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Nissan Pulsar 2016

Nissan Pulsar 2016

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$6,490

The 2016 Nissan Pulsar range of configurations is currently priced from $5,999.

Our most recent review of the 2016 Nissan Pulsar resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.

You can read the full review here.

This is what Graham Smith liked most about this particular version of the Nissan Pulsar: Comprehensive safety features, Bluetooth available across all models, Roomy cabin

The 2016 Nissan Pulsar carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1200 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

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6.7L/100km (combined)
Hatchback
Automatic
Unleaded Petrol
Overview
Likes
Comprehensive safety features
Bluetooth available across all models
Roomy cabin
Dislikes
No split-fold rear seat
Full-sized spare intrusive
Number of recalls made

Nissan Pulsar 2016 FAQs

Does a 2016 Nissan Pulsar B17 have a CVT transmission?

Unless your B17 Pulsar has the optional manual transmission fitted, then it definitely has a CVT. The reason Nissan (and many other carmakers) still use the old PRND symbols for the gearshift are because that’s what people understand, so there’s no confusion.

In any case, even though it’s a CVT and not a conventional automatic, the CVT still has a Park position, a Neutral and both a Drive and Reverse position, so the symbols are entirely consistent with that anyway.

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Does the 2016 Nissan Pulsar ST-L manual have an automatic choke?

A modern engine like the one in your Nissan uses electronics to control the ratio of fuel and air, rather than a physical choke like older engines use. However, in order to control this ratio, the modern engine relies on a range of sensors dotted around the car to tell it what’s going on. Examples include a throttle-position sensor, ambient temperature sensor, coolant temperature sensor and many more. If just one of these sensors fails or starts relaying false information, all aspects of the car’s running (including its throttle action) can be compromised.

But before you start scanning the car and spending money to fix the engine flaring during gear changes, take a hard, critical look at what you’re doing with the pedals when shifting gears. If you don’t completely release the accelerator pedal during a gear change, or get your hand-foot co-ordination wrong, the engine will naturally flare during the shift. And because modern cars have a throttle-by-wire system, there’s not the same degree of feel and feedback through the accelerator pedal as some of us are used to. It sounds a bit obvious, but checking your driving style is the first step.

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I tried to turn on the white LED lights in my 2016 Nissan Pulsar and they're not working...

I’ll assume you’re talking about what Nissan calls the Pulsar’s `Accent Lights’ which are fundamentally LED daylight running lamps. I have heard of these failing, and the cause was a poorly soldered connection which should be pretty easy for an auto electrician to put right.

Finding the fault will involve checking for power at the lights and then working backwards to the switch to see which component is not playing. Even though they’re LEDs, trouble-shotting is no different to any other electrical component that appears to have lost power. Again, a good auto sparkie should be able to figure it out.

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Nissan Pulsar 2016 Towing Capacity

The 2016 Nissan Pulsar has maximum towing capacity of 1200kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
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