Keiko Hatano

"'Keiko is a brash, sassy opponent who has no problem competing with men. Her driving is quick, maneuverable, and aggressive, just like her wit. There's only one way to earn her respect: performance!'""- In-game biography" Keiko Hatano is the third character the player will meet in New York. Her vehicle of choice is the Piranha. She is usually found roaming the streets of the northeastern sector of the city. By choosing to follow her, she will lead the player to the southwest area of the city, near a large industrial building. To beat this character, the player must complete the same number of challenges as the player did with the previous two characters. The player must claim victory in three head-to-head competitions, as well as three waypoint races. In winning each of the head-to head competitions, they will gain access to the Piranha PDQ, the Piranha PDQ R, and to the Piranha PDQ ARi. Beating the waypoint races allows to face the likes of Kareem Windross, the champion street racer in New York City.

Trivia

 * Keiko is of Asiatic descent.
 * She is known to be crafty, often manipulating others with her charm in order to win.
 * According to the manual included in the purchase of the game, Keiko "dresses in the best designer clothes."
 * The Piranha PDQ that she drives is painted bright yellow, featuring an array of designs, including a red and white stripe streching across the vehicle, and a Wings West emblem placed on the trunk.
 * The Piranha PDQ I that she drives is colored both green and white, sporting an additional yellow stripe across the middle of both sides of the car.
 * The Piranha PDQ ARi that she drives contains both red and black as colors. A checkered flag design separates these two paints.
 * In conclusion, these vehicles loosely resemble a two door Honda Civic hatchback. The only differences that separate these two would be the overall height of the vehicle and the foramation of the side windows.