The new Lexus LC 500 luxury coupe has won two awards for design excellence on its debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), which was recently held in Detroit, US.

The athletic flagship car bagged the ‘2016 EyesOn Design Award’ for design excellence in the production car category and for ‘Interior Design’, said a statement from the company.

The LC 500 which is inspired from the Lexus LF-LC 2+2 Hybrid Sports Coupe wins this award four years after the latter won the EyesOn Design best concept car award, it said.

The NAIAS 2016 EyesOn Design Awards honour the best production and concept vehicles making their worldwide auto show debut at the prestigious Detroit show. The awards are selected by active and retired design heads of automotive manufacturers and transportation design chairs from top art schools.

Tadao Mori, chief designer of the Lexus LC 500, said: “I am so honoured to receive the awards for best interior design and for best production car from our design peers for the LC 500.”

“The LC 500 is a clear result of the passion, hard work and collaboration between our designers and engineers for the future chapter of Lexus,” he added.

The new Lexus is the first luxury automobile to feature a 10-speed automatic transmission. Powered by high-revving 5.0-liter V8 engine, the luxury coupe is also the first Lexus to use the brand's all-new, premium rear-wheel-drive luxury platform, which promises enhanced dynamic capability and performance.

Takayuki Yoshitsugu, chief representative of Middle East & North Africa representative office, Toyota Motor Corporation, said: “The accolades for its design and the excitement that the LC 500 is generating is a very positive sign and reflects Lexus’ attempt at raising the bar in the luxury car segment.”

“This new coupe makes a statement, both in terms of style and engineering and represents an exhilarating and progressive design direction for Lexus. We would like to thank our customers for their support and loyalty which inspires us to create the best luxury vehicles for their driving pleasure,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service