Nissan Pulsar/Holden Astra (N13). 1986–90 (prod. n/a). 3-, 4- and 5-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 988, 1270, 1392, 1488, 1497, 1597, 1598, 1796 cm³ petrol, 1681 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC), 1597, 1809 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC). Despite a healthy run with the N12, Nissan’s design chief took the Pulsar totally out of step with mid-1980s trends, creating a boxy, voluminous successor. Mid-term changes 1988. Four-wheel-drive models had viscous coupling; two DOHC engines for sporting Pulsars. Australian models had GM Family II engines (1·6 and 1·8 OHC) as Pulsars were sold with Holden Astra badges; to make it more confusing, the Nissan Pulsar there had the Nissan Langley (N13) sister car body. Dull and dependable, with the exception of the cooking Pulsars, but the upright looks turned many buyers off.

Manufacturing locations: Japan; Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Marque: Nissan | Model: Nissan Pulsar | Predecessor: Nissan Pulsar (N12) | Successor: Nissan Pulsar (N14)

q.v. Nissan Liberta Villa (N13), Nissan EXA