Nissan Roox (BB5/6) and Mitsubishi eK Space/Delica Mini (BA1~6)

The tall kei minivans from the NMKV joint venture, the Mitsubishi eK Space, the Mitsubishi Delica Mini, and the Nissan Roox, have gained their full model changes. Let's find out how much these kei minivans have changed.

2026 Mitsubishi eK Space

2026 Mitsubishi Delica Mini

2026 Nissan Roox

The all-new Mitsubishi eK Space starts at 1,749,000 Yen, while the Delica Mini starts at 1,964,000 Yen, and the all-new Nissan Roox starts at 1,672,000 Yen, excluding additional costs. These new-generation NMKV kei minivans have been redesigned with new and exciting ways to please their drivers while maintaining their boxy characteristics that made them special.

2026 Mitsubshi eK Wagon

2026 Nissan Roox

2026 Mitsubishi Delica Mini

For starters, the exterior design retains its boxy attributes from the previous models, but how their designs differentiate between them holds a different story. In the eK Space and the base Roox variant, it's like a mashup between the Serena's back and the front of a certain Chinese EV city car I can't mention due to search query reasons. The Roox Highway Star, meanwhile, is like a mini-me Elgrand. As for the Delica Mini, the derpiest of the three, the iconic Delica Mini design from its predecessor remains. Even with the all-new look, it's still the Delica Mini that every Japanese family loved.

2026 Nissan Roox interior

2026 Mitsubishi eK Space interior

2026 Mitsubishi Delica Mini interior

The interior of these new models is spacious, maintaining the roomy feel typical of kei minivans. The driver's view highlights a modern layout featuring a Google-powered panoramic widescreen, which has become a standard in today's vehicles. However, there are no physical buttons or knobs for adjusting the volume or changing the radio station, which may be disappointing for some. The air conditioning controls are touch panels, but the gear lever is still present. Notably, the Delica Mini includes a unique dial for selecting driving modes, allowing drivers to switch between tarmac, gravel, and snow settings.

2026 Nissan Roox

2026 Mitsubishi eK Space

2026 Mitsubishi Delica Mini

These kei minivans are powered by the same 660cc BR06 three-cylinder DOHC 12-valve engine mated to a CVT gearbox. Thanks to some slight improvements, the fuel economy is up to 21kmpl for 2WD variants and up to 18.8kmpl for 4WD variants based on WLTC Mode standards. Turbocharging is reserved for the Roox Highway Star and the Delica Mini. 

Most variants have Rack & Pinion Power Steering, front MacPherson struts, front ventilated disc brakes, and rear reading/trailing drum brakes. FF variants have rear torsion beam suspension, while 4WD variants have torque arm three-link suspension.

The eK Space, Delica Mini, and the Roox come with a wide variety of safety features from the 3D Multi-Around Monitor, e-Assist, and MI-PILOT, granting them a "Safety Support Car S Wide" credential.

With these new forms, the all-new Mitsubishi eK Space, Delica Mini, and the Nissan Roox are ready to tackle the new normal with their familiar shapes, new interiors, improved fuel efficiency, and tech. Kei car fanatics, rejoice.

Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Let's Do The News! (October 31, 2025)

                 

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos orders heightened readiness for Undas 2025.

- Prince Andrew loses his "prince" title and will move out of the Royal Lodge.

- U.S. President Donald Trump has departed from the APEC Summit, where Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a speech pledging to protect free trade, accompanied by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Trump concluded his visit to Asia by securing new trade agreements with China, Japan, and South Korea.

- Enzo Fittipaldi moves to Indy NXT.

- Al Speyer, responsible for bringing Firestone back to open-wheel racing, passed away.

- TOEI has denied reports that the Super Sentai franchise will end after No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger.

- Sooyoung confirmed to host the 2025 ASEAN-Korea Music Concert in Vietnam.

- The agency of Jang Dong Ju confirms his safety following concerns about his whereabouts.

- The WNBA and its players agreed to a 30-day extension of the current collective bargaining agreement through November 30th, according to reports.

- Eman Bacosa, the song of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, secured a victory at Thrilla in Manila 2.

- Actor Sam Milby was diagnosed with latent autoimmune diabetes.

- Mario Bucaro is named as the new CEO of Miss Universe Organization.

TTFN.

Driving Music Vol. 131

Thought you forgot about this segment? My Driving Music segment is back in time for a long weekend because tomorrow is Halloween. The next day, Undas. What a weekend touring to the nearest memorial to pay respect to your departed loved ones, am I right? With heavy traffic mostly expected, it's time to jot down the latest batch of Driving Music to listen to while getting stuck in an Undas-related traffic jam.

1) Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O' Sullivan - from the Mitsubishi Motors GDi commercial

2) The Motion of Stars by Vangelis - from the Kia Capital commercial

3) Walking in the Air by Nightwish - from the Kia Retona Cruiser commercial

4) Chariots of Fire by Vangelis - from a certain Hyundai commercial

5) Thunderbirds Theme - from the Toyota Tercel commercial

6) Here's to the Heroes by Mario Frangoulis - from the Ssangyong Rexton II commercial

7) Gaiete Pariesenne: Can Can - from the GM Korea Chevrolet Aveo

8) Fundamentum by Lesiem - from the Kia Optima commercial

9) Ameno by Era - from the Hyundai Trajet XG commercial

10) The John Dunbar Theme by John Barry & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - from the Hyundai New Grandeur commercial

Driving Music from Leopaul's Blog is the segment that solves every car enthusiast's question about the song's title in car commercials, with the risk of MATCHED THIRD PARTY CONTENT on their status. It's your jam. Drive to the Music You Love.

Let's Do The News! (October 30, 2025)

                

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos announced that a new Philippine embassy in Busan, South Korea, will open in 2026. He made his remark during his state visit to attend the APEC Summit.

- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has welcomed the signing of the law by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., permanently banning Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), according to Acting PNP Chief P/Lt.Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr., Republic Act No. 12312 or the Anti-POGO Act of 2025, is a major step towards permanently stopping this type of illegal activity.

- More than 1,500 police officers from the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) have been deployed to major roads, cemeteries, and crowded areas in the country as part of security and traffic management for the commemoration of Undas 2025.

- US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks during their South Korea visit for the APEC Summit as both countries edge closer to a new trade deal.

- UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits breaking housing rules by "mistake" after renting out home without a license.

- The US SNAP fundings will run out by the end of October as the government shutdown prolongs.

- Five new suspects were arrested over the Louvre jewelry theft.

- The Seat Ibiza and Arona received a minor change for the 2026 model year.

2026 Seat Arona and 2026 Seat Ibiza

- The Proton e.Mas 5 was unveiled.

- Nissan teased an AUTECH version of the next-generation Elgrand luxury minivan.

- Marco Andretti announced his retirement from motorsports.

- The FIA has confirmed nine teams in compliance with the F1 cost cap.

- The Hello Kitty movie will hit theaters this Summer 2028.

- Atlanta's MomoCon 2026 will have America's first-ever Wonder Festival.

- Court rules NJZ's contracts with ADOR to be valid, and members will appeal to the decision.

- NCT's Doyoung and Jungwoo announce their military enlistment schedule.

- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry drew flak against LSU athletic director Scott Woodward over the football coach shake-up, saying he'll let President Donald Trump handle the rest before Woodward.

TTFN.

Ikizulive! 1st Solo Single Series

With Love Live, fans are becoming familiar with the Ikizulive girls from "IKIZULIVE! LOVE LIVE! BLUEBIRD." Here comes the next step to familiarize the members with the Ikizulive! 1st Solo Single Series.

The Ikizulive! 1st Solo Single Series is a range of solo singles with each member performing two songs and the solo version of "What is my Life?"

Polka Takahashi (CV: Honon Ayasaki) performs the songs "浅草Guilty Girlの歌" and "オドルポルカ".

Mai Azabu (CV: Rina Endo) performs the songs "Public Style" and "ひっさつマイマイモード".

Akira Goto (CV: Seri Miyano) performs the songs "いつか碧" and "ジェットスターター".

Hanabi Komagata (CV: Kokoro Fujino) performs the songs "HIBANA―火花―" and "First Ride".

Miracle Kanazawa (CV: Aiha Sakano) performs the songs "HomeRun Queen!!" and "マジカル♡レシピ・シルブプレ！"

Noriko Chofu (CV: Ria Seko) performs the songs "恋のワンタイムパスワード" and "センチメートル・ランデヴー".

Yukuri Harumiya (CV: Yuki Okumura) performs the songs "Pray for love" and "二人はいつでもHappy End".

Aurora Konohana (CV: Akane Amasawa) performs the songs "キミは夜のポラリス" and "クラリトブライト".

Midori Yamada (CV: Honoka Kotomori) performs the songs "Little Green委員会" and "LOVE♡YOU♡Save the EARTH!!"

Shion Sasaki (CV: Aoi Suzunose) performs the songs "イキタクナイevery day" and "Trick or Toxic".

Which one is your favorite? Anyway, be sure to collect or stream the Ikizulive! 1st Solo Single Series at your most comfortable time. Either way, as Love Livers, there's no other choice.

Let's Do The News! (October 29, 2025)

               

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Three of Zaldy Co's air assets have fled to other countries.

- The situation in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, is slowly returning to normal, according to the Philippine Army.

- The COMELEC has suspended voter registration activities from October 30 to November 2, 2025, in observance of Undas.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is leaving it up to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to decide whether or not to livestream its hearings. According to the President, livestreaming of their investigations will not affect the credibility of the ICI, but it is the commission's duty to set clear policies before implementing it.

- Anti-corruption groups have prepared the November 30th National Day of Protest.

- Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III stressed the importance of following the law amid the investigation into anomalous flood control projects.

- World leaders have gathered in Seoul for the APEC Summit. Leaders include U.S. President Donald Trump, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and others.

- Hurricane Melissa brought catastrophic winds and flooding to Jamaica. It's now heading towards Cuba and the Bahamas.

- Amazon laid off overall corporate workforce by at least 14,000 jobs.

- Honda unveiled the Super One and 0 Alpha prototypes as well as the CR-V e:HEV at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show.

- Toyota showcases the Corolla Concept, the Hiace Concept, and the Century Coupe Concept at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Lexus, meanwhile, showcased the LS Concept, the LS Coupe Concept, the Sport Concept, and the LS Micro Concept at the same venue. Daihatsu showcased the Midget-X Concept, K-OPEN Concept, and the K-VISION Concept.

- Mitsubishi unveiled the Elevance Concept and the facelifted Delica D:5 at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show.

- Mazda unveiled the third-generation CX-5, the rotary-powered Vision X-Coupe Concept, and the Vision X-Compact Concept at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show.

- The fourth-generation Nissan Elgrand made its world premiere at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show.

- Subaru showcased the Trailseeker, the Forester Wilderness, the STi Performance-B Concept, and the STi Performance-E Concept at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show.

- Starting April 2026, the TV anime One Piece will run 26 episodes per year. Meanwhile, the live-action Netflix series will return in March 2026 for Season 2.

- The second Osomatsu-san live-action movie's release got delayed following Jyushimatsu actor Keita Richard Kusama's arrest.

- Red Velvet member Wendy cancels the Atlanta leg of their W:EALIVE world tour.

- BBC confirms that Doctor Who will return on Christmas 2026. A cartoon series is in the works.

TTFN

Honda N ONE e:

The Honda N ONE e: is the company's second kei EV since the N VAN e:, and it can be yours with an MSRP of 2,699,400 Yen plus additional costs. Let's get to know more about this latest Honda EV kei car on the block.

2026 Honda N ONE e:

2026 Honda N ONE e: interior

The first-ever Honda N ONE e: shares a resemblance with the current-generation petrol-powered N ONE, but there are significant differences. It features a distinctive front design that includes charging ports, along with an interior layout that is completely different from its gasoline counterpart. 

The design is surprisingly charming for a kei car, and Honda has embraced sustainability by using recycled materials in its construction. For instance, discarded Honda bumpers are collected, cleaned, and crushed to create the vehicle's front end. This innovative design not only sets the N ONE e: apart but also reflects Honda's history, creating a lasting connection to the brand. 

The instrument panel is crafted from DURABIO, a bio-based resin known for its soft luster and color. This material also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the insulators are made from old Honda work clothes.

Asked about its EV powertrain, the N ONE e: runs on a 64PS MCF7 front electric motor connected to a 29.6kWh lithium battery, giving a driving range of a modest 295km by WLTC standards. As a city car that weighs a ton, it works rather well thanks to its Rack & Pinion power steering, front MacPherson struts, rear axle, front ventilated discs, and rear leading/trailing brakes.

The N ONE e: is loaded with Honda SENSING safety tech, post-collision braking system, emergency stop signal, hill start assist, agile handling assist, and others.

Another kei car with a so-so value for money, the N ONE e: may not be the ideal replacement for the cult classic Honda e, but common sense managed to find its way to this electric kei car for the masses. Whether you're a city mouse or a country mouse, consider this your travel buddy.

Available Colors: Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Cheerful Green, Fjord Mist Pearl, and Seavet Blue Pearl.

Photo: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.