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As opposed to the United States and the European Union, the Mitsubishi brand is riding high in Japan. The eK series of kei cars is popular in the Land of the Rising Sun, as is the Nissan Dayz in a badge-engineered version with different styling and a different price tag.
But Mitsubishi doesn’t plan to ride on the success of the eK alone, and this is where the Super Height K-Wagon Concept enters our story. Presented at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show with great pomp and circumstance, this fellow here previews a production model with wide-opening doors, lots of headroom, and Dynamic Shield styling cues up front.
The coated steel bar placed perpendicular to the horizontally-themed grille helps the Super Height K-Wagon stand out from the crowd, and if you take a look at the black plastic cladding on the wheel arches, Mitsubishi has also infused SUV styling to bring the point home.
Comfort is “at the top of its class,” maximizing rear-seat space and boasting the largest rear-door opening in the segment. Synthetic leather covered with diamond quilting levels up the cabin, and the dashboard boasts a floating-style touchscreen infotainment system.
The chicness is complemented by “a high-performance engine and CVT” for “brisk, stress-free road performance in low- and high-speed zones.” What Mitsubishi actually wants to say is MI-PILOT, a single-lane driver assistant developed for highway driving. The system also knows how to mitigate damage from a collision, and the collision prevention assistance ensures no pedal misapplication in the even of a worst-case scenario.
Mitsubishi says the e-Assist suite of safety technology is enough for the Super Height K-Wagon to qualify for the Support Car S Wide classification of the Japanese government. Think of it as the maximum ratings possible from the NHTSA and IIHS in the United States, and that’s saying something about how kei cars will evolve in the 2020s.
The Japanese automaker controlled by Nissan doesn’t mention a thing about the engine, but legislation for kei cars does restrict the displacement to 660 cubic centimeters or smaller. A lil’ turbo should help the boxy model zoom from a standstill better than natural aspiration, and knowing Mitsubishi, all-wheel drive may be offered as an optional extra.
The coated steel bar placed perpendicular to the horizontally-themed grille helps the Super Height K-Wagon stand out from the crowd, and if you take a look at the black plastic cladding on the wheel arches, Mitsubishi has also infused SUV styling to bring the point home.
Comfort is “at the top of its class,” maximizing rear-seat space and boasting the largest rear-door opening in the segment. Synthetic leather covered with diamond quilting levels up the cabin, and the dashboard boasts a floating-style touchscreen infotainment system.
The chicness is complemented by “a high-performance engine and CVT” for “brisk, stress-free road performance in low- and high-speed zones.” What Mitsubishi actually wants to say is MI-PILOT, a single-lane driver assistant developed for highway driving. The system also knows how to mitigate damage from a collision, and the collision prevention assistance ensures no pedal misapplication in the even of a worst-case scenario.
Mitsubishi says the e-Assist suite of safety technology is enough for the Super Height K-Wagon to qualify for the Support Car S Wide classification of the Japanese government. Think of it as the maximum ratings possible from the NHTSA and IIHS in the United States, and that’s saying something about how kei cars will evolve in the 2020s.
The Japanese automaker controlled by Nissan doesn’t mention a thing about the engine, but legislation for kei cars does restrict the displacement to 660 cubic centimeters or smaller. A lil’ turbo should help the boxy model zoom from a standstill better than natural aspiration, and knowing Mitsubishi, all-wheel drive may be offered as an optional extra.
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