The novel white Center Panel in the middle of the dashboard symbolizes the design's functional beauty and modern qualities. eK Wagon uses convenient and roomy bench seats front and rear, covered in a beige fabric interwoven with bluish-grey accents.

 * 3-speed A/T M and G trim levels are available as a factory-fitted option with eK Sport's black interior trim (hybrid instrumentation excluded).
 

[ eK Sport ]

The black monotone interior color scheme that extends to the dashboard and seats is counterpointed by the functional Dark Grey Metallic used for the center panel to create a purposeful and taut atmosphere. Elements contributing to the sporty mood of the interior include the Hybrid Meter instrumentation, with digital speedometer and analogue tachometer, and the leather-wrap steering wheel.

Recaro bucket-type seats with armrest that provide excellent hold and location when driving near the limit are available as a factory-fitted option.



3) Comfortable and pleasant interior environment

- The air conditioner is fitted with a deodorizing Clean Air Filter incorporating odor-remover. This works with the deodorizing head lining standard on all models to reduce VOC levels and to remove and cut cigarette and other everyday smells, creating an interior environment that is as pleasantly clean as it is comfortable.

- Following the i, the new eK becomes the second Mitsubishi Motors model to use seat fabric certified under the Oeko-Tex Standard 100, an international standard that screens and tests for harmful substances in processed textiles. The fabric inhibits the action of allergens and so is kinder to the skin.

- The new eK uses solar control glass in the front door windows, which expose occupants to more sunburn and sizzling heat than any other glass area, as well as in the windshield. The solar control glass and the privacy glass used in the rear door, quarter light and tailgate glazing cut transmission of ultra-violet and infra-red radiation, making for a more comfortable and cooler interior.



4) Better utility and usability (equipment and convenience amenities)

- eK is the first Mitsubishi Motors minicar to use an in-dash gear selector which marries the easy operability and better visibility of a floor-mounted shift with the comfort-enhancing qualities of the column shift that works well with the bench seat to allow front/rear walk-thro's on both sides. The in-dash gear selector has a natural feel to it, moving on a straight forward-back plane at an angle very similar to a floor shift.

- The new eK retains the Center Meter instrument panel. Viewability has been improved by offsetting it toward the driver just enough to keep it from being hidden by the steering wheel.

- With families with small children in mind, the MS and GS Power Sliding Door models use a new stain-free water-repellent seat fabric.

- Cup holders are provided for all seats. Driver and front passenger get see-through colored cup holders that use a three-step adjustable pincer action. The rear cup holders are built into the armrest. (The nearside rear Power Sliding Door has no cup holder).

- Front compartment storage has been upgraded for the new eK. The driver dash upper box provides three times more volume and the front passenger glove compartment approximately twice that of the first eK. The under trays on both sides of the dashboard and toll ticket holder offer better usability.

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