Nissan Pulsar - Sixth Generation (N16; 2000–2005)

Sixth Generation (N16; 2000–2005)

In 2000, Nissan launched the N16 Pulsar, which included a compact MPV version (the Nissan Almera Tino or Nissan Tino) for the first time. The Wingroad continues to be sold as the Pulsar Wagon or Almera Traveller in many countries. To keep the Bluebird nameplate alive, Nissan shifted it to the four-door version of the Pulsar, and named it the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM).

In the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the Bluebird Sylphy is sold as the Nissan Sentra. In New Zealand and Thailand, the five-door Pulsar is imported from the UK, while the four-door model is essentially a rebadged Bluebird Sylphy. Consequently, each body style has a different front end. In Thailand, Singapore, and China, the N16 Bluebird Sylphy is sold as the Nissan Sunny.

In Indonesia, the Bluebird Sylphy or Pulsar is known as Sentra 1.8 Super Saloon. This model is for private use and sold between 2002 and 2004. It has standard ABS, dual SRS airbag, leather interior, and CD player with MP3. The facelifted model N16 is Sunny Neo 1.6, and intended for taxi use only.

For 2004, the N16 Bluebird Sylphy and Pulsar got facelift with revised grille, and a whole new rear end with "Teana-like" taillights. The N16 Sunny and Sentra were also received totally new front end.

After the Japanese production of Bluebird Sylphy G10 and Pulsar N16 were discontinued, the Sentra N16 is still manufactured and sold in the Philippines and Malaysia. The models for Malaysia are SG and SG-L, with the choice of Comfort or Luxury Package. The Sunny is continued to be offered in Singapore. Trim levels are EX Saloon, Super Saloon, and Luxury Edition.

N16 Model Engines:

• 1.3L Sunny NEO - DOHC 16 valve QG13DE 65 kW (87 hp)@4000 rpm, 130 N·m (96 lb·ft)@4400 rpm

• 1.5L LX Pulsar (Hatch), Almera, Sunny NEO, Bluebird Sylphy - DOHC 16 valve QG15DE 81 kW (109 hp)@4000 rpm, 143 N·m (105 lb·ft)@4400 rpm

• 1.6L Sunny NEO, Sentra, LX Pulsar, Bluebird Sylphy - DOHC 16 valve N-VCT QG16DE 88 kW (118 hp)@6000 rpm, 165 N·m (122 lb·ft)@4000 rpm

• 1.8L Sentra, LX Pulsar, Almera, Bluebird Sylphy - DOHC 16 valve N-VCT QG18DE 94 kW (126 hp)@6000 rpm, 175 N·m (129 lb·ft)@2400 rpm

• 2.0L Bluebird Sylphy - DOHC 16 valve QR20DE 110 kW (148 hp)@6000 rpm, 200 N·m (148 lb·ft)@4400 rpm

• 2.2L Almera - Diesel Common Rail Direct Injection YD22DDTi (2003-2005) 82 kW (110 hp)@4000 rpm, 247 N·m (182 lb·ft)@2000 rpm

In October 2005, a new Nissan Bluebird Sylphy (G11 series) was previewed and appeared at the Tokyo Motor Show. In Japan, the Nissan Tiida hatchback and Tiida Latio sedan replaced the Pulsar in 2004. The Tiida range was introduced in Australia and New Zealand in early 2006, certain European markets in 2007, and also the United States, as the Versa. In 2005 a concept car called the Nissan AZEAL debuted at the Detroit Auto Show. The Azeal, a front wheel drive sport coupe aimed at the youth market, is described as a successor to the Pulsar NX.