Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced the appointment of Mr. Toshiyuki Yanagisawa as the new President & CEO of Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) w.e.f. October 1, 2026. Mr. Toshiyuki Yanagisawa, Operating Executive of Honda is currently heading India Strategic Development Office and is also the CEO of Honda Digital Innovation India Pvt. Ltd. (HDII). In his new role, he will jointly lead HCIL and HDII.
Honda has positioned North America, Japan and India as priority markets for its future growth strategy. The India Strategic Development Office has been working to develop India focused strategies and execution plans to support the expansion of Honda’s business in the growing Indian market. The initiatives related to the India-focused strategic vehicle planned for launch in 2028 have now entered the execution phase.
Mr. Toshiyuki Yanagisawa among his previous global assignments has also worked in India at HCIL and possess a strong understanding of India’s automotive market, its consumers and the business environment.
The current President & CEO of HCIL – Mr. Takashi Nakajima will move to regional headquarters in Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd. after completing his India tenure.
Honda’s product range includes Honda Amaze, Honda City and Honda Elevate which are manufactured in India. The recently introduced global SUV Honda ZR-V is sold as a CBU imported from Japan. Honda’s models are strongly associated with advanced design and technology, sporty and fun to drive performance, apart from their established qualities of durability, reliability, safety, and fuel-efficiency. The company has a strong sales and distribution network spread across the country.
Besides the new car business, Honda offers a one-stop solution for buying and selling pre-owned cars through its business function Honda Auto Terrace. The Honda Certified Pre-owned cars come with an assurance of quality and peace of mind that caters to the diverse and burgeoning needs of pre-owned car buyers across the country.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who has been appointed as the new President & CEO of Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL)? Mr. Toshiyuki Yanagisawa has been appointed as the new President & CEO of HCIL. His appointment will take effect on October 1, 2026.
2. What other roles will Mr. Toshiyuki Yanagisawa hold? In addition to his new role at HCIL, Mr. Yanagisawa will continue as the CEO of Honda Digital Innovation India Pvt. Ltd. (HDII). He will jointly lead both HCIL and HDII. He also has previous experience working in India with HCIL and currently heads the India Strategic Development Office.
3. What are Honda’s future product plans for the Indian market? Honda views India as a priority market for its future growth strategy. The company is currently executing plans to launch a new, India-focused strategic vehicle in 2028.
4. Who is the outgoing President & CEO, and where is he moving? The current President & CEO of HCIL, Mr. Takashi Nakajima, will move to the regional headquarters at Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd. after completing his tenure in India.
5. Which car models are currently offered by Honda Cars India Ltd.? HCIL’s current product range includes the Honda Amaze, Honda City, and Honda Elevate, which are all manufactured at their Tapukara facility in Rajasthan. They also offer the recently introduced global SUV, the Honda ZR-V, which is sold as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) imported from Japan.
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