The DAF XF105 has been recognised for its exceptional
design at the 2012 Australian International Design
Awards.
An expert panel of judges from Good Design Australia selected
the XF105 as a winner of the Design Awardâ„¢ for
the Automotive and Transport category.
Both Australian and internationally-designed new products
available for sale in Australia, were eligible to win the 2012
Australian International Design Awards (AIDA). In order to qualify
as a finalist, the XF105 had to exceed judge's opinion in five key
criteria for good design: form, function, quality, safety &
sustainability. To acclaim the Design Awardâ„¢
trade mark, the XF105 had to additionally meet the criterion for
design excellence in innovation.
Good Design Australia presented the awards at Sydney's glorious
City Recital Hall, where representatives of the 105 finalists
celebrated their nomination to contest in Australia's most
prestigious and longest running design recognition program.
The 2012 AIDA was spread across nine categories - Consumer,
Automotive and Transport, Architectural and Interior, Business and
Technology, Medical and Scientific, Housing and Building, Heavy
Machinery, Sport and Leisure and Service Design.
The XF105 shone amongst the 12 other well regarded finalists
within the automotive and transport category, such as the Range
Rover Evoque, Jaguar XFR, Audi Q3, Hyundai i40 and Mazda CX-5.
The judges praised the XF105 designers for 'the thought [that]
has gone into cabin ergonomics, comfort and refinement'.
Neil Willox - Marketing Manager, PACCAR Australia, accepted the
award on behalf of the DAF team.
"It's gratifying for the DAF design team to be recognised by a
highly respected independent panel of judges who, by the nature of
their roles, are exposed to some of the best designed products in
the world. The judges seek excellence and quality in design, so
it's a pleasing result for the DAF brand to have the XF105 held in
such high regard," explained Neil.
"The DAF XF105 is a world class product, which has already
earned a reputation with Australian operators for outstanding
comfort, safety and efficiency; and its great design that underpins
it all".
The AIDA Design Awardâ„¢ adds to the long list
of accolades that the XF105 has earned since its launch, including
'Truck of the Show' honours in March this year at the 2012
International Truck & Trailer Show in Melbourne.
DAF Trucks Australia, a division of PACCAR Australia Pty Ltd,
distributes a complete range of medium and heavy-duty trucks
throughout Australia.
PACCAR Inc, a Six Sigma company, is a global technology leader
in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality
light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt
and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced
diesel engines, provides financial services and information
technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal
business.
For further information:
Andrew Mills
DAF Brand Specialist
PACCAR Australia
Tel: (03) 9721 1500