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Yoshiki Konishi

Yoshiki Konishi

ToyotaDevelopment lead

Chief engineer who launched the 12th-generation Corolla with the hatchback first, looking to the Corolla's next 50 years

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  1. 1991

    Joined

  2. 2016

    Chief Engineer

  3. 2019
    Corolla 12th generation
    Corolla 12th generation

    2019–presentDevelopment lead

    Worked with

    The hatchback first, toward the next 50 years

    The Corolla marked its 50th anniversary, and the 12th generation was its launch toward the next 50 years. Konishi wanted to add an emotional, thrilling element, and to appeal to younger generations too, he released the sporty, easy-to-handle hatchback first.

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Yoshiki Konishi

Yoshiki Konishi

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    Chief engineer of the twelfth-generation Corolla (Corolla Sport). He was appointed Corolla CE and then took up the post.

    Translated from Japanese sources.

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