Parts for your 2010 Nissan Pulsar-Gas struts

2010 Nissan Pulsar gas struts — are they actually used?

After checking technical sources — including Nissan Australia/NZ model history, the Nissan FAST parts catalogue, and factory workshop manuals for the N16 Pulsar and C11 Tiida — it turns out a “2010 Nissan Pulsar” wasn’t sold new in Australia or New Zealand. The Pulsar name paused locally after the N16 (early–mid 2000s) and didn’t return until the 2013 B17. In 2010, the equivalent local model was the C11 Tiida. Because of that, a listing for “2010 Nissan Pulsar gas struts” isn’t a direct, correct fitment for AU/NZ-delivered vehicles.

Why that matters for gas struts:

• Bonnet: The N16 Pulsar and C11 Tiida use a manual prop rod — no gas struts fitted from factory.
• Sedan boot: Uses torsion bars/hinges, not gas struts.
• Hatch tailgate (Tiida hatch): Uses a pair of gas-filled struts to support the liftback.

So, for anyone with a car badged as a 2010 “Pulsar” locally, gas struts generally aren’t used on the bonnet or the sedan boot. If the vehicle is actually a Tiida hatch (the 2010 model commonly sold here), then the tailgate does run gas struts, but they should be selected by Tiida C11 hatch fitment, VIN, and strut specifications rather than by “2010 Pulsar”.

Why manufacturers didn’t fit gas struts in these spots? The factory documentation points to packaging and cost/weight considerations: a prop rod is lighter and simpler for the bonnet, and torsion bars keep the sedan boot opening clear and consistent. Only the hatch needs gas-charged struts to safely hold up the larger liftback panel.

Popular questions

Does a 2010 Nissan Pulsar have gas struts on the bonnet?
Not on local cars. The era-equivalent models (N16 Pulsar and C11 Tiida) use a manual bonnet stay. Aftermarket conversion kits exist, but they weren’t factory equipment per the workshop manuals.

Do I need gas struts for the boot on a 2010 Pulsar sedan?
No. The sedan boot uses torsion bars and hinge springs, not gas struts. If you’ve got a hatch (Tiida C11), the tailgate does use gas struts.

Which struts fit if my car is actually a Tiida hatch from 2010?
Order by Tiida C11 hatch fitment. Check the VIN and match length, end fittings, and force rating stamped on the original struts, as per the Nissan parts catalogue guidance.