Mitsubishi eK

Mitsubishi eK

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". 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.

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 is Mitsubishi's highest volume model in the Japanese domestic market,and total sales to 2005 are approximately 480,000.Since 2005, Nissan Motors has received 36,000 eK wagons annually from Mitsubishi, to be sold within the domestic market as the Nissan Otti.