Mitsubishi eK

Second generation (H82/H92/NA1)
Second generation (H82/H92/NA1)
	2006–2008 Mitsubishi eK
Overview
Also called	Nissan Otti
Production	September 2006 – February 2013 (eK series); October 2006 – June 2013 (Otti);
Powertrain
Engine	658 cc 3G83 I3 (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual; 3-speed automatic; 4-speed automatic;
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)

First generation (H81/H91/NA0)
First generation (H81/H91/NA0)
Overview
Also called	Nissan Otti
Production	October 2001 – September 2006 (eK series); June 2005 – October 2006 (Otti);
Powertrain
Engine	658 cc 3G83 I3 (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual; 3-speed automatic; 4-speed automatic;
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)

Mitsubishi eK
Mitsubishi eK
	2004 Mitsubishi eK Wagon
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors (2001–2013); NMKV (2013–present);
Also called	Mitsubishi eK:; Nissan Otti (2005–2013); Nissan Dayz (2013–present); Mitsubishi eK Space:; Nissan Dayz Roox (2014–2020); Nissan Roox (2020–present);
Production	October 2001 – present (eK); February 2014 – present (eK Space);
Assembly	Japan: Kurashiki, Okayama (Mizushima plant)
Body and chassis
Class	Kei car
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive;
Chronology
Predecessor	Mitsubishi eK:; Mitsubishi Minica; Mitsubishi i; Mitsubishi eK Space:; Mitsubishi Toppo; Nissan Dayz Roox:; Nissan Roox (ML21S/VA0);

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]

Mitsubishi eK logo

First generation (H81/H91/NA0; 2001–2006)

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.

Rear view
Mitsubishi eK Sport
2004–2005 Mitsubishi eK Classy
Mitsubishi eK Active
2005 Nissan Otti
interior

Second generation (H82/H92/NA1; 2006–2013)

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.

Rear view
Mitsubishi eK Sport
Nissan Otti
Nissan Otti interior

Third generation (B11/B21/AA0; 2013–2019)

Third generation (B11/B21/AA0)

Overview
Also called	Nissan Dayz
Production	June 2013 – March 2019
Powertrain
Engine	658 cc 3B20 I3 (petrol) 658 cc 3B20T I3-T (petrol)
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 custom variant sold as eK Custom) were released on June 6, 2013.

Mitsubishi eK Wagon (facelift)
Rear view
Mitsubishi eK Custom
Mitsubishi eK Custom (facelift)
Nissan Dayz
Nissan Dayz Highway Star
Nissan Dayz Highway Star (facelift)
Interior

Fourth generation (B33/B34/B35/B36/B37/B38/B40; 2019–present)

Fourth generation (B33/B34/B35/B36/B37/B38/B40)

Overview
Also called	Nissan Dayz
Production	March 2019 – present
Powertrain
Engine	658 cc BR06DE I3 (petrol) 658 cc BR06DET I3-T (petrol)
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.

Rear view
Mitsubishi eK X
Nissan Dayz
Nissan Dayz Highway Star

eK Space

First generation (B11/B21/BA0; 2014–2020)

First generation (B11/B21/BA0)

Overview
Also called	Nissan Dayz Roox
Production	February 2014 – March 2020
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door minivan
Powertrain
Engine	658 cc 3B20 I3 (petrol) 658 cc 3B20T I3-T (petrol)
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)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mitsubishi Toppo

The first generation eK Space was announced on October 3, 2013, and released on February 13, 2014.

Rear view
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)

Second generation (B34/B35/B37/B38/B44/B45/B47/B48)

Overview
Also called	Nissan Roox
Production	March 2020 – present
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door minivan
Powertrain
Engine	658 cc BR06DE I3 (petrol) 658 cc BR06DET I3-T (petrol)
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.

Rear view
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
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
"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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[ek2001-1] "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

[design-2] "Mitsubishi Motors has Received the Good Design Award" Archived 2006-10-29 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 11, 2001

[13k_sold-3] "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

[20k_sold-4] "eK-WAGON orders top 20,000" Archived 2006-10-29 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, August 8, 2006

[autoexpress-5] "First drives - Mitsubishi eK Sport" Archived 2007-10-24 at the Wayback Machine, Auto Express

[revised-6] "Mitsubishi Motors launches new eK Wagon & eK Sport" Archived 2007-01-28 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, September 13, 2006

[7] "Nissan To Get New eK WAGON Supply from Mitsubishi" Archived 2006-08-18 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsuishi Motors press release, October 31, 2001

[8] "Mitsubishi Motors admits employees falsified fuel-efficiency data", Japan Times, Apr. 20, 2016

[9] "Nissan to place MMC under its umbrella", The Japan News, May 12, 2016