/>

<gallery widths="200" heights="150">
File:Nissan-pulsar-gtir-series1-front.jpg|Nissan Pulsar GTI-R (Japan)
File:Nissan-pulsar-gtir-series1-rear.jpg|Nissan Pulsar GTI-R (Japan)
File:Nissan-pulsar-gtir-series1-dash.jpg|Nissan Pulsar GTI-R (Japan) Series 1
File:1990 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R NISMO, front right (NYIAS 2022).jpg|Nissan Pulsar GTI-R NISMO
File:1990 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R NISMO, rear left (NYIAS 2022).jpg|Nissan Pulsar GTI-R NISMO
File:Nissan-pulsar-gtir-engine.jpg|Nissan Pulsar GTI-R (Japan)
File:Nissan-pulsar-gtir-dl2-side.jpg|Nissan Pulsar GTI-R (Japan) DL2
</gallery>

==== Models ====
There were several different models of the GTI-R sold to the general public,<ref name=gtir-models>{{cite web |url=https://gtir-registry.com/info/gtir-models/ |title=Nissan Pulsar GTI-R Models |website=GTIR-Registry.com |access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref><ref name=gtir-sunny/> identifiable by the model number found on the [[vehicle identification number|VIN]] plate located on the [[Firewall (construction)#Firewalls outside of building construction|firewall]] in the engine bay.

* GTI-RA: Model number EBYNRVFN14T******* (aka RA / Alpha / Road / Luxury). This was the normal road car, which came standard with [[air conditioning]], [[power windows]] and mirrors, and [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]]. Roughly halfway through the production (August 1992), Nissan made a range of cosmetic changes to the interior of the RA model (mostly replacing trim that was unique to the GTI-R with trim that was common to other models in the N14 range). Although not advertised or branded as such, they were extensive enough (around 10 items) to be noticeable as a different phase or series, and are defined by chassis numbers RNN14-100000 and above. They were priced at [[Japanese yen|¥]]2,270,000.<ref name=gtir-models/>
* GTI-RB: Model number EBYNRRFN14T******* (aka RB / Base / Beta / [[Rallying|Rally]] / [[Homologation (motorsport)|Homologation]]). The homologated model was stripped-down as a base for motorsport use ([[Group N]] rallying in particular). It had the luxury trimmings such as [[air conditioning]], [[power windows]], and [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]] removed as standard, and the simple interior trim from the base model N14 which reduced the curb weight by {{convert|30|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} to  {{convert|1190|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. A [[close-ratio]] gearbox was a production model option,<ref name=gtir-models/> some of the RA items could be optioned (such as rear wiper and air conditioning), and many [[Nismo]] parts were available at time of order (such as mechanical [[limited slip differential]]s and upgraded suspension).<ref name=nismo-rally-options>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJSQkuFXgyI  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/nJSQkuFXgyI |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|title=GTI-R Nismo Rally Options |website=youtube.com |date=17 January 2014 |access-date=1 March 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Those that were ordered with [[Nismo]] parts not suitable for dealer install were sent to [[Autech]] for [[Original equipment manufacturer|factory]] installation. 21 Pulsar GTI-R NISMO were built in total. The only external visual difference to the RA is non-colour-coded side mirrors.
* [[Nissan Sunny#N14|Sunny GTI-R]]: Model number EBYNL*N14*******. Sunny was the badge used for the European-delivered GTI-R, which has the different chassis number of EGNN14. The engine and mechanicals are the same as the Pulsar GTI-R but the power and torque specifications (220 PS / 162&nbsp;kW and 267 Nm / 197&nbsp;lb·ft) are slightly less due to the [[electronic control unit|ECU]] having different fuel and ignition maps to compensate for the lower octane fuel available in those regions. There was no RB variant offered, but they were available in both [[Left- and right-hand traffic|LHD and RHD]] configuration. The only obvious external physical difference to the Pulsar is the rear number plate surround (to accommodate wider European [[Vehicle registration plates of Europe|plates]]). The interior varied from the RA Pulsar with some of the more basic trim from the RB model and different scaling on the gauges.<ref name=gtir-sunny/>

Other versions:
* Nismo: [[Nismo]] offered a "Complete Car" version based on the RB model featuring many of the Nismo rally options (such as suspension, [[limited slip differential]]s, roll cage and foot rests), and strengthening plates spot welded to the strut towers. A total of 21 were produced, with an individually numbered Nismo [[Vehicle identification number|VIN]] plate on the firewall.<ref name=gtir-models/> At least one was used by Nissan/Nismo as a promotional vehicle,<ref name=gtir-nismo>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twiCl3QtDaU  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/twiCl3QtDaU |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|title=GTI-R Nismo Promo Video |website=youtube.com |date=28 June 2011 |access-date=2 March 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> the others were ordered by private buyers. They were priced at [[Japanese yen|¥]]3,140,000.<ref name=gtir-models/>
* Group A: The [[factory-backed|works]] [[rallying|rally]] cars were built and used for the [[World Rally Championship|WRC]] by Nissan Motorsports Europe (NME), they were not available to the general public. After the GTI-R program was shut down, the cars were sold to private buyers, predominately in Europe, where some made their way into [[FIA European Championships for Rallycross Drivers|rallycross]] events.<ref name=gtir-rallycross>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs40CsvNWZc  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/gs40CsvNWZc |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|title=1993 ERC Rallycross Race |website=youtube.com |date=4 May 2011 |access-date=2 March 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Tony Bardy regularly competed in UK rallies using one until 2015.<ref name=bardy-rally-results>{{cite web |url=https://www.ewrc-results.com/profile/16198-tony-bardy/ |title=Tony Bardy Rally Results |website=ewrc-results.com |access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref> Nissan has the 1991 Acropolis rally and the 1992 RAC rally entry vehicles on display at the [[Nissan Heritage Collection]] in Japan.<ref name=nissan-heritage-91>{{cite web |url=http://nissan-heritage-collection.com/DETAIL/index.php?id=127 |title=Nissan Heritage Collection 1991 Acropolis |website=nissan-heritage-collection.com |access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref><ref name=nissan-heritage-92>{{cite web |url=http://nissan-heritage-collection.com/DETAIL/index.php?id=192 |title=Nissan Heritage Collection 1992 RAC |website=nissan-heritage-collection.com |access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref>

====Production====
The Pulsar GTI-R was manufactured in Japan between August 1990 until November 1994.<ref name=gtir-production>{{cite web |url=https://gtir-registry.com/info/gtir-production/ |title=Nissan Pulsar GTI-R Production |website=GTIR-Registry.com |access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref> The Sunny GTI-R was produced from February 1992 until October 1993.<ref name=gtir-sunny>{{cite web |url=https://gtir-registry.com/info/gtir-sunny/ |title=Nissan Sunny GTI-R |website=GTIR-Registry.com |access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref> The first year of production (1990–1991) was the largest<ref name=gtir-production/> due to Nissan needing to fulfil the [[FIA]] [[Group A]] regulations at the time (5,000 models total, with 500 of them homologation models) in order to enter the car as a manufacturer in the [[World Rally Championship|WRC]].

* Pulsar GTI-RA = 13131<ref name=gtir-production/>
* Pulsar GTI-RB = 701<ref name=gtir-production/>
* Pulsar Unknown = 10<ref name=gtir-production/>
* Pulsar GTI-R TOTAL = 13842<ref name=gtir-production/>
* Sunny GTI-R LHD = 668<ref name=gtir-sunny/>
* Sunny GTI-R RHD = 103<ref name=gtir-sunny/>
* Sunny GTI-R TOTAL = 771<ref name=gtir-sunny/>
* GTI-R TOTAL = 14613<ref name=gtir-vin-data>{{cite web |url=http://gtr-registry.com/en-pulsar-gtir.php |title=Nissan Pulsar GTI-R VIN Database |website=GTR-Registry.com |access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref>

====WRC====
=====Group A=====
:After producing the minimum required 5,000 examples (500 of them being homologation models), Nissan entered the GTI-R under [[Group A]] rules in the [[FIA]] WRC as a factory team (Nissan Motorsport Europe – NME) in [[1991 World Rally Championship season|1991]] and [[1992 World Rally Championship season|1992]].

[[File:Nissan Pulsar Gr.A 001.jpg|thumb|right|Nissan Pulsar GTI-R Group A (Japan)]]
:Based in Milton Keynes, NME only competed in selected rallies during both years (ones they thought had the highest potential for good results), but the initial success expected by Nissan Japan was not forthcoming, and they abandoned the campaign in 1992 after only nine rallies. Factory development stopped there, and the GTI-R never won a WRC [[Group A]] rally. The official NME rally cars were driven by [[Stig Blomqvist]], [[David Llewellin]], and [[Mike Kirkland (rally driver)|Mike Kirkland]] in the 1991 WRC. For the 1992 season, Blomqvist stayed with the team, and NME also hired François Chatriot and [[Tommi Makinen]].

Nissan redirected funding to [[24 Hours of Le Mans|Le Mans]] and the development of the [[Nissan R390 GT1|R390]], and NME moved their focus to the FWD Sunny GTI in the WRC F2 category (A7 class) where they had success with [[Alister McRae]] winning the 1995 [[British Rally Championship|BRC]]. It is generally agreed that the Group A GTI-R campaign failure was due to the combination of the uncompetitive [[Dunlop Tyres|Dunlop tyres]], the inefficiency of the top-mounted [[intercooler]] when engine power was increased to Group A standards (especially in hot weather), and the political and cultural issues between Nissan Japan and the newly created NME.<ref name=sunny-side-down>{{cite web |url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/may-2004/86/sunny-side-down |title=Motorsport Magazine May 2004 |website=motorsportmagazine.com |date=7 July 2014 |access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref>

:{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="width:70%; text-align:center; font-size: 80%;"
! colspan="5" | 1991 results (Group A)
|-
!
! width="160" | Round 4
! width="160" | Round 6
! width="160" | Round 9
! width="160" | Round 14
|-
!
! 39th Martini [[Safari rally]] Kenya
! 38th [[Acropolis Rally]]
! 41st [[Rally Finland|1000 Lakes Rally]]
! 47th Lombard [[Rally GB|RAC Rally]]
|-
! [[Stig Blomqvist]]
|5th
| DNF (differential)
| 8th
| DNF (suspension)
|-
! [[David Llewellin]]
| DNF (accident)
| 9th
| 10th
| DNF (electrical)
|-
! Mike Kirkland
|7th
|
|
|
|-
|}
:{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="width:70%; text-align:center; font-size: 80%;"
! colspan="6" | 1992 results (Group A)
|-
!
! width="160" | Round 1
! width="160" | Round 2
! width="160" | Round 3
! width="160" | Round 9
! width="160" | Round 14
|-
!
! 60th [[Monte Carlo Rally|Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo]]
! 41st International [[Swedish Rally]]
! 25th [[Rally de Portugal|Rallye de Portugal]]
! 42nd [[Rally Finland|1000 Lakes Rally]]
! 48th Lombard [[Rally GB|RAC Rally]]
|-
! [[Stig Blomqvist]]
|
| 3rd
|
| DNF (engine)
| DNF (accident)
|-
! [[Tommi Mäkinen]]
| 9th
|
| DNF (accident)
| DNF (gearbox)
| 8th
|-
! François Chatriot
| 7th
|
| 6th
|
|
|-
|}

=====Group N=====
:Nissan/NME did not enter [[Group N]] (production) cars in the [[World Rally Championship]], but they helped develop a car for the Nissan Belgium Rally Team<ref name=sunny-side-down/> with lead driver [[Grégoire De Mévius]].<ref name=gtir-demevius>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyJ88_1KEGE  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/PyJ88_1KEGE |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|title=Nissan Belgium Rally Team Group N GTI-R |website=youtube.com |date=26 July 2015 |access-date=2 March 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Together with Japanese privateer team Nishiyama Racing driven by Hiroshi Nishiyama, the GTI-R had great success in the Group N Championship (FIA) Cup for Drivers of Production Cars in 1992 taking 1st and 2nd places, clearly demonstrating the GTI-R's the ability at production class level.<ref name=gtir-nishiyama>{{cite web |url=https://www.ewrc-results.com/profile/3448-hiroshi-nishiyama/ |title=Hiroshi Nishiyama Rally Results |website=ewrc-results.com |access-date=2 March 2018}}</ref>
:{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="width:70%; text-align:center; font-size: 80%;"
! colspan="9" | 1992 results (Group N)
|-
!
! width="160" | Round 3
! width="160" | Round 4
! width="160" | Round 6
! width="160" | Round 8
! width="160" | Round 9
! width="160" | Round 12
! width="160" | Round 14
! rowspan="2" width="160" | Final Classification
|-
!
! 26th Rallye de Portugal
! 40th Martini Safari Rally Kenya
! 39th Acropolis Rally
! 12th Rally Argentina
! 42nd 1000 Lakes Rally
! 24th Rallye Côte d'Ivoire Bandama
! 48th Lombard RAC Rally
|-
! [[Grégoire De Mévius]]
| 3rd
|
| 1st
| DNF (Late for start)
| 3rd
| DNF (Engine)
| 2nd
| 1st
|-
! Hiroshi Nishiyama
|
| 3rd
|
| 2nd
|
| 1st
|
| 2nd
|-
|}
{{clear}}

== {{anchor|N15}} N15 (1995) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = N15
| image = Nissan N15 Pulsar 4Door CJ-Ⅱ (cropped).JPG
| caption = Pre-facelift Nissan Pulsar sedan (Japan)
| aka = [[Nissan Sentra]] (New Zealand)<br />[[Nissan Almera]] (Europe)<br />[[Nissan Lucino]] (Japan)
| production = 1995–2000
| assembly = Japan: [[Yokosuka, Kanagawa]] ([[Nissan#Manufacturing locations|Oppama Plant]])
| body_style = 3/5-door [[hatchback]]<br />4-door [[sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]<br />[[Front-engine, all-wheel-drive]]
| related = [[Nissan Primera#P11|Nissan Primera (P11)]]<br />[[Nissan Sunny#B14|Nissan Sentra (B14)]]
| engine = {{ubl | 1.4 L [[Nissan GA engine#GA14DE|''GA14DE'']] [[Straight-four engine|I4]] || 1.5 L [[Nissan GA engine#GA15DE|''GA15DE'']] [[Straight-four engine|I4]] | 1.6 L [[Nissan GA engine#GA16DE|''GA16DE'']] I4 | 1.6 L [[Nissan SR engine#SR16VE|''SR16VE'']] I4 | 1.8 L [[Nissan SR engine#SR18DE|''SR18DE'']] I4 | 2.0 L [[Nissan SR engine#SR20DE|''SR20DE'']] I4 | 2.0 L [[Nissan CD engine#CD20|''CD20'']] I4 }}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2535|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4120|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1385|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1040|–|1280|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
}}

In 1995, the N15 Pulsar was launched as a compact car, rather than subcompact, and sold in Europe as the [[Nissan Almera#First generation (N15; 1995)|Nissan Almera]]. The New Zealand Nissan Sentra changed name to Pulsar after the Nissan assembly plant in Wiri, Auckland closed down in 1998, in favor of imports from Japan. Again, four- and five-door models were offered, with three-door models being available in Europe and Japan only, and not Australia and New Zealand. North American customers did not receive this car, with the Sunny-based [[Nissan Sentra#B14|Sentra B14]] being sold there instead.

The chassis designation "N" series carried over to the [[Nissan Bluebird Sylphy#N16|Bluebird Sylphy (N16)]] in 2000 for the Japanese market.

The Australasian versions included the LX, SLX, Q and SSS variants. New Zealand specific versions included the S and SE variant. The SSS model (5-door hatch only) featured the SR20DE engine featuring {{convert|105|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}/179 Nm.

The station wagon continued to be from the Sunny, later spun off in Japan into the [[Nissan Wingroad]].

=== Trim levels ===
;Japan
{{Multiple image | align = left | direction = vertical | width = 220
| image1 = Nissan Pulsar Sedan 1998.jpg
| caption1 = Facelift Nissan Pulsar sedan (Japan)
| image2 = NISSAN Pulsar Serie 3 Door.jpg
| caption2 = 1997 Nissan Pulsar Serie 3-door (Japan)
| image3 = Nissan Lucino S-RV.jpg
| caption3 = Nissan Lucino S-RV
}}

In Japan, the N15 was available under numerous nameplates, giving Nissan in Japan the opportunity to sell the Pulsar at two different Japanese network dealerships, called ''[[Nissan Motor Company#Japan|Nissan Cherry Store]]'' that sold the Pulsar, and ''Nissan Satio Store'' that sold the Lucino. Hatchback models were badged Pulsar Serie.

Japanese market N15 Pulsar and Lucino models had drivers airbag as standard. Passenger airbag was an option in 1995 and standard from 1996 onwards. Speedometer became digital from 1998.
Tachometer was not present on Pulsar Serie Rezzo, Pulsar CJ-I, CJ-II and Lucino BB models. Air conditioning was standard on almost all models, but could be requested without. Manual adjusting windows were available on Pulsar Serie Rezzo, Pulsar CJ-I, CJ-II and Lucino BB models, otherwise electric windows were standard.
Sunroof was available option on Pulsar Serie X1, Pulsar Serie X1R, Pulsar GTI, Pulsar VZR and Pulsar / Lucino SR-V models (hatch only).
Manual controlled air conditioning controls were standard, climate control was available as option and standard on Pulsar Serie X1R, Pulsar GTI and Pulsar VZ-R.

An [[Autech]] Trimmed version of the Pulsar SRV and Lucino SRV known as the "Aero Sport" was also available. Equipped with the standard SR20DE, compression Ratio : 10.0, maximum power 150PS (110KW). Indicative features included the placement of the spare-wheel on the rear boot lid, inclusion of rubber side moldings over the wheel arches, large rear spoiler, extra rubber door protectors, And unique decals on the sides of the car. As a result of shifting the spare-wheel to the boot lid, the number plate had to be relocated in the rear bumper, meaning a bumper was produced specific for this model. Extra features on this model were limited to the additional body kit.

'''Configurations:'''

The N15 Nissan Pulsar came with the following engine options:

'''GA14DE''' — 1400&nbsp;cc DOHC MPFI. Featured in the European Nissan Almera LX, Almera S.

'''GA15DE''' — 1500&nbsp;cc DOHC MPFI. Featured in the New Zealand Sentra S,  JDM Pulsar Serie Rezzo, JDM Pulsar Serie X1, JDM Pulsar CJ-I, JDM Pulsar CJ-II, JDM Pulsar SR-V, JDM Lucino BB, JDM Lucino JJ and JDM Lucino SR-V. There was a 4-wheel drive variant of the GA engine series available in the JDM Pulsar SR-V and JDM Lucino SR-V 5-door hatch and some JDM Pulsar CJ-I, Pulsar CJ-II and JDM Pulsar X1 4-door sedans.

'''GA16DE''' — 1600&nbsp;cc DOHC multi-point EFI (sometimes ECCS featured). Featured in the Australian and New Zealand new models Sentra SE, Sentra SLX Sentra Q and JDM Pulsar X1R hatch and sedan variants, and the European Almera SR, ALMERA SRI.

'''SR18DE''' — 1800&nbsp;cc DOHC multi-point EFI. Featured in the JDM Pulsar GTI 3-door hatch and 4-door sedan, JDM Pulsar SR-V 5-door hatch models. 4-wheel drive variant of SR engine series available in JDM Pulsar SR-V model.

'''SR20DE''' – 2000&nbsp;cc DOHC multi-point EFI. Featured in Australian and New Zealand (Australian assembled) Sentra and Pulsar SSS variant delivered with silver/red rocker cover, also called "Red Top" {{convert|105|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6400 rpm / {{convert|179|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4800 rpm-4800 rpm{{Clarify|reason=is this an error? 4800rpm-4800rpm|date=October 2019}} / 0–100&nbsp;km/h (62&nbsp;mph) 8.2 seconds / Curb weight {{convert|1142|kg|0|abbr=on}}.

'''Autech Version SR20DE''' — 1998&nbsp;cc DOHC multi-point EFI. Only Sold locally in Japan. Was used in Pulsar Serie and Lucino Japanese Variants (576 produced total). These cars were delivered from Nissan as standard front wheel drive N15 GTI's, and delivered to Autech for Tuning. The cars were than striped, seam welded for added rigidity, and Autech body kits including unique Front bumper, Side skirt and Rear wing. Autech interiors including unique pattern interior, Autech labeled clusters, and Finally Autech Sr20DE engines were installed. Which is why they are stamped SR18DE, as this is the original size of the engine from the GTI. The tuned SR20DE found in these cars, were engines that Autech had from producing the P10 Primera Autech, However, due to multiple factors, Primarily stricter emission standards, and also Nissan about to release the SR16VE, it was de-tuned from the original P10 Autech, losing 5HP and 3NM of torque as well as a less aggressive power curve to meet the stricter emission standards.  Featured compression ratio of 11.5:1, 264 duration at 11.4&nbsp;mm lift camshafts, unique valve springs, portwork, and unique pistons to achieve high compression. Power is stated as {{convert|175|bhp|0|abbr=on}} at the flywheel. {{convert|191|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4800 rpm.

'''SR16VE''' — NEO VVL (Nissan Ecologically Orientated Variable Valve Timing and Lift). Featured in the 3 & 4 JDM Pulsar/Lucino Serie VZ-R, as well as the B14 Sunny. Producing {{convert|175|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} from its 1.6L. Identifiable by the unique blue valve cover.

'''VZR Autech''' A Pulsar/ Lucino Variant of the VZ-R, Equip with the standard SR16VE from the VZR producing {{convert|175|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, with an additional body kit & interior pieces. Additional extras include, Unique Autech front bumper & fog lights, side skirts, bumper end caps, N1 Spoiler, Fujitsubo Muffler, Unique trimmed Seats / Door Trim, Momo Steering Wheel, Leather Gear knob & Hand Break lever  with Red stitching, Autech labeled cluster.

'''SR16VE N1''' — Featured in the JDM Pulsar VZ-R N1, which was a racing [[homologation]] version intended to compete with the [[Honda Civic Type R]]. Producing {{cvt|200|PS|kW hp|0}} from its 1.6 L [[Nissan SR engine#SR16VE|SR16VE]] engine, it held the highest specific output ever for a naturally aspirated production car, at 123.125&nbsp;hp/liter until the [[Honda F20C engine]] was released in the [[Honda S2000]]. The "Version2" (VerII) was introduced offering a few chassis and mechanical tweaks as well as an option orange trimmed interior with GTR Skyline front seats. N1's available in Black, White and Red.

'''CD20''' — 2000&nbsp;cc SOHC CRDi Diesel engine Featured in the European Almera GX. 




<gallery widths="200" heights="100">
File:1995-1998 Nissan Pulsar (N15) Q 5-door hatchback (2011-11-04).jpg|Pre-facelift Nissan Pulsar 5-door (Australia)
File:1997-1998 Nissan Pulsar (N15) Plus sedan (2011-11-17).jpg|Pre-facelift Nissan Pulsar sedan (Australia)
File:1998 Nissan Pulsar (N15 S2) Q 5-door hatchback (2012-10-26) 01.jpg|Facelift Nissan Pulsar 5-door (Australia)
File:1998 Nissan Pulsar (N15 S2) Q 5-door hatchback (2012-10-26) 02.jpg|Facelift Nissan Pulsar 5-door (Australia)
File:1998-2000 Nissan Pulsar (N15 S2) LX sedan 04.jpg|Facelift Nissan Pulsar sedan (Australia)
</gallery>

== {{anchor|N16}} N16 (2000) ==
{{main|Nissan Sylphy#N16|l1=Nissan Bluebird Sylphy}}

In Australia and New Zealand, Nissan continued to use the Pulsar name for the N16 series that was labelled [[Nissan Bluebird Sylphy]] in Japan.

<gallery heights="140" widths="200">
File:2000 Nissan Pulsar (N16) ST sedan (2016-01-04) 01.jpg|Nissan Pulsar (N16, 2000–2005)
File:2003 Nissan Pulsar (N16) ST-L sedan (2015-07-24) 02.jpg|Nissan Pulsar (N16, 2000–2005)
</gallery>

== {{anchor|B17}} B17 (2013) ==
{{main|Nissan Sentra#B17|l1 = Nissan Sylphy (B17)}}

The B17 series Sylphy sedan was marketed as the Nissan Pulsar for the Australian and New Zealand markets from 2013. The model was discontinued in these two markets in April 2017, alongside the [[Nissan Altima#L33|L33 Altima]] with no successor.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-04-06|title=Nissan Altima and Pulsar axed, replacements on the horizon - UPDATE|url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/nissan-altima-pulsar-permanently-axed/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Drive|language=en-AU}}</ref>

<gallery heights="110" widths="200">
File:2016 Nissan Pulsar (B17 Series 2) ST sedan (2018-10-19) 01.jpg|Nissan Pulsar (B17, 2013–2017)
File:2016 Nissan Pulsar (B17 Series 2) ST sedan (2018-10-19) 02.jpg|Nissan Pulsar (B17, 2013–2017)
</gallery>

== {{anchor|C12}} C12 (2013) ==
{{main|Nissan Tiida#C12|l1=Nissan Tiida}}

The C12 Pulsar hatchback was released in 2013 as a rebadged [[Nissan Tiida]] for Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. The C12 model was discontinued in Australia and New Zealand in April 2016 alongside the [[Nissan Micra#K13|K13 Micra hatchback]] with no successor. It was also discontinued in Thailand in 2018, while it continues to be marketed in Taiwan as the Nissan Tiida.

<gallery heights="120" widths="200">
File:2015 Nissan Pulsar (C12) ST hatchback (2017-07-15) 01.jpg|Nissan Pulsar (C12, 2013–2018)
File:2015 Nissan Pulsar (C12) ST hatchback (2017-07-15) 02.jpg|Nissan Pulsar (C12, 2013–2018)
</gallery>

== {{anchor|C13}} C13 (2014) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = C13
| image = 2018 Nissan Pulsar Tekna DIG-T CVT 1.2 Front.jpg
| aka = [[Nissan Tiida#C13|Nissan Tiida]] (Russia & China)
| production = 2014–2018 (Europe)<br />2015 (Russia)<br />2016–present (China)
| assembly = {{ubl
  | Spain: [[Barcelona]] ([[Nissan Motor Ibérica]])
  | China: [[Guangzhou]] ([[Dongfeng Nissan]])
  | Russia: [[Izhevsk]]
}}
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| platform = [[Renault–Nissan Common Module Family#CMF-CD|Renault–Nissan CMF-CD platform]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Munoz|first=Felipe|date=2016-07-05|title=The Qashqai: Nissan Pulsar's biggest competitor|url=https://www.jato.com/qashqai-nissan-pulsars-biggest-competitor/|access-date=2021-12-24|website=JATO}}</ref>
| related = {{ubl
  | [[Nissan Tiida#C12|Nissan Tiida (C12)]]
  | [[Nissan Qashqai#J11|Nissan Qashqai (J11)]]
}}
| engine = {{ubl|
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
  | 1.2 L ''[[Nissan HR engine#HR12DDT / HRA2 (Renault H5Ft)|HRA2/HR12DDT]]'' [[Turbocharger|turbo]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 1.6 L ''[[Nissan MR engine#MR16DDT (Renault M5Mt)|MR16DDT]]'' turbo I4
  | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:'''
  | 1.5 L ''[[Renault K-Type engine#K9K dCi|Renault K9K]]'' I4
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2700|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4387|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1768|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1520|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1265|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| caption = 2018 Nissan Pulsar Tekna (UK)
}}

{{Multiple image
| align             = left
| direction         = vertical
| width             = 250
| image1            = 2018 Nissan Pulsar Tekna DIG-T CVT 1.2 Rear.jpg
| caption1          = Rear view
| image2            = Nissan Pulsar 2014 (15673364155).jpg
| caption2          = Interior
| caption_align     = center
}}

On 16 May 2014, Nissan revealed the C13 series Pulsar for the European market. Based on the [[Renault–Nissan Common Module Family|CMF platform]], this model does not replace the [[#C12|C12]] version, but is a European-only alternative.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nissan's Euro-Spec Pulsar Teased, Australian Launch Ruled Out |url=http://www.themotorreport.com.au/58921/nissan-pulsar-going-euro-in-hunt-for-golf-territory-teaser}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nissan Pulsar (2014) first official pictures|url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/nissan/nissan-pulsar-2014-first-official-pictures/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=CAR Magazine|language=en}}</ref> The C13 Pulsar signifies Nissan's reentry into the highly competitive compact hatchback segment, following the withdrawal of the [[Nissan Tiida#C11|Tiida]] from the market in 2011. It marks the first time the Pulsar nameplate has officially been used in mainland Europe, rather than the Cherry, Sunny and Almera nameplates that have been used in Europe over the generations. European sales began in March 2015. Pulsars for sale in Europe were built at Nissan's [[Barcelona]] plant in Spain.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gibbs|first=Nick|date=20 May 2014|title=Nissan shows off its Pulsar rival to the Golf|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/car-manufacturers/nissan/10843673/Nissan-shows-off-its-Pulsar-rival-to-the-Golf.html|access-date=24 August 2014|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]}}</ref>

Initially, the C13 Pulsar was available with a {{convert|113|bhp|kW|abbr=on}} 1.2-liter DiG-T petrol engine with CVT transmission or a 1.5-liter diesel unit producing {{convert|104|bhp|kW|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nissan Pulsar 1.2 DiG-T Review – Nissan's family hatch contender|work=carwitter |date=5 September 2014 |url=http://carwitter.com/2014/09/05/nissan-pulsar-1-2-dig-t-review-nissans-family-hatch-contender/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=December 2015|title=Nissan Pulsar brochure|url=http://www.nissan.de/content/dam/services/DE/brochure/104769.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150807074410/http://www.nissan.de/content/dam/services/DE/brochure/104769.pdf|archive-date=7 August 2015|publisher=Nissan Germany|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In October 2014, Nissan introduced the 1.6-liter DIG-T which develops {{convert|140|kW|0|abbr=on}} and went on sale since March 2015.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://newsroom.nissan-europe.com/EU/en-gb/Media/Media.aspx?mediaid=124928|title=Pulsar turns up the heat with sporty new DIG-T 190 engine|publisher=Nissan Europe|date=2 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150517140051/http://newsroom.nissan-europe.com/EU/en-gb/Media/Media.aspx?mediaid=124928|archive-date=17 May 2015}}</ref>

The model was marketed in Russia since March 2015 as the Nissan Tiida, where it was assembled in [[Izhevsk]] from January 2015,<ref>{{cite web|date=12 March 2015|title=Nissan представил новую Tiida для России|trans-title=Nissan introduced new Tiida for Russia|url=http://www.topgearrussia.ru/news/car-news/225808/5136193e.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150323132741/http://www.topgearrussia.ru/news/car-news/225808/5136193e.html|archive-date=23 March 2015|work=[[Top Gear Russia]]|language=Ru}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=19 January 2015|title=Представлен хэтчбек Nissan Tiida для российского рынка|url=http://wroom.ru/news/3376|access-date=12 September 2018|website=Wroom.ru|language=ru}}</ref> but production only lasted until December of the same year due to low sales.<ref name="Mircea" /> It is also sold in China as the C13 series Nissan Tiida since 2016 after being displayed at the April 2016 [[Auto China]]. In other Asian markets, the Nissan Pulsar is launched in Singapore since January 2017.

The Pulsar was discontinued in Europe on 12 September 2018 due to poor demand, with Spanish production having ended in June of the same year. The Almera sedan was also discontinued in the Russian market alongside the Pulsar with sales and production ending in October 2018.<ref name=Mircea>{{cite web | url = https://www.autoevolution.com/news/nissan-pulsar-hatchback-discontinued-from-european-lineup-128543.html | work = Auto Evolution | title = Nissan Pulsar Hatchback Discontinued From European Lineup | first = Mircea | last = Panait | publisher = SoftNews NET | date = 2018-09-12 }}</ref> The model is still sold in China under the Tiida nameplate with a 1.6-litre NA engine.

=== Sales ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Europe<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-11-04|title=Nissan Pulsar European sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/europe-nissan-pulsar/|access-date=2021-12-22|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|2014
|8,021
|-
|2015
|43,267
|-
|2016
|31,699
|-
|2017
|25,183
|-
|2018
|16,161
|-
|2019
|560
|-
|2020
|2
|}
{{clear}}

== References ==
{{reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category-inline}}
* [http://www.gtiroz.net/gallery/misc/brochures/N14-range N14 Pulsar – Japanese Range Brochure]
* [http://www.pulsar.org.au/brochures/ausspec_n14_index.php N14 Pulsar – Australian Brochure]
* [https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/nissan-pulsar-1991-69613 N14 Pulsar – Australian Buyers Guide]
* [http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?articleID=8434&IsPgd=0 N14 Pulsar – Australian History Article] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403020930/http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?articleID=8434&IsPgd=0 |date=3 April 2012 }}
* [http://www.nissanownersclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5138 N14 Sabre – South African Brochure]
* [http://www.nissanownersclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5149 N14 Sabre – South African Article]
* [http://www.nissanownersclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5150 N14 Sabre – South African Test]
* [http://history.nissan.co.jp/PULSAR/index.html N15 Pulsar – Nissan Japan Historical Site]
* [http://history.nissan.co.jp/LUCINO/index.html N15 Lucino – Nissan Japan Historical Site]

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