Land Rover's Range Rover Velar has been named "the most beautiful car on the planet" at the 2018 World Car Awards.
The Range Rover Velar was named World Car Design of the Year at the New York International Auto Show, which took place from 30 March to 8 April 2018.
Range Rover Velar was named the best-designed car of the year during the New York International Auto Show
The judges noted the way in which the Velar maintained the Range Rover's traditional style while featuring an updated, modern form ? calling it "the most beautiful car on the planet".
"The Velar delivers a new level of svelte sophistication for Range Rover: both outside and inside, the car eschews chunky forms and details whilst cleverly maintaining true Range Rover DNA," said judge Sam Livingstone ? founder of consultancy company Car Design Research. Judges complimented the Velar for maintaining the Range Rover DNA
Livingstone also commended the manufacturers for offering a sustainable seat material as an alternative to leather for the car's interiors.
"It also leads with its harmoniously integrated human?machine?interface design, and with colour and material design featuring, amongst other innovations, a vegan option," he said.
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