Mitsubishi eK

Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Also called	Mitsubishi eK Active Mitsubishi eK Classy Mitsubishi eK Custom Mitsubishi eK Space Mitsubishi eK Space Custom Mitsubishi eK Sport Mitsubishi eK Wagon Nissan Dayz Nissan Dayz Highway Star Nissan Dayz Roox Nissan Dayz Roox Highway Star Nissan Otti
Production	2001–present
Assembly	Mizushima plant, Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan
Body and chassis
Class	Kei car
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Front engine, FWD or 4WD
Powertrain
Engine	657 cc 3G83 I3 657 cc 3G83 I3 turbo
Transmission	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 mm (61.0 in)
Curb weight	790–900 kg (1,740–1,980 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mitsubishi Toppo BJ

The Mitsubishi eK is a Japanese kei car from Mitsubishi Motors, based on the long-running Mitsubishi Minica, and first introduced on October 11, 2001 at ¥910,000 to ¥1,108,000. According to the company the name stands for "excellent Keijidōsha", or "excellent minicar".^[1]

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.

The second generation eK Wagon and eK Sport were released on September 13, 2006, priced from ¥913,500 to ¥1,484,700.^[2] 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 third generation eK Wagon and eK Sport (now eK Custom) were released on June 6, 2013.

Immediately upon its release it was the recipient of the "Good Design Award" by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2001.^[3] 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.^[4][5] It is Mitsubishi's highest volume model in the Japanese domestic market,^[6] and total sales to 2005 are approximately 480,000.^[2] 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.

Technical details

• Engine

Type: 3G83 SOHC 12v straight-3

Capacity: 657 cc

Compression ratio:

10.2:1 (naturally aspirated)

8.5:1 (turbocharged)

Peak power:

37 kW (50 PS) at 6500 rpm (n/a)

47 kW (64 PS) at 6000 rpm (turbo)

Peak torque:

62 N·m (46 ft·lbf) at 4000 rpm (n/a)

93 N·m (69 ft·lbf) at 3500 rpm (turbo)

• Suspension

Front: MacPherson struts

Rear: 3-link torque arm type

• Tyres

155/65R13 (Wagon)

165/55R14 (Sport)

• Turning circle: 4.4 m
• Seats: 4

Annual production and sales

Mitsubishi eK Wagon

A Mitsubishi eK Wagon alongside its Nissan Otti twin.

Production figures include OEM units manufactured on behalf of Nissan, while sales figures only include Mitsubishi-badged models.

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mitsubishi eK.

• Mitsubishi eK series, Mitsubishi Motors website