This small hatch/sedan model debuted locally in 1980 and established itself as one of Nissan's highly popular nameplates. There was even some street cred for a performance variant badged SSS. In 2006, Nissan inexplicably changed the household name of its small car to Tiida - which was used for virtually every other world market. The result was a badge that didn't resonate with Australians (the model's lacklustre appeal didn't help). The Pulsar name duly returned in 2013 but the hatch was discontinued in 2016 and followed by the sedan a year later.
