The Nissan Pulsar isn't a car that gets your heart racing, but that hasn't stopped the Japanese company from offering a 187bhp turbo petrol engine.
The new engine adds warm hatch performace to the Pulsar and makes it a rival to the likes of the Peugeot 308 GT.
- Skip advertAdvertisement - Gallery continues below
Tekna trim offers lots of toys, but all Pulsars are well equipped.
The Pulsar offers class-leading rear legroom.
- Skip advertAdvertisement - Gallery continues below
A 385-litre boot is good for the class.
The car tested here cost £22,645.
- Skip advertAdvertisement - Gallery continues below
The Pulsar's chassis is quite numb and the steering is vague.
The Nissan Pulsar returned nearly 40mpg during its time with us.
- Skip advertAdvertisement - Gallery continues below
There's precious little to mark out this 'hotter' Pulsar inside or out - there isn't even any badging.
The Pulsar sprints from 0-62mph in 7.7 seconds, slightly faster than the Juke, which also uses this engine.
- Skip advertAdvertisement - Gallery continues below
Most Popular

Ford Escort Mexico gets new lease of life with MST Sports

Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Octavia vRS is the consummate all-rounder and only £255 a month!

New Volvo XC60 2025 facelift review: big-selling SUV gets a new lease of life