NISSAN has slashed up to £1,500 from the price of the Micra range, with the entry-level Initia 1.2 now priced from £7,495.

Savings of £1,200 are available on the Spirita trim, and Sport models fall by £750.

Nissan has also knocked £300 off the price of the Sport SR and Active Luxury models. Equipment levels remain unchanged.