Nissan EXA

Nissan Pulsar EXA (N12)
Nissan Pulsar EXA Turbo (Australia)
Overview
Also called	Nissan Langley EXA Nissan Pulsar NX
Production	1982–1986
Assembly	Japan
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupé 2-door convertible
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Related	Nissan Sunny Nissan Pulsar (N12)
Powertrain
Engine	1270 cc E13 I4 1488 cc E15 I4 1488 cc E15ET turbo I4 1597 cc E16 I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,420 mm (95.28 in)
Length	3,970 mm (156.30 in)
Width	1,630 mm (64.17 in)
Height	1,400 mm (55.12 in)
Curb weight	863 kg (1,903 lb)

Nissan EXA (N13)
1988–1990 Nissan EXA coupe (Australia)
Overview
Also called	Nissan Pulsar NX
Production	1986–1990
Assembly	Japan
Designer	Koichiro Kawamura
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door T-top coupé
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	CA16DE DOHC I4 CA18DE DOHC I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,430 mm (96 in)
Length	4,230 mm (167 in)
Width	1,680 mm (66 in)
Height	1,295 mm (51 in)
Curb weight	1,070 kg (2,359 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Nissan NX (B14)

The Nissan Pulsar EXA and Nissan EXA are automobiles manufactured and marketed by Nissan Motor Company from 1982 to 1986 and from 1986 to 1990 respectively. The first generation model was internally designated as the N12 series and was marketed in Japan at Nissan Cherry Store locations as the Pulsar EXA, and at Nissan Prince Store outlets as the Langley EXA. The second generation EXA was designated as the N13 series.

Both generations were marketed in North America under the name Nissan Pulsar NX.

The Pulsar EXA was known in North America as the Pulsar NX and shared many of its parts with the Nissan Pulsar. It was available from 1983 to 1986 and came with either the fuel injected turbocharged E15ET engine or the carburetted naturally aspirated E16S engine. The Pulsar EXA followed a successful strategy Nissan used in Japan of offering the economical Nissan Sunny in an affordable, youth-oriented two-door coupe, demonstrated by the Nissan Sunny fastback coupé, which was offered since the Sunny's introduction in 1966. As the Pulsar was a companion to the Nissan Sunny, but offered at a different Japanese Nissan dealership called Nissan Cherry Store, the Pulsar EXA followed in the tradition of the Sunny Coupé. The car's peculiar upright styling is partially due to the decision to use the regular Pulsar's rather tall windshield and cowl.

In Japan, the Pulsar EXA convertible was a limited edition model was designed to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Nissan Cherry Japanese dealership chain, and sold as a companion to the Nissan Pulsar. It appeared in Japan the same year as the Honda CR-X in the same marketing segment, replacing the Nissan Pulsar N10 series coupe. It was launched in May 1985, and just 100 vehicles were made available for the whole of Japan. The vehicle sports numerous special accessories, including a soft top made from a special insulating material to keep out the rain and heat, and a rear window made from organic glass to ensure high visibility.

In September 1983, Nissan Australia released the two-door Pulsar EXA coupe with the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. This model has 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) at 6500 prm.

Released in 1986, the N13 EXA was marketed in Japan as the Nissan EXA and in North America as the Nissan Pulsar NX. It was offered in only one bodystyle, but could be converted into a coupe, a targa, a cabriolet or a station wagon by removing or replacing panels. It featured a "T-bar removable hatch roof" and could accommodate either of two distinct removable rear hatch designs, a coupé-style hatch door or a station wagon / shooting brake style canopy, marketed as the Sportback. The EXA / Pulsar NX could also be driven without either rear hatch. The design was conceived largely at the Nissan Design Institute in North America and shared styling cues (prominently, the rear side window angle) with the contemporary two-door Nissan Pathfinder/Terrano (WD21) SUV. The EXA / Pulsar NX featured the CA16DE engine.