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Takahiko Koyama

Takahiko Koyama

DaihatsuDesign lead

Designed the second-generation Tanto, carrying on its predecessor's DNA in Daihatsu's way of valuing each model's individuality

Timeline

  1. 2007
    Tanto 2nd generation
    Tanto 2nd generation

    2007–2013Design lead

    Worked with

    No shared face

    The second-generation Tanto was designed to carry on its predecessor's DNA. Koyama says, "At Daihatsu, we value the variety we give each model." Daihatsu's models are mainly kei cars with size constraints, so it cannot use the approach of European cars, which share the same face and differ only in size. Because kei cars are used as tools, he believed there is a shape suited to that.

    DaihatsuManager, Development Group, Design Department 2

Profile

Section manager of the development group in the Second Design Department of Daihatsu Motor. He was responsible for the design of the second-generation Tanto.

Translated from Japanese sources.

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