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| − | '''Nissan Pulsar (N12). 1982–7 (prod. unknown). 3-, 4- and 5-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/F, 987, 1269, 1488 cm³ petrol, 1681 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC).''' | + | '''Nissan Pulsar (N12). 1982–7 (prod. unknown). 3-, 4- and 5-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/F, 987, 1269, 1488 cm³ petrol, 1681 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC).''' Stylish at launch and a step forward from rounded N10, N12 Pulsar initially appeared as hatchbacks, with formal-roofline two-door coupé called EXA (exported as NX to North America). Competent, front-wheel-drive engineering with excellent engines, but average to drive and bodywork not the best. Built with [[Nissan Langley|Langley]]-style grille in Australia; regular Pulsar was the [[Holden Astra]] there. Sold with Cherry nameplate in Europe. Odd spin-off included [[Alfa Romeo Arna]], Pulsar body with Alfasud engines, also sold as Nissan Pulsar Milano or Nissan Cherry Europe (''q.v.''). Japanese production ceased 1986. |
| − | Stylish at launch and a step forward from rounded N10, N12 Pulsar initially appeared as hatchbacks, with formal-roofline two-door coupé called EXA (exported as NX to North America). Competent, front-wheel-drive engineering with excellent engines, but average to drive and bodywork not the best. Built with [[Nissan Langley|Langley]]-style grille in Australia; regular Pulsar was the [[Holden Astra]] there. Sold with Cherry nameplate in Europe. Odd spin-off included [[Alfa Romeo Arna]], Pulsar body with Alfasud engines, also sold as Nissan Pulsar Milano or Nissan Cherry Europe (''q.v.''). Japanese production ceased 1986. | |
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Revision as of 14:10, 22 June 2009
Nissan Pulsar (N12). 1982–7 (prod. unknown). 3-, 4- and 5-door sedan, 2-door coupé. F/F, 987, 1269, 1488 cm³ petrol, 1681 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC). Stylish at launch and a step forward from rounded N10, N12 Pulsar initially appeared as hatchbacks, with formal-roofline two-door coupé called EXA (exported as NX to North America). Competent, front-wheel-drive engineering with excellent engines, but average to drive and bodywork not the best. Built with Langley-style grille in Australia; regular Pulsar was the Holden Astra there. Sold with Cherry nameplate in Europe. Odd spin-off included Alfa Romeo Arna, Pulsar body with Alfasud engines, also sold as Nissan Pulsar Milano or Nissan Cherry Europe (q.v.). Japanese production ceased 1986.
Manufacturing locations: Japan; Clayton, Victoria, Australia
Marque: Nissan | Model: Nissan Pulsar | Predecessor: Nissan Pulsar (N10) | Successor: Nissan Pulsar (N13)
