ENGLISH
|
JAPANESE
|
CONNECT WITH US:
Home
About
Contact
Log in
Home
Press release
Dec 07, 2020 18:57 JST
Source:
Mitsubishi Motors
Super Height Kei Wagons eK X space and eK space Win "K Car of the Year" at the 2020-2021 Car of the Year Japan
TOKYO, Dec 07, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) today announced that the super height kei wagons eK X space (pronounced eK "cross" space) and eK space won the K Car of the Year(1), a new category of the 2020-2021 Car of the Year Japan(2) awarded to overall excellent kei car.
The eK X space and eK space were recognized for the highly stable, easy-to-drive road performance, while also offering the practicality of a super height wagon. The quality of the interior and seat comfort were highly evaluated, and the MI-PILOT advanced driver assistance system with the same performance level as larger, non-kei vehicles was also well received by the judges.
Last year, MITSUBISHI MOTORS won the Car of the Year in the Small Mobility category(3) with the eK X and eK Wagon. This marks the second consecutive year that the eK series has won the award in the kei/small category.
The eK X space with SUV flavor and the stylish, approachable eK space offer spacious, comfortable and user-friendly cabin space with class-topping slide space at the rear seats(4) and hands-free automatic sliding doors that can be opened and shut with an easy kicking motion.
They also come equipped with MI-PILOT single-lane driver assistance technology for highways which reduces the burden on the driver, and active safety technologies which make everyone in the car feel safer and more secure. Developed to embody Mitsubishi-ness, these super height kei wagons are garnering positive reviews.
The eK series will soon celebrate its 20th anniversary since the initial launch. Starting with the first generation eK Wagon that debuted in 2001, MITSUBISHI MOTORS has pursued quality kei cars that meet the needs of times and win enduring affection of many customers. The eK series has sold a total of over 1.1 million units as of the end of November 2020.
(1) Also awarded to the Nissan Roox
(2) Held by the Car of the Year Japan Executive Committee
(3) Also awarded to the Nissan Dayz
(4) Models in the super height kei wagon class (overall height above 1,700 mm) with engines placed in the hood were compared by in-house research in February 2020.
About the Car of the Year (COTY) Japan 2020-2021
The awards of the 41st Car of the Year Japan were given to models launched in the Japanese market from November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2020. This year, the Ten Best Cars were selected on November 4, and after the Ten Best Test Drive on November 25, COTY members voted for each award, and the results were announced on December 7. In addition to the 2020-2021 Car of the Year, winners were also selected for Import Car of the Year, Design Car of the Year (car with outstanding interior and exterior design), Technology Car of the Year (car with innovative technologies for eco-friendliness, safety, etc.), Performance Car of the Year (car with emotionally inspiring driving feel), and K Car of the Year (overall excellent kei car).
Source: Mitsubishi Motors
Sectors: Automotive
Copyright ©2021 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network.
Latest Release
NEC Joins the CONNECT Landmark Public-private Initiative for Precision Cancer Medicine
Mar 08, 2021 14:28 JST
Hitachi Joins 'The Valuable 500', an International Initiative to Promote Disability Inclusion
Mar 08, 2021 12:28 JST
Eisai to Present Latest Data on Pipeline Assets in the Area of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia at the 15th International Conference on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease
Mar 05, 2021 17:51 JST
MHI Group Presents "Best Innovation 2020" Awards for Activities that Contribute to Reducing Environmental Loads
Mar 05, 2021 09:30 JST
Billboard Hot 100 #1 Hit of the Year Band Member Partners with UREEQA
Mar 04, 2021 19:50 JST
Honda to Begin Sales of Legend with New Honda SENSING Elite
Mar 04, 2021 16:29 JST
Eisai to Support Construction of Screening Framework for the Novel Coronavirus Infection in Kenya
Mar 04, 2021 09:12 JST
Chiseikan Dojo in Kyoto Grand Opening Event: "When in danger, how can you best protect yourself?"
Mar 04, 2021 07:00 JST
Hitachi Developed the Hitachi Electronic Signature Service, to Eliminate Personal Seals with High Authenticity of Information by Blockchain Technology
Mar 03, 2021 11:48 JST
DENSO, KDDI Research 5G's use in Automated Driving to Achieve Safe and Secure Mobility
Mar 03, 2021 11:16 JST
Toyota Plans to Issue 'Woven Planet Bonds'
Mar 02, 2021 15:34 JST
Lockheed Martin and NEC Put AI to Work on Programs like NASA's Artemis Mission
Mar 02, 2021 14:03 JST
New Drug Approval for in-House Developed Anti-Insomnia Drug Dayvigo (Lemborexant) in Hong Kong
Mar 02, 2021 09:06 JST
Mitsubishi Power Commences Development of World's First Ammonia-fired 40MW Class Gas Turbine System
Mar 01, 2021 18:46 JST
MHI Machine Tool Develops Gear Shaping Machine for High-Precision Small-Module Gears Used in Robots
Mar 01, 2021 18:36 JST
Flying Finn Rovanpera Claims the Championship Lead in the Toyota Yaris WRC
Mar 01, 2021 10:46 JST
BYD to Help Kyoto Reach Japan's 2050 Carbon Neutral Goal
Feb 26, 2021 11:20 JST
Fujitsu and University of Toronto Researchers Develop Quantum-Inspired Technology to Optimize Radiation Treatment Plans for Brain Tumors and Other Diseases
Feb 26, 2021 10:59 JST
DENSO and Yamato Transport Develop D-mobico, Compact Mobile Refrigerator
Feb 25, 2021 19:28 JST
Mazda Production and Sales Results for January 2021
Feb 25, 2021 17:33 JST
More Latest Release >>
Related Release
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Started Operation of a Rooftop Solar Power System at Its Laemchabang Factory in Thailand
February 19 2021 16:05 JST
OUTLANDER PHEV Became Europe's Best-selling Plug-in Hybrid SUV in 2020
February 18 2021 15:47 JST
MITSUBISHI MOTORS: World Premiere of the All-New OUTLANDER
February 17 2021 08:17 JST
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Launches the Refreshed PAJERO SPORT in Indonesia
February 17 2021 08:00 JST
All-New MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Is Ready to Ship to North America
February 09 2021 09:01 JST
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Unveils Testing Footage of the All-New OUTLANDER
January 26 2021 09:03 JST
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Starts First Overseas Production of OUTLANDER PHEV in Thailand
December 23 2020 08:01 JST
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Provides First Tease of All-new OUTLANDER - Global Reveal of Vehicle to Follow in February 2021
December 11 2020 08:04 JST
ECLIPSE CROSS PHEV and Gasoline Options Now Available In Japan
December 04 2020 18:14 JST
MITSUBISHI MOTORS' OUTLANDER PHEV Debuts in Thailand to Offer a New Environmentally-Friendly Option
December 02 2020 08:26 JST
More Press release >>