Mitsubishi eK
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| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Also called | Nissan Otti |
| Production | 2001–present |
| Assembly | Mizushima Plant, Kurashiki, Okayama |
| Predecessor | Mitsubishi Toppo BJ |
| Class | Kei car |
| Body style(s) | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front engine, FWD or 4WD |
| Engine(s) | 657 cc I3 657 cc I3 turbo |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2340 mm (92.1 in) |
| Length | 3395 mm (133.7 in) |
| Width | 1475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Height | 1550 mm (61 in) |
| Curb weight | 790–900 kg (1742–1984 lb) |
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] It was available either as an eK Wagon (introduced October 2001), eK Sport (September 2002), eK Classy (May 2003) or eK Active (May 2004). The range was given a styling revision and re-released on September 13, 2006, priced from ¥913,500 to ¥1,484,700.[2]
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] Since 2005, Nissan Motors has received 36,000 eK wagons annually from Mitsubishi, to be sold within the domestic market as the Nissan Otti.[7]
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[edit] Technical details
- Engine
- Suspension
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- Front: MacPherson struts
- Rear: 3-link torque arm type
- Tyres
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- 155/65R13 (Wagon)
- 165/55R14 (Sport)
- Turning circle: 4.4 m
- Seats: 4
[edit] Annual production and sales
Production figures include OEM units manufactured on behalf of Nissan. 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 |
(source: Fact & Figures 2005, Mitsubishi Motors website)
[edit] References
- ^ "Mitsubishi Motors proudly introduces the next standard in mini-cars, the semi-tall "eK-WAGON"", Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 11, 2001
- ^ a b "Mitsubishi Motors launches new eK Wagon & eK Sport", Mitsubishi Motors press release, September 13, 2006
- ^ "Mitsubishi Motors has Received the Good Design Award", 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", Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 16, 2001
- ^ "eK-WAGON orders top 20,000", Mitsubishi Motors press release, August 8, 2006
- ^ "First drives - Mitsubishi eK Sport", Auto Express
- ^ "Nissan To Get New eK WAGON Supply from Mitsubishi", Mitsuishi Motors press release, October 31, 2001
[edit] External links
- Mitsubishi eK series, Mitsubishi Motors website
