[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mitsubishi-super-height-k-wagon\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mitsubishi-super-height-k-wagon\/","headline":"Mitsubishi Super Height K-Wagon","name":"Mitsubishi Super Height K-Wagon","description":"Mitsubishi Super Height K-Wagon Pushes Japan\u2019s Kei Car Boundaries My old boss at Nissan spent years trying to avoid his friends finding out that Nissan once produced a car called the Cedric. He was then equally mortified by the S-Cargo, designed to look \u2013 and sound (check out that name pun) \u2013 like a snail. Yet the quirky designs that periodically materialise from Japan sometimes produce something that resonates and may be seen as ahead of its time \u2013 like […]","datePublished":"2019-11-06","dateModified":"2019-11-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mitsubishi-Super-Height-K-Wagon-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mitsubishi-Super-Height-K-Wagon-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mitsubishi-super-height-k-wagon\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","Mitsubishi"],"wordCount":521,"keywords":["K-Wagon","mitsubishi","Mitsubishi Super Height K-Wagon"],"articleBody":"Mitsubishi Super Height K-Wagon Pushes Japan\u2019s Kei Car BoundariesMy old boss at Nissan spent years trying to avoid his friends finding out that Nissan once produced a car called the Cedric. He was then equally mortified by the S-Cargo, designed to look \u2013 and sound (check out that name pun) \u2013 like a snail. Yet the quirky designs that periodically materialise from Japan sometimes produce something that resonates and may be seen as ahead of its time \u2013 like the Nissan Figaro for example; a precursor to today\u2019s city car.When you realise that the Japanese have a category of their own for very small vehicles, the \u2018kei car\u2019 category, you begin to understand why Japan seems to produce such vehicles so much more than other nations. The kei car has been a Japanese vehicle category since 1949, regulating the design and safety of the smallest road-legal vehicles for Japanese roads.Japan\u2019s best selling kei car is the Suzuki Wagon R, which has sold more than 3 million since 2003. So it may be no surprise that the new Mitsubishi Super Height K-Wagon concept bares a bit of a resemblance to this proven winner.Such vehicles are the antithesis of the powerful Japanese sports car, favouring practicality over speed and generally having engines as small as their proportions. The Mitsubishi K-Wagon is no different, with a tiny 660cc petrol power plant connected to a CVT gearbox.The Mitsubishi Super Height K-Wagon was revealed recently at the Tokyo Motor Show, with the initial surprise being that while tiny, the K-Wagon is quite a tall, spacious vehicle. This Suzuki-like upright boxy SUV design would initially appear to go against the wind tunnel generated modern designs that we have become accustomed to seeing \u2013 designs meant to cut through the air and thus improve fuel economy. When you have a 660cc engine such design tends to go out of the window. Far more important is to eke out as much usable space as you can from the tiny footprint; it\u2019s almost as if the designer of the classic London red bus has got his hands on a smaller project for Japan\u2019s inner-city congested roads. Because of this upright design, there appears to be plenty of room in the rear. The rear seats are certainly not the \u2018+2\u2019 that might in the past have tried to convince you, as you parted with your cash, that your sleek sports car was also a family car. In fact, Mitsubishi claims that the K-Wagon has not only the largest rear door in its class but also the largest rear legroom.The inside feel is of premium on a budget, with very pleasant looking faux leather and diamond-quilted seating. Mitsubishi e-Assist keeps things safe along with automatic emergency braking, and MI-PILOT technology makes sure you stay in your lane.Of course, if you prefer yourtiny kei car to offer a bit more grunt, you could always opt for tracking downa Daihatsu Copen. Originally with a 660cc engine (turbo-charged) but laterupgraded to a 1.3 litre for the European market where the kei car is not arecognised category as such."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Mitsubishi Super Height K-Wagon","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mitsubishi-super-height-k-wagon\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]