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RATING YEAR^: 2013
PUBLISHED: MAY 2013
NISSAN PULSAR SEDAN (From 2013)
ANCAP Safety Rating
Test Variant: Nissan Pulsar ST sedan
Variant Applicability*: Applies to all 1.8 litre sedan variants
Kerb Mass: 1260 kg
Vehicles Built: 2013
Engine: 1.8 petrol
Category: SMALL CAR
Frontal offset test at 64 km/h
Airbags ESC
Frontal
Offset
Side
Impact
Pole Whiplash Pedestrian
Seat Belt
Reminders
Overall
Score
ANCAP
Safety Rating
Frontal + Side
+ Head
Standard
12.93
(out of 16)
15.74
(out of 16)
2
(out of 2)
ACCEPT-
ABLE
ACCEPT-
ABLE
2
(out of 3)
32.67
(out of 37)
!!!!!
The tested model of Nissan Pulsar was introduced in Australia and
New Zealand in 2013. This ANCAP safety rating applies to all 1.8
litre sedan variants.
Dual frontal, side chest and side head airbags (curtains) are
standard. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD)
and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Advanced
seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.
In the offset crash test driver chest protection was acceptable and
upper leg protection was marginal. Passenger chest and leg
protection was acceptable. In the side impact crash test driver chest
protection was acceptable. Head protection in the side pole test was
good.
OCCUPANT PROTECTION
Frontal Offset Test.
Each body region is scored out of 4 points
Head / neck: 4.00 points
Chest: 3.42 points
Upper legs: 2.00 points
Lower legs: 3.51 points
The passenger compartment held its shape reasonably well in the
offset test. Pedal and steering wheel displacements were well
controlled. Driver and passenger contact with the airbags was
stable. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash
all doors could be opened with normal effort.
Side Impact Test.
Each body region is scored out of 4 points
Head: 4.00 points
Chest: 3.74 points
Abdomen: 4.00 points
Pelvis: 4.00 points
Mostly good protection was provided for the driver in the side
impact test. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury.
Pole Test.
Scored out of 2 points
The vehicle was eligible for a side pole test because it has side
curtain airbags. The vehicle scored the maximum 2 points for head
protection in this test.
Whiplash Protection Test.
Whiplash protection is assessed to the RCAR Protocol
Geometric test: Good
Dynamic test: Acceptable
Injury Outcomes.
Whiplash
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NISSAN PULSAR SEDAN (From 2013)
ANCAP Safety Rating
PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION
Pedestrian Test.
ACCEPTABLE - Scored 22.77 out of 36 points
Child head impacts: 10.00 points
Adult head impacts: 4.61 points
Upper leg impacts: 2.16 points
Lower leg impacts: 6.00 points
The Pulsar provided good protection to the child head and adult leg
areas. Performance could be improved on the base of the
windscreen and the upper leg areas. (v5.3)
Nissan Pulsar
SAFETY FEATURES
These specifications are subject to change. Please check with manufacturer for the latest specifications. For a description of these safety
features and safety rating requirements see the ANCAP Road Map.
S = Standard on all variants.
O = Optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants.
V = Not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants.
X = Not available on any variant.
Safety Assist Technology (SAT) Availability
Front airbag - driver S
Front airbag - passenger S
Side airbags (chest protection) - front seats S
Side airbags (head protection) - front seats S
Side airbags (head protection) - 2nd row seats S
Knee airbag - driver X
Three-point seat belts for all forward facing seats S
Seat belt pretensioners (front / rear outboard) S / X
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - 2nd row seats X
Head restraints for all seats S
Antilock brakes (ABS) S
Electronic brake distribution (EBD) S
Emergency brake assist (EBA) S
Electronic stability control (ESC) S
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) X
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) X
Lane support system X
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* For information about the application of ANCAP ratings to model variants
see the ANCAP Variant Policy. In brief, ratings do not automatically extend to
variants that have different body styles, engine configurations, driven wheels
or occupant restraint systems (e.g. fewer airbags). In these cases ANCAP
considers technical evidence submitted by manufacturers before deciding on
extending a rating to additional variants of a model.
^ Refer ANCAP Rating Road Map (www.ancap.com.au/media).
DOCUMENT REF: pulsar13
CREATED / REVISED: 13/12/2013
NISSAN PULSAR SEDAN (From 2013)
ANCAP Safety Rating
INJURY MEASUREMENTS
Body Region
Frontal offset test at 64 km/h
(v5.1)
Side impact test at 50 km/h
(v5.1)
Driver Passenger Driver
Head
HIC 560.00 253.00 31.00
Acceleration (g for 3ms) 59.90 39.20 21.10
Neck
Shear (kN) 0.71 0.50 -
Tension (kN) 1.59 0.68 -
Extension (Nm) 17.90 12.80 -
Chest
Acceleration (g for 3ms) - - -
Compression (mm) 26.05 22.89 23.10
Viscous criterion (m/s) 0.10 0.10 0.15
Abdomen
Force (kN) - - 0.76
Pelvis
Force (kN) - - 1.92
Upper legs
Femur force left (kN) 0.76 0.74
Femur force right (kN) 0.20 1.79
Knee displacement left (mm) 0.08 1.24
Knee displacement right (mm) 0.19 3.68
Lower legs
Force left (kN) 2.74 1.37
Force right (kN) 1.78 1.60
Index (upper / lower) left 0.48 / 0.43 0.23 / 0.21
Index (upper / lower) right 0.38 / 0.46 0.37 / 0.46
INTRUSION MEASUREMENTS
Steering Column
Forwards: 5mm
Upwards: 1mm
Sideways: 23mm
Pedals
Clutch (rearwards): 85mm
Accelerator (upwards): 41mm
A-Pillar (rearwards): 40mm
SCORE DEDUCTIONS
Deductions from frontal offset test scores
Left knee hazard for driver: 2 points from upper leg score
Right knee hazard for driver: 2 points from upper leg score*
(*Maximum deduction is 2 points from a body region)
Note: Steering column and pedal movements are measured relative
to the drivers seat.
Deductions from side impact test score
Excessive backplate load: 0.04 point from chest score.
Deductions from pole test score
No deductions for pole test.
