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Moritaka Yoshida

Moritaka Yoshida

ToyotaDevelopment lead

Timeline

  1. 1980

    Joined

    Toyota

  2. 2006
    LS 4th generation
    LS 4th generation

    2006–2017Development leadfrom Sep. 2006 until Oct. 2012

    Worked with

    Renewing every component of the flagship of a widening Lexus range

    Development of the fourth generation began under chief engineer Moritaka Yoshida as Lexus was shifting to a strategy of widening its range and launching new models for markets around the world. The exterior adopted the new design philosophy "L-finesse", and every component that shapes the basic performance was newly developed, including the engine, the 8-speed automatic, the platform and the front and rear multi-link suspension. In Japan, from this generation on, it was sold under the Lexus LS name in place of the Celsior.

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    Moritaka Yoshida

    Moritaka Yoshida

    Profile

    From Aichi Prefecture. Toyota engineer and executive. After designing the suspension and steering for cars such as the first-generation Lexus LS, he became chief planner of the Lexus LS as a chief engineer at the Lexus Center. Later vice president of Toyota and president of Aisin.

    Translated from Japanese sources.

    Toyota engineers

    All Toyota engineers