The new Alfa Romeo 159 defeated the new BMW 3 Series to take the title of the most beautiful medium sedan in the world in the annual 'L'Automobile piu Bella del Mondo.' In other categories, BMW's Z4 Coupe Concept, Toyota Aygo, Citroen C6, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder and Range Rover Sport were honoured.
More than 60 new models were judged by leading European artists, car designers, architects and stylists in a number of categories for the awards. It was the 13th running of the 'L'Automobile più Bella del Mondo.'
The awards were presented in October at a ceremony at the Sforzesco Castle near Milan in Italy.
The list of other category winners included:
- Category: small City-car and automobiles:
Toyota Aygo (second -- Citroen C1) - Category: medium Sedans (hatch)
Fiat Punto Grande (second -- Renault Clio III) - Category: medium Sedans (saloon)
Alfa Romeo 159 (second -- BMW 3 Series 3) - Category: large Sedans
Citroën C6 (second -- Lexus GS300) - Category: Limousine
Super Daimler Eight (second -- Mercedes-Benz S Class) - Category: Coupe and coupe-cabriolet
BMW Z4 Coupe (second -- Peugeot 307 CC) - Category: Sports car
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder (second -- Aston Martin V8 Vantage) - Category: Station Wagon
Audi A6 Avant (second -- BMW 3 Series Touring) - Category: Cross-country vehicle
Rover Range Sport
Peugeot 1007 obtained a special Prize for the innovative design, while three special prizes awarded to the Mercedes-Benz Maybach Exelero, Pininfarina Birdcage and the Studiotorino di Alfredo Stole RK Spyder.