Used Nissan Pulsar Hatchback (2014 - 2018) Also Consider Review by Keith Jones on 09 Sep 2014 Last Updated: 15 Jan 2015 3.5 While the Nissan Pulsar name may be unfamiliar in the UK, this model heralds the Japanese brand's return to the mid-size family hatchback class for the first time since the demise of the Almera back in 2006. It's Europe's most competitively-fought market sector, with some very capable rivals; notably Volkswagen's Golf and its relations from SEAT and Skoda, Peugeot's latest 308 and Ford's ubiquitous Focus. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Road Tests (3) Gallery Also Consider 4 out of 5 Ford Focus Hatchback (11-18) Excellent ride and handling Broad range of powerplants Staggering speed of RS Generously equipped Poor steering feedback Counter-intuitive PowerShift gearbox Seats lack lateral support Rivals are more spacious Read full review 4 out of 5 Kia Ceed Hatchback (12-18) Solid build qualityFrugal engines with low CO2 emissionsPractical boot Absence of steering feelSeats need more side supportRivals offer better handling Read full review 4.8 out of 5 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (13-20) Spacious yet compact Efficient range of engines GTI and R provide thrills Luxurious feel Even better post-2017 facelift Expensive to buy Options are pricey Evolutionary styling GTD isn’t a diesel GTI Read full review Find other hatchback cars Back to: Owners' Reviews Continue to: Facts & Figures Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Nissan Pulsar cars for sale We have 191 models like this for sale. Find Nissan Pulsar cars for sale
4 out of 5 Ford Focus Hatchback (11-18) Excellent ride and handling Broad range of powerplants Staggering speed of RS Generously equipped Poor steering feedback Counter-intuitive PowerShift gearbox Seats lack lateral support Rivals are more spacious Read full review
4 out of 5 Kia Ceed Hatchback (12-18) Solid build qualityFrugal engines with low CO2 emissionsPractical boot Absence of steering feelSeats need more side supportRivals offer better handling Read full review
4.8 out of 5 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (13-20) Spacious yet compact Efficient range of engines GTI and R provide thrills Luxurious feel Even better post-2017 facelift Expensive to buy Options are pricey Evolutionary styling GTD isn’t a diesel GTI Read full review