The award for the third time found a hero

The team of designers of the liner MAN Lion's Coach has received the award iF Design Award the 2018

New liner MAN Lion's Coach has received prestigious awards from international forum design in the category "Cars, vehicles, bikes". It was the third victory after MAN Intercity in 2016 year and NEOPLAN Tourliner in 2017 year.

This year the jury of the competition iF Design Award, including a 63 expert design, chose the winners of the 6402 participants of 54 countries. In the category "Cars, vehicles, bicycles" highest mark in once again received the bus company MAN for his innovative design solution. New MAN Lion ' s Coach awarded the "iF Design Award – 2018", which was presented in early March at the ceremony in Munich.

Vice President design, MAN bus Truck & Bus Stefan Senger said: "We are very pleased that the MAN Lion's Coach has received this award, considering that in the number of filings was a large number of outstanding projects. This decision shows the recognition of a new design of tourist and intercity bus."

The greatest impression is made not lose their relevance proportion and modern language forms. The new design of the mask body, the characteristic rear and side parts created MAN Lion's Coach a recognizable and memorable exterior. Special attention designers paid to a clear division of functional areas, such as the driver, passenger, Luggage and engine compartments. In addition, one of the highlights began full-led headlamps. Individuality added and  signature daytime running lights that also combine the functions of a turn signal. 

Quite impressive turned out and the design of the interior of the MAN Lion's Coach: a solid led strip lights comfortable ceiling warm white light. A new concept in the combination of colors and finishes include the use of more light and fresh shades, creating a refined and cosy atmosphere in the cabin. 

Increase overall height and length of the bins in the front of the cabin provided a sense of additional free internal space for the passengers and for the driver.

New tourism coach MAN Lion's Coach, was first introduced to the public in 2017 year Busworld in Kortrijk and was amazed when all is not only striking design, but also many auxiliary systems that provide the maximum level of comfort and security for driver and passengers. In addition, the liner has high efficiency due to aerodynamic streamlining, improved on 20 % at than the previous model. "This proves intelligent design, so-called Smart Edge Design, promotes the efficiency", — emphasizes Singer.

background:

Prize iF Design Award was established in 1953 years. When selecting the winners the jury is guided by strict criteria, among which the appearance and form of the product, the novelty and relevance, ergonomics, functionality, and environmentally friendly. "The award is considered to be a globally recognized quality mark in design and rewarded with its only a few products in the year. That the fact that the company MAN in the third time in a row became the winner, evidence of the innovative character and high quality of our buses," – said Senger.