Mitsubishi eK Specs, Range, Battery, Dimensions & Features

Mitsubishi eK
Mitsubishi eK Wagon
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors (2001–2013) NMKV (2013–present)
Also called	Nissan Otti (2005–2013) Nissan Dayz (2013–present)
Production	October 2001 – present
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
Related	Mitsubishi eK Space Nissan Sakura
Chronology
Predecessor	Mitsubishi Minica Mitsubishi i

The Mitsubishi eK (Japanese: 三菱・イーケイ, Hepburn: Mitsubishi Ē Kei) is a kei car series from Mitsubishi Motors and Nissan, based on the long-running Minica, and first introduced on 11 October 2001. The “eK” name is an abbreviation for “excellent keijidōsha” (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]”.

Since 8 June 2005, Nissan received 36,000 eK Wagons annually from Mitsubishi, to be sold within the domestic market as the Nissan Otti. The Otti was replaced by the Nissan Dayz on 6 June 2013, although the Otti was still sold alongside the Dayz until being discontinued on 28 June 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.

First generation
Mitsubishi eK Wagon (pre-facelift)
Overview
Model code	H81 H91 NA0 (Otti)
Also called	Nissan Otti (2005–2006)
Production	October 2001 – September 2006
Powertrain
Engine	658 cc 3G83 I3 658 cc 3G83T turbo I3
Transmission	5-speed manual 3/4-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)

In its first generation, it was available either as an eK Wagon (introduced on 11 October 2001), eK Sport (introduced on 2 September 2002), eK Classy (introduced on 26 May 2003) or eK Active (introduced on 25 May 2004).

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 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 the Good Design Award by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2001. 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. It was Mitsubishi’s highest volume model in the Japanese domestic market, and total sales to 2005 are approximately 480,000. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza.

The crossover eK Active model was introduced in 25 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. 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. A facelifted eK Wagon was introduced on 20 December 2004; the eK Active was not changed apart from receiving redesigned hubcaps. On 20 December 2005, the eK Classy was discontinued

Second generation
Mitsubishi eK Wagon (pre-facelift)
Overview
Model code	H82 H92 NA1
Also called	Nissan Otti
Production	September 2006 – February 2013 (eK series) October 2006 – June 2013 (Otti)
Body and chassis
Related	Mitsubishi Toppo (H82A)
Powertrain
Engine	658 cc 3G83 I3 (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual 3/4-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)

The second generation eK Wagon and eK Sport were released on 13 September 2006. The eK Active was discontinued at the time of the second generation’s launch. A facelifted eK Wagon and eK Sport were released on 21 August 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

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  Mitsubishi eK Wagon (pre-facelift)
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  Mitsubishi eK Sport (pre-facelift)
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  Mitsubishi eK Wagon (facelift)
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  Mitsubishi eK Sport (facelift)

Nissan Otti

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  Nissan Otti
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  Nissan Otti
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  Nissan Otti RX/RZ
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  Nissan Otti interior

Third generation
Overview
Model code	B11 B21 AA0
Also called	Nissan Dayz
Production	June 2013 – March 2019
Body and chassis
Related	Mitsubishi eK Space (first generation)
Powertrain
Engine	658 cc 3B20 I3 658 cc 3B20T turbo I3
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 the eK Custom, were released on June 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.

The eK received a facelift in October 2015.

The Active Gear grade was released in December 2017. This is the fourth model in the Active Gear series, following the Delica, Outlander, and RVR, is based on the turbo charged “T Safety Package.” The exterior features an orange accent line on the front grille, orange -coloured door mirrors, and black 15-inch alloy wheels.

Fourth generation
Overview
Model code	B33 B34 B35 B36 B37 B38 B40 B5A
Also called	Nissan Dayz
Production	March 2019 – present
Body and chassis
Related	Nissan Sakura Mitsubishi eK Space (second generation)
Powertrain
Engine	659 cc BR06D I3 (petrol) 659 cc BR06DET I3-T (petrol)
Electric motor	SM21 (MHEV; eK X/Dayz Highway Star) MM48 (eK X EV)
Power output	38–47 kW (52–64 PS) (ICE models) 47 kW (64 PS) (eK X EV)
Transmission	CVT
Battery	20 kWh lithium-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)
Curb weight	830–940 kg (1,830–2,072 lb) (ICE models) 1,070–1,080 kg (2,359–2,381 lb) (eK X EV)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mitsubishi Pajero Mini (eK X, indirect) Mitsubishi i-MiEV (eK X EV)

The fourth generation eK Wagon was unveiled on 14 March 2019, and released on 28 March 2019. Both eK and badged-engineered Dayz models are powered by BR06 I3 from most of Mitsubishi/Nissan’s kei car range and produces 52 PS (38 kW; 51 bhp) and BR06 turbo produces 64 PS (47 kW), and maximun torque at 58 N⋅m (43 lb⋅ft). Booth models are only available in CVT transmission.

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

• Official website (global)
• Official website (ek Wagon)
• Official website (ek X)
• Official website (Dayz)