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| Mitsubishi eK | |
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| Production | October 2001 – present |
| Assembly | Japan:Kurashiki, Okayama (Mizushima plant) |
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| Class | Kei car |
| Body style | 5-doorhatchback |
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TheMitsubishi eK (Japanese:三菱・イーケイ,Hepburn:Mitsubishi Ē Kei) is akei car series fromMitsubishi Motors andNissan, based on the long-runningMinica, and first introduced on October 11, 2001. The "eK" name is an abbreviation for "excellentkeijidōsha" (or "excellent minicar") and is meant to be pronounced "ee kay", a pun which sounds like the Japanese いい軽, meaning "good kei [car]".[1]
Since June 8, 2005, Nissan received 36,000 eK Wagons annually from Mitsubishi, to be sold within the domestic market as theNissan Otti.[2] The Otti was replaced by theNissan Dayz on June 6, 2013, although the Otti was still sold alongside the Dayz until being discontinued on June 28, 2013. A tall-height minivan version with rearsliding doors called theeK Space appeared in 2014. It, too has a Nissan version, called theNissan Dayz Roox from 2014 to 2020 and as theNissan Roox from 2020.
In April 2016, Mitsubishi admitted that its employees had falsifiedfuel efficiency data for theeK Wagon,eK Space,Nissan Dayz andNissan Dayz Roox.[3] The resultant scandal culminated in Nissan acquiring a controlling interest in Mitsubishi the following month.[4]
| First generation | |
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 Mitsubishi eK Wagon (pre-facelift) | |
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| Also called | Nissan Otti |
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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 aneK Wagon (introduced on October 11, 2001),eK Sport (introduced on September 2, 2002),eK Classy (introduced on May 26, 2003) oreK Active (introduced on May 25, 2004). On December 20, 2005, the eK Classy was discontinued. The eK Wagon was released in a simplified lineup, in only a single model (M) with an available package (M+X) including alloy wheels and some other cosmetics. It was only available with the3G83, naturally aspirated three-cylinder engine with 50 PS (37 kW); other models later added the option of a turbocharged version with 64 PS (47 kW). The standard transmission was a three-speed automatic with a column shift, later a four-speed version was added, while some models could also be fitted with a five-speed manual with a floor-mounted shifter. Most models could be had with either front- or four-wheel drive.
Immediately upon its release it was the recipient of theGood Design Award by the JapaneseMinistry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2001.[5] 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.[6][7] It was Mitsubishi's highest volume model in theJapanese domestic market,[8] and total sales to 2005 are approximately 480,000.[9] In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain calledCar Plaza.
The crossover eK Active model was introduced in May 2004, shortly before the model was facelifted. Fitted with 14-inch wheels, ground clearance was increased by 10 mm (0.4 in) while the front seats sat 45 mm (1.8 in) higher.[10] The addition of body cladding in dark grey imparted an off-road look to the model; the front clip was also different, featuring the new corporate face conceived byOlivier Boulay. The eK Active was available with either engine (the V model being naturally aspirated, VT the turbocharged model) but only with the four-speed automatic; both models also had optional four-wheel drive.
The eK Wagon G model, with more equipment and the four-speed automatic, was added in May 2003, originally only as the "M20G Thanks Edition", celebrating 200,000 sales. In August 2003 the G became a standard model, while the X-package was discontinued.[11] A facelifted eK Wagon was introduced on December 20, 2004; the eK Active was not changed apart from receiving redesigned hubcaps.
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| Second generation | |
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 Mitsubishi eK Wagon (pre-facelift) | |
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| Also called | Nissan Otti |
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| Related | Mitsubishi Toppo (H82A) |
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| Engine | 658 cc3G83 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.[9] 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 sported asliding door on the passenger side, which was unusual for its class and a layout which was abandoned for the third generation.
A rebodied version of this generation became the fourth generation Toppo as well, using some body panels of the third generation Toppo. For the next generation, this became theMitsubishi eK Space.
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| Third generation | |
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| Also called | Nissan Dayz |
| Production | June 2013 – March 2019 |
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| Related | Mitsubishi eK Space (first generation) |
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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 | 1,620 mm (63.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 820–900 kg (1,808–1,984 lb) |
The third generation eK Wagon and its new sportier variant, called theeK Custom, were released on June 6, 2013. It was the first major design update since when the eK began sales. This time, Nissan's derivative was sold as theNissan Dayz, while the eK Custom was sold as the Nissan Dayz Highway Star.
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| Fourth generation | |
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| Also called | Nissan Dayz |
| Production | March 2019 – present |
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| Transmission | CVT |
| Battery | 20 kWhlithium-ion (eK X EV) |
| Electric range | 180 km (110 mi) (WLTC, eK X EV) |
| 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) |
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The fourth generation eK Wagon and itscrossover SUV-styled variant, called theeK X (pronounced "eK Cross"), were unveiled on March 14, 2019, and released on March 28, 2019.
Thebattery electric version called theeK X EV was introduced on May 20, 2022, along with its Nissan-badged equivalent called theNissan Sakura, which received different exterior and interior styling compared to the Dayz.[12][13][14]
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Production figures includeOEM units manufactured on behalf ofNissan, 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)
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| Nissan Dayz | Mitsubishi eK X EV | |
| 2013 | 78,846 | |
| 2014 | 88,186 | |
| 2015 | 71,558 | |
| 2016 | 51,329 | |
| 2017 | 63,969 | |
| 2018 | 63,883 | |
| 2019 | 89,371[a] | |
| 2020 | 71,934 | |
| 2021 | 53,773 | |
| 2022 | 43,864 | 4,175 |
| 2023 | 38,687 | 7,021 |
| 2024 | 50,432 | 2,504 |
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