Takeshi Hirano Appointed Deputy Managing Director at Isuzu Motors India

By Jony Shekhawat | Published Date : March 11, 2026

Leadership change at Isuzu Motors India as experienced executive Takeshi Hirano takes charge as Deputy Managing Director from March 2026.

Isuzu Motors India is making some changes in the people who are in charge of the India business. They have chosen Takeshi Hirano to be the Deputy Managing Director of Isuzu Motors India. This change will start happening from March 2026. Takeshi Hirano will take the place of Toru Kishimoto. Toru Kishimoto is going to do something at the main company in Japan. Isuzu Motors India says that this change in leaders is a normal part of how they plan and manage the business. Isuzu Motors India does this to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Long Experience With the Isuzu Brand

Table of Contents

1. Long Experience With the Isuzu Brand

2. Earlier Role in India

3. Operations and Manufacturing in India

4. Export Performance

5. Current Product Portfolio

6. Conclusion

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Takeshi Hirano has spent more than two decades working with the Isuzu brand across different international markets. His background mainly includes distribution strategy, marketing operations and market development.

Before returning to India, he was associated with Mitsubishi Corporation in Japan. There, he worked within the Isuzu business division and handled responsibilities related to the company’s overseas markets.

Because of his experience in multiple regions, Hirano is considered familiar with how the global business of Isuzu commercial vehicles operates.

Earlier Role in India

This will not be Hirano’s first stint in India. He had earlier worked with Isuzu Motors India as Vice President for Sales and Marketing. During that period, he played a key role in setting up the company’s early sales structure in the country. Industry observers say the groundwork done during that phase helped the brand slowly build recognition in the pickup and utility vehicle segment. His return comes at a time when the company is trying to expand further in the Indian market for Isuzu commercial vehicles.

Operations and Manufacturing in India

Isuzu Motors India runs its headquarters from Chennai. The company also operates a manufacturing facility at Sri City. The vehicles that are made at this plant are used in our country and also sent to other countries. The company has been slowly adding places where people can buy their vehicles and now they have around 100 places across the country where people can buy them. Isuzu trucks are still very important for the Isuzu brand in India especially when people need Isuzu commercial vehicles to carry things and transport them from one place to another. Isuzu commercial vehicles are really good, for this kind of work.

Export Performance

The company also has a strong focus on exports. According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, Isuzu Motors India was the largest exporter of commercial vehicles from the country in the financial year 2024–25. This has helped strengthen the company’s role as a production base for global supply.

Current Product Portfolio

In the Indian market, the company currently sells models such as the Isuzu D‑MAX, the Isuzu Hi‑Lander and the Isuzu mu‑X. Along with these passenger-oriented vehicles, the company also offers commercial versions of the D-MAX S-cab pickup. These are widely used by businesses involved in cargo movement and rural transport.

Conclusion

The company is making some changes in management. This is happening at a time when people in India are buying more pickup trucks and light cargo vehicles. Isuzu is getting Hirano back on the leadership team. He is bringing experience from other countries. This means Isuzu commercial vehicles will keep getting stronger in India and the company will also keep exporting vehicles to other countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

Q1. What are Isuzu commercial vehicles mainly used for?

Ans. Isuzu commercial vehicles are mainly used for cargo transport, logistics work, agriculture supply movement and small business deliveries. Their strong build and diesel engines make them suitable for long-distance and heavy-duty transport tasks.

Q2. What engine types are commonly used in Isuzu commercial vehicles?

Ans. Most Isuzu commercial vehicles use reliable diesel engines designed for durability and fuel efficiency. These engines are built to deliver strong torque, which helps in carrying heavy loads and driving on rough roads.

Q3. What is the typical mileage of Isuzu commercial vehicles?

Ans. Mileage depends on the model and load conditions, but many Isuzu commercial vehicles usually deliver around 10 km/l to 14 km/l in real operating conditions, which is considered good for vehicles used in cargo transport.

Q4. What is the seating capacity in Isuzu commercial vehicles?

Ans. Seating capacity varies by model. Many Isuzu commercial pickups offer seating for 2 to 5 people, while some larger commercial transport vehicles may have additional cabin space depending on the configuration.

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