Nissan Pulsar returns to Australia

October 16, 2012

• All-new Pulsar sedan on sale start of February 2013
• A class above: outstanding refinement and space
• Next-generation CVT with a sub-planetary gear
• Pulsar Hatch and Turbocharged SSS models to follow in mid-2013
• Prices start from less than $20,000 plus on road costs
• Special pre-sell offer – Pulsar ST sedan from $299 per month; 10 per cent deposit; guaranteed future value

SYDNEY, Australia – Nissan today confirmed the much-loved Pulsar name will return to Australian roads from February 2013 after a six-year absence. 

Longer, wider, lower than the Tiida, the all-new Pulsar is expected to challenge the Australian Small Car segment and become a cornerstone of Nissan's Australian product renaissance. 

Australian sales of the 2013 front wheel drive Pulsar will commence with the beautifully styled four-door sedan at the start of February 2013. Powered by an advanced and highly efficient 1.8-litre engine, the all-new Pulsar sedan is making its Australian public debut at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show.

The Pulsar hatch, including the sporty SSS variant, which is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged, direct injection gasoline (DIG) engine, will follow approximately 100 days after deliveries of its sedan sibling commence. The arrival of the SSS nameplate will mark the return of an exciting icon whose performance credentials that made a hit with a generation of drivers and enthusiasts. 

The new Pulsar sedan has a longer cabin than any of its key market rivals and many mid-sized family vehicles, combined with exceptional boot space. 

The Pulsar sedan is available with the choice of either a six-speed manual gearbox or – as an option, but standard on the Pulsar sedan Ti – Nissan's new Xtronic CVT transmission, which offers much smoother acceleration and a broader gear ratio range than a conventional automatic.

The transmission is an innovation stand-out, featuring a sub-planetary gear, which allows it to switch between low and high ranges, resulting in more response at low speeds and lower RPM at high speeds. 

The new Pulsar will set the benchmark in its class for clever, user-friendly technologies and efficiency.

Considerable efforts have been made to reduce friction in both its engine and CVT transmission in the interest of greater fuel saving and driving comfort. 

Despite its larger size, the new Pulsar sedan matches the best vehicles in its class for aerodynamic efficiency, with an impressive value of 0.30Cd.

Considerable attention has been paid to sculpting the underside of the vehicle, with air flow controlled by the large front spoiler past the front and rear wheels by strategically-placed deflectors.

With exceptional rear seat room, the Pulsar sedan matches and in some dimensions surpasses the interior dimension of many larger 'family' cars.

The front of the new Pulsar sedan immediately stamps its authority as a beautifully designed small car and includes distinctive styled headlamps with six LED accent lights on ST-L and Ti grades. 

Turning indicators incorporated in the door mirrors of ST-L and Ti models and LED rear combination lamps are other key visual features of the Pulsar sedan's styling. 

Chrome exterior door handles and accent mouldings complete Pulsar's upmarket presence and elegance.

Sixteen inch alloy wheels are standard equipment on ST and ST-L and 17-inch on Ti models.

Modern and ergonomically correct, the Pulsar's interior immediately identifies it as a class above comparative models in its segment.

Supple and supportive seating, class leading shoulder and leg room, plus dual zone air conditioning and Satellite Navigation on Ti models immediately creates the impression of a larger, mid-size family car. 

Rear seat occupants get a generous 1,370mm of shoulder and 660mm of rear knee space, allowing crossed-leg comfort for three adults, along with easy ingress and egress.

Soft-feel coverings are employed for the dashboard, door and centre armrests, combined with low gloss finishes to minimise dashboard reflection, enhance the vehicle's inviting, high quality feel and ambience.

Two cup holders are located in the centre console compartment featuring a sliding lid.

The on-board navigation and information system that is standard on the Ti grade incorporates a reversing camera offering a generous 130-degree field of view for maximum safety and convenience.

The new Pulsar sedan bristles with safety features including four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, Electronic Brake Distribution and Brake Assist, Traction Control and Vehicle Dynamic Control, front, side and curtain airbags and three-point seat belts for all occupants. 

Sales of the Pulsar sedan will commence at the start of February 2013, to be followed in quick succession by the exciting Pulsar hatch, topped by the sporty turbocharged SSS variant.

The all-new Nissan Pulsar sedan will be competitively priced and start from $19,990 (plus on road costs). 

All prices are manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP).

Effective immediately until 31 January 2013, Nissan is making an outstanding pre-sale offer on the 2013 Pulsar sedan. With a 10 per cent deposit and a comparison rate of 7.50% per annum, customers who order an all-new Pulsar sedan ST manual can pay as little as $299 per month with a guaranteed future value. This offer starts at $399 per month for Pulsar sedan ST-L and $499 per month for the range-leading Ti model.*

Cash-buying customers will receive a $1000 Nissan voucher to spend on Nissan Genuine Accessories, Nissan Servicing, Nissan Insurance or Nissan Extended Warranty.

*Driveaway finance offer of $299.00 per month is available to approved applicants of Nissan Financial Services Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 70130046794, Australian Credit Licence Number 391464) for a secured consumer loan to finance the recommended driveaway price of $21,800.00 (inclusive of dealer, statutory charges). 10% deposit required. 36 monthly payments in arrears of $299.00, plus a final balloon payment of $12,524.19. Total amount payable $25,468.19. Metallic paint $14 per month extra; automatic transmission $30 per month extra. Driveaway finance offer of $399.00 per month is available to approved applicants of Nissan Financial Services Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 70130046794, Australian Credit Licence Number 391464) for a secured consumer loan to finance the recommended driveaway price of $25,700.00 (inclusive of dealer, statutory charges). 10% deposit required. 36 monthly payments in arrears of $399.00, plus a final balloon payment of $12,893.63. Total amount payable $29,827.63. Metallic paint $14 per month extra; automatic transmission $30 per month extra. Driveaway finance offer of $499.00 per month is available to approved applicants of Nissan Financial Services Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 70130046794, Australian Credit Licence Number 391464) for a secured consumer loan to finance the recommended driveaway price of $31,200.00 (inclusive of dealer, statutory charges). 10% deposit required. 36 monthly payments in arrears of $499.00, plus a final balloon payment of $15,065.15. Total amount payable $36,149.15. Metallic paint $14 per month extra. All offers are based on an APR of 7.50%. Conditions, fees and charges apply. Comparison rate for the purposes of the National Credit Code is based on a secured 5 year consumer Fixed Rate Loan of $30,000, although these offers relate to a 36 month term loan only. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.