The new trim has been introduced following its launch on the X-Trail, Qashqai and Pulsar and sits between the range-topping Tekna and mid-grade Acenta Premium, bringing a number of technology, safety and design upgrades.

Starting from £15,365 OTR, the Note n-tec is available with a six-speed manual 1.2-litre 79bhp petrol engine that emits 109g/km with a combined fuel consumption figure of 60.1mpg.

Styling additions include new 16-inch alloy wheels, satin silver door handles and wing mirror covers plus the choice of eight paint colours – including a new metallic Ink Blue finish exclusive to n-tec.

Upgraded styling extends to the black bezel headlamps, aerodynamic front bumper, carbon-look rear bumper, unique blue stitch on the leather steering wheel and rear privacy glass.

Equipment additions include the new NissanConnect system – featuring 5.8-inch touchscreen satellite navigation – DAB radio and a Rear View Camera.

In addition, Nissan’s Safety Shield suite of technologies including Blind Spot Warning, Moving Object Detection and Lane Departure Warning – previously only available on Tekna – are now standard on n-tec.

The Note range enhancements extend to the mid-grade Acenta Premium too, where it benefits from the addition of the New NissanConnect system with DAB radio and Bluetooth handsfree with audio streaming.

Prices for the Note Acenta Premium trim start from £14,465 OTR with a choice of one diesel engine and three petrol engines.