Nissan has announced that its new UK-built Micra will be priced from £7,495 for the 1.0 E three-door.

Instead of January 23, the new Micra will go on sale on January 15.

Nissan MicraThe company said about 9,000 people asked for information at the Birmingham International Motor Show and more interest is expected with the launch of a dedicated website (www.nissan-micra.co.uk) and from the press reviews the car is already receiving.

The buzz has prompted Nissan to enable eager punters to pre-order their Micra even before production starts at Sunderland on November 29.

The extra spec and power of the S model adds £500 to the E. From the S, it's £1,000 to move to the SE and another £1000 for the SX or SVE. Where available, the 1.4-litre engine adds £300 to the 1.2-litre and the 1.5-litre dCi 65 PS £800. Five doors are another £500 and automatic transmission £900 (to a 1.2 or 1.4).

The Micra range is topped by the £11,695 1.4 SVE five-door automatic.

Every Micra now has twin airbags, electric power steering, a CD player, electric windows, remote control central locking, a 65 horsepower engine, and anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and Nissan Brake Assist.

The Micra's increasingly famous Intelligent key means you never need to plip or poke around again. The SE has it along with a leather-bound steering wheel with remote controls for the audio and information computer.