And the winner is … NEOPLAN Tourliner wins Munich, March 13, 2017 iF Design Award 2017
- 5575 entries from 2675 participants from a total of 59 countries
- The NEOPLAN Tourliner won in the ‘Automobiles/Vehicles/Bikes’ category
An example of how aesthetics and functionality can go handin-hand The new NEOPLAN Tourliner won over the iF International Forum design jury and was recognised with a coveted design prize in the ‘Automobiles/Vehicles/Bikes’ category.
The NEOPLAN Tourliner was awarded the iF Design Award 2017 in the ‘Automobiles/Vehicles/Bikes’ category. The prizewinners – including sports cars and motorbikes from renowned manufacturers – were honoured at an awards ceremony on 10 March in Munich. Altogether there were 5575 entries from 2675 participants drawn from a total of 59 countries. “We are of course very excited that the NEOPLAN Tourliner has been acknowledged as outstanding – particularly considering the abundance of excellent and innovative entries”, says Stephan Schönherr, Vice President of Bus/Coach Design at MAN Truck & Bus. The decision of the jury, 58 design experts from 19 countries, recognises that even a coach from the standard segment can be extremely attractive. The iF Design Award has been an internationally recognised label for good design since 1953. The prizewinners are selected on the basis of fixed criteria such as external appearance and product form, as well as aspects such as the level of innovation, ergonomics, functionality and ecofriendliness. “The award is a great tribute to our design team. It underlines the innovative, elegant and high-quality construction of the NEOPLAN Tourliner”, says Schönherr
