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Nissan turned up early to the SUV party, with its Qashqai paving the way for the countless models we see today. The Qashqai continues to sell in big numbers in the UK, too, and was also our overall Car of the Year in 2014.

Don’t think Nissan is just about SUVs, though. As well as the Qashqai, the smaller Juke and the larger X-Trail, the Japanese brand has the Micra hatchback, GT-R sports car and Navara pick-up truck.

Nissan was also one of the first big car makers to launch a fully electric car, with its latest Leaf being one of the best on the market.

Despite being based in Japan, Nissan has long committed to building cars in the UK, making several of its best-selling models at a huge factory in Sunderland.

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Nissan has launched special-edition versions of its Micra and Note models. Based on the standard Visia models, but costing 500 more, the special editions are called Visia+. The Micra Visia+ has air-conditioning and a 78bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine, instead of the standard 64bhp unit.

Buyers also have the choice of orange seat trim and a brown finish to the dashboard, although the standard grey finish is also available. Prices start from 7995 for the three-door manual. The Note Visia+ includes air-con and Nissan's Flexi-Board storage system. You can choose from an 86bhp 1.4-litre petrol, 108bhp 1.6-litre petrol or 84bhp 1.5-litre diesel engine. Prices start from 10,595. However, keen hagglers likely to get a better discount by negotiating on standard models rather than special editions.

Nissan has launched special-edition versions of its Micra and Note models. Based on the standard Visia models, but costing 500 more, the special editions are called Visia+.

The Micra Visia+ has air-conditioning and a 78bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine, instead of the standard 64bhp unit. Buyers also have the choice of orange seat trim and a brown finish to the dashboard, although the standard grey finish is also available. Prices start from 7995 for the three-door manual. The Note Visia+ includes air-con and Nissan's Flexi-Board storage system. You can choose from an 86bhp 1.4-litre petrol, 108bhp 1.6-litre petrol or 84bhp 1.5-litre diesel engine. Prices start from 10,595. However, keen hagglers likely to get a better discount by negotiating on standard models rather than special editions.