Nissan and Mitsubishi have launched their first all-electric production passenger kei cars in Japan as part of a joint project.
Badged Nissan Sakura and Mitsubishi eK X EV, the two minicars were co-developed by the two automakers and are built at Mitsubishi's Mizushima Plant in western Japan by the NKMV kei car joint venture. Previewed by the IMk Concept at the 2019 Tokyo Auto Show, the Nissan Sakura shares design cues from the Ariya electric SUV, including the closed-off grille with a shield look for a high-tech feel.
The Mitsubishi eK X EV has been previewed earlier this year by the K-EV Concept X-Style and looks pretty much identical, with highlights including the rugged X-shaped front end look and prominent side fascia lighting that reminds of the redesigned Mitsubishi Outlander SUV.
