Nissan unveils new Pulsar

NissanNissanJapan, 1932 > present159 models
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has unveiled its new model for the segment C. The new PulsarNissan Pulsar 7Japan, 2014 > present22 versions
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was developed by the Japanese brand to compete with the market leaders Volkswagen GolfVolkswagen Volkswagen Golf Gen.7 [VII]Germany, 2012 > present363 versions
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and Ford FocusFord Ford Focus (UK) Gen.3United Kingdom, 2011 > present207 versions
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. The model arrives in dealerships in fall and will be produced in Spain.

The new family hatchback uses the same design cues already implemented in the new QashqaiNissan Qashqai 2Japan, 2014 > present89 versions
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, X-TrailNissan X-Trail 3Japan, 2014 > present35 versions
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and NoteNissan Note 2Japan, 2012 > present24 versions
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. Once again Nissan decided to invest in a bolder design combined with technological innovations and inner space.

The Pulsar was designed specifically for the European market and is immediately recognizable by the V front grille and the boomerang-shaped headlights. The strong lines mark the new hatchback silhouette, and like the Qashqai and the X-Trail it features a greater volume in the wheel area, a more tapered waistline and a fluid profile.

Inside Nissan opted for a more premium approach, opting for high-quality materials and design, integrated with equipment that would not normally be associated with a model of Pulsar's segment.

Investment in technology

The focus on premium technology has been one of the strategies of Nissan to make its models more attractive. The Japanese brand has introduced in its range equipment that would normally only be available in premium or luxury models.

One of these technologies is the Safety Shield, a set of systems and technologies that combined offer the driver and passengers a substantial increase of safety while driving. This technology includes systems such as Forward Emergency Braking, Moving Object Detection, Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Warning. Some of these technologies are being added for the first time in a car of this segment.

The Pulsar also receives the second-generation of the NissanConnect system, a technology that enables a range of features, including full integration of the smartphone, Google® Send-to-Car and access to a set of useful information and apps.

Finally the new Nissan model is equipped like the new Qashqai and X-Trail with LED headlamps, which in addition to providing better lighting are also 50 percent more efficient in terms of energy consumption.

Range of engines

The new Pulsar will be sold with three turbo engine options. At launch Nissan will offer a version with the 1.2 DIG-T engine of 115hp and the 110hp 1.5 dCi. In early 2015, the range will be extended with a 190hp 1.6 turbo petrol engine. All engines may be combined with an X-Tronic automatic transmission.

With a clear focus on efficiency, with low fuel consumption and low emissions, Nissan says that the most efficient version will produce 95g/km CO2, value still subject to homologation.