Mitsubishi eK
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Mitsubishi eK | |
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Assembly | Japan: Kurashiki, Okayama (Mizushima plant) |
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Class | Kei car |
Body style | 5-door hatchback |
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The Mitsubishi eK is a kei car series from Mitsubishi Motors, based on the long-running Minica, and first introduced on October 11, 2001. According to the company, the "eK" name stands for "excellent keijidōsha" or "excellent minicar".[1]
Immediately upon its release it was the recipient of the "Good Design Award" by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2001.[2] While the initial sales target was 10,000 units per month, it sold 13,000 in its first four days, and 20,000 by the end of October 2001.[3][4] It is Mitsubishi's highest volume model in the Japanese domestic market,[5] and total sales to 2005 are approximately 480,000.[6] In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza. Since June 8, 2005, Nissan Motors has received 36,000 eK Wagons annually from Mitsubishi, to be sold within the domestic market as the Nissan Otti.[7] The Otti was replaced by the Nissan Dayz and Nissan Dayz Highway Star on June 6, 2013, although the Otti was still sold alongside the Dayz until being discontinued on June 28, 2013.
In April 2016, MMC admitted that its employees had falsified fuel efficiency data for the eK Wagon, eK Space, Nissan Dayz and Nissan Dayz Roox.[8] The resultant scandal culminated in Nissan acquiring a controlling interest in MMC the following month.[9]
First generation (H81/H91/NA0; 2001–2006)[]
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First generation (H81/H91/NA0) | |
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Also called | Nissan Otti |
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Engine | 658 cc 3G83 I3 (petrol) |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,340 mm (92.1 in) |
Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
Height | 1,550–1,600 mm (61.0–63.0 in) |
Curb weight | 790–910 kg (1,742–2,006 lb) |
In its first generation, it was available either as an eK Wagon (introduced on October 11, 2001), eK Sport (introduced on September 2, 2002), eK Classy (introduced on May 26, 2003) or eK Active (introduced on May 25, 2004). A facelifted eK Wagon was introduced on December 20, 2004. On December 20, 2005, the eK Classy was discontinued.
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Mitsubishi eK Sport
2004–2005 Mitsubishi eK Classy
Mitsubishi eK Active
2005 Nissan Otti
interior
Second generation (H82/H92/NA1; 2006–2013)[]
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Second generation (H82/H92/NA1) | |
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Also called | Nissan Otti |
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Powertrain | |
Engine | 658 cc 3G83 I3 (petrol) |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,340 mm (92.1 in) |
Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
Height | 1,550–1,570 mm (61.0–61.8 in) |
Curb weight | 820–900 kg (1,808–1,984 lb) |
The second generation eK Wagon and eK Sport were released on September 13, 2006, priced from ¥913,500 to ¥1,484,700.[6] The eK Active was discontinued at the time of the second generation's launch. A facelifted eK Wagon and eK Sport were released on August 21, 2008. The car had a sliding door on the passenger side, which was unusual.
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Mitsubishi eK Sport
Nissan Otti
Nissan Otti interior
Third generation (B11/B21/AA0; 2013–2019)[]
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Third generation (B11/B21/AA0) | |
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Also called | Nissan Dayz |
Production | June 2013 – March 2019 |
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Transmission | CVT |
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Wheelbase | 2,430 mm (95.7 in) |
Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
Height | 1,620 mm (63.8 in) |
Curb weight | 820–900 kg (1,808–1,984 lb) |
The third generation eK Wagon (and custom variant sold as eK Custom) were released on June 6, 2013.
Mitsubishi eK Wagon (facelift)
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Mitsubishi eK Custom
Mitsubishi eK Custom (facelift)
Nissan Dayz
Nissan Dayz Highway Star
Nissan Dayz Highway Star (facelift)
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Fourth generation (B33/B34/B35/B36/B37/B38/B40; 2019–present)[]
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Fourth generation (B33/B34/B35/B36/B37/B38/B40) | |
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Also called | Nissan Dayz |
Production | March 2019 – present |
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Transmission | CVT |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,495 mm (98.2 in) |
Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
Height | 1,640–1,660 mm (64.6–65.4 in) |
Curb weight | 830–940 kg (1,830–2,072 lb) |
The fourth generation eK Wagon and eK X (eK Cross) were unveiled on March 14, 2019 and released on March 28, 2019.
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Mitsubishi eK X
Nissan Dayz
Nissan Dayz Highway Star
eK Space[]
First generation (B11/B21/BA0; 2014–2020)[]
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First generation (B11/B21/BA0) | |
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Also called | Nissan Dayz Roox |
Production | February 2014 – March 2020 |
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Body style | 5-door minivan |
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Transmission | CVT |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,430 mm (95.7 in) |
Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
Height | 1,775 mm (69.9 in) |
Curb weight | 920–1,000 kg (2,028–2,205 lb) |
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Predecessor | Mitsubishi Toppo |
The first generation eK Space was announced on October 3, 2013, and released on February 13, 2014.
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Mitsubishi eK Space (facelift)
Mitsubishi eK Space Custom
Mitsubishi eK Space Custom (facelift)
Nissan Dayz Roox
Nissan Dayz Roox (facelift)
Nissan Dayz Roox Highway Star
Interior
Second generation (B34/B35/B37/B38/B44/B45/B47/B48; 2020–present)[]
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Second generation (B34/B35/B37/B38/B44/B45/B47/B48) | |
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Also called | Nissan Roox |
Production | March 2020 – present |
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Body style | 5-door minivan |
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Engine |
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Transmission | CVT |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,495 mm (98.2 in) |
Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
Height | 1,780–1,800 mm (70.1–70.9 in) |
Curb weight | 940–1,020 kg (2,072–2,249 lb) |
The second generation eK Space was unveiled on February 6, 2020, and went on sale on March 19, 2020.
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Mitsubishi eK X Space
Nissan Roox
Nissan Roox Autech
Nissan Roox Highway Star
Interior
Mitsubishi Super Height K-Wagon Concept
Annual production and sales[]
Production figures include OEM units manufactured on behalf of Nissan, while sales figures only include Mitsubishi-badged models.
Year | Production | Sales |
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2001 | 97,390 | 86,465 |
2002 | 115,918 | 122,857 |
2003 | 119,652 | 118,567 |
2004 | 70,826 | 71,062 |
2005 | 118,480 | 73,277 |
2006 | 122,294 | 67,052 |
2007 | 77,875 | 56,686 |
2008 | 63,943 | 39,972 |
(sources: Facts & Figures 2005, Facts & Figures 2009, Mitsubishi Motors website)
References[]
- ^ "Mitsubishi Motors proudly introduces the next standard in mini-cars, the semi-tall "eK-WAGON"" Archived 2008-07-20 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 11, 2001
- ^ "Mitsubishi Motors has Received the Good Design Award" Archived 2006-10-29 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 11, 2001
- ^ "Brand-new eK-WAGON order top 13,000 in first 4 days after launch Way over 10,000 monthly target" Archived 2006-10-29 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 16, 2001
- ^ "eK-WAGON orders top 20,000" Archived 2006-10-29 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, August 8, 2006
- ^ "First drives - Mitsubishi eK Sport" Archived 2007-10-24 at the Wayback Machine, Auto Express
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Mitsubishi Motors launches new eK Wagon & eK Sport" Archived 2007-01-28 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, September 13, 2006
- ^ "Nissan To Get New eK WAGON Supply from Mitsubishi" Archived 2006-08-18 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsuishi Motors press release, October 31, 2001
- ^ "Mitsubishi Motors admits employees falsified fuel-efficiency data", Japan Times, Apr. 20, 2016
- ^ "Nissan to place MMC under its umbrella", The Japan News, May 12, 2016
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