Mitsubishi eK

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Since June 8, 2005, Nissan received 36,000 eK Wagons annually from Mitsubishi, to be sold within the domestic market as the Nissan Otti.[2] The Otti was replaced by the Nissan 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 rear sliding doors called the eK Space appeared in 2014. It, too has a Nissan version, called the Nissan Dayz Roox from 2014 to 2020 and as the Nissan Roox from 2020.

In April 2016, Mitsubishi admitted that its employees had falsified fuel efficiency data for the eK Wagon, eK Space, Nissan Dayz and Nissan Dayz Roox.[3] The resultant scandal culminated in Nissan acquiring a controlling interest in Mitsubishi the following month.[4]

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Mitsubishi eK logo (2013–2020)

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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). 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 the 3G83, naturally aspirated three-cylinder engine with Template:Cvt; other models later added the option of a turbocharged version with Template:Cvt. 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 the Good Design Award by the Japanese Ministry 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 the Japanese domestic market,[8] and total sales to 2005 are approximately 480,000.[9] In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car 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 Template:Cvt while the front seats sat Template:Cvt 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 by Olivier 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.

Mitsubishi eK
Nissan Otti

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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 a sliding 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 the Mitsubishi eK Space.

Mitsubishi eK
Nissan Otti

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The third generation eK Wagon and its new sportier variant, called the eK 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 the Nissan Dayz, while the eK Custom was sold as the Nissan Dayz Highway Star.

Mitsubishi eK
Nissan Dayz

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The fourth generation eK Wagon and its crossover SUV-styled variant, called the eK X (pronounced "eK Cross"), were unveiled on March 14, 2019, and released on March 28, 2019.

The battery electric version called the eK X EV was introduced on May 20, 2022, along with its Nissan-badged equivalent called the Nissan Sakura, which received different exterior and interior styling compared to the Dayz.[12][13][14]

Mitsubishi eK
Nissan Dayz

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

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(sources: Facts & Figures 2005, Facts & Figures 2009, Mitsubishi Motors website)

Sales

Year Japan[15][16]
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 89,371Template:Efn
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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References

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  1. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ "Nissan To Get New eK WAGON Supply from Mitsubishi" Template:Webarchive, Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 31, 2001
  3. ↑ "Mitsubishi Motors admits employees falsified fuel-efficiency data", Japan Times, Apr. 20, 2016
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  5. ↑ "Mitsubishi Motors has Received the Good Design Award" Template:Webarchive, Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 11, 2001
  6. ↑ "Brand-new eK-WAGON order top 13,000 in first 4 days after launch Way over 10,000 monthly target" Template:Webarchive, Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 16, 2001
  7. ↑ "eK-WAGON orders top 20,000" Template:Webarchive, Mitsubishi Motors press release, August 8, 2006
  8. ↑ "First drives - Mitsubishi eK Sport" Template:Webarchive, Auto Express
  9. ↑ a b "Mitsubishi Motors launches new eK Wagon & eK Sport" Template:Webarchive, Mitsubishi Motors press release, September 13, 2006
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External links

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