What is the Nissan Pulsar NX?
The Nissan Pulsar NX is a small, two-door car sold in the United States. Its distinctive design offered removable roof panels and interchangeable rear sections, giving it a character quite different from a conventional compact car.
The later N13 generation could be fitted with a coupe-style hatch or the wagon-like Sportbak canopy. This flexible layout made the Pulsar NX an unusual member of Nissan’s compact-car range.
What generations did the Pulsar NX have?
The US Pulsar NX range spans 1984–1990. The N13 generation covers 1987–1990, the later part of that run. In Japan, the N13 was known as the Nissan EXA; in North America it was sold as the Pulsar NX.
The N13’s interchangeable rear sections changed the car’s appearance and use. The coupe-style hatch gave it a compact profile, while the Sportbak canopy created a longer, wagon-like shape.
Engines and fuel consumption
The US range uses petrol engines from 1.6 L to 1.8 L. The best combined EPA rating is 30 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 7.8 L/100 km. These are US EPA results, based on the EPA test procedure.
The range covers 1984–1990 and includes 17 versions. The MPG and L/100 km figures express fuel consumption in different units; individual versions may have different ratings.
Where was the Pulsar NX sold?
The Pulsar NX was sold in the United States from 1984 to 1990. The later N13 generation ran from 1987 to 1990.
Questions and answers
What does the Sportbak name refer to?
It refers to the wagon-like rear canopy available for the N13’s modular body arrangement.
What engine sizes were offered in the US Pulsar NX range?
The listed petrol engines range from 1.6 L to 1.8 L.
What is the best combined EPA rating for the Pulsar NX?
The best combined EPA rating is 30 MPG.