Mark Prince, Project G M,

Nissan Widnes

"The Nissan Pulsar is a budget family hatchback rival for the likes of the Hyundai i30 and Kia Ceed. It struggles in a few areas, but impresses for interior space and standard equipment. The Pulsar isn't a car that's going to get your heart racing - to look at, to sit in or to drive - but it's a decent all-rounder that majors on practicality and affordability. After a lengthy absence, the Pulsar is Nissan's return to the conventional family hatchback market, so it's perhaps a little surprising the company didn't do something more adventurous with the design. The features are very simple and understated, and while some will think that gives the car a sophisticatedly minimalist look, others will argue it makes the car look mundanely lacklustre. Still, if you're a fan, most Pulsars have pretty much the same look. How practical is the Nissan Pulsar? This is an area in which the Pulsar really impresses. Compared with other family hatchbacks, the Pulsar has loads of headroom and legroom in the back, so four lofty adults will be more comfortable in this car than they would in most rivals. The boot is a good size for the class, too, again having the beating of most rivals."