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Nissan Pulsar or Skoda Rapid Spaceback?

We are looking for an automatic that will be our family car for the future. We are talking two kids in the back and a dog in the trunk when we go on trips. It's all about practicality for us, the car is for transport not for joy rides.

So far we have been looking at the Nissan Pulsar XE and the Skoda Rapid - and here probably the Spaceback to give the dog a bit more head room. But then it comes to features we aren't too picky, but we do want air conditioning.

So as the price difference between the Pulsar EX and the Spaceback Ambition is rather small, we are torn and would be grateful for some pointers.

Susann Burnell (Dublin)

Feb 2017 Filed under: choosing new car


Expert answer

Hi Susann,

The Rapid Spaceback is a decent car, but it’s actually quite small, and just a bit cheap-feeling, inside. In this instance, I’d advise you to go for the Pulsar. Not the most exciting car by a long chalk, but it’s roomy, well made and very comfortable. Here are our relevant reviews:

Nissan Pulsar review

Skoda Rapid Spaceback review

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe


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