Audi A7 wins Aussie design gong

But a number of other car makers took out awards in the Automotive and Transport category including the Peugeot 3008 and Kia Optima which received Design Awards.

The Peugeot RCZ, Hyundai Elantra and the all new Ford Ranger utility were also commended for Good Design.

The recently launched Audi A7 four-door coupe was the named overall winner of the category.

Director of Good Design Australia, Brandon Gien, said award winners were the result of unwavering dedication to good design and commitment to a professional design process.

"Innovation, creativity and attention to detail are clearly at the heart of each project," he said.

This latest design accolade adds to the growing number of awards the A7 Sportback has received since launch, including the highly-sought after Auto Bild Design Summit.

In 1958, a small group of design and industry professionals established the Industrial Design Council of Australia (IDCA).

Today, more than 50 years later, the Australian International Design Awards — a division of Good Design Australia — continues this proud tradition to recognise the best in design and innovation available to Australian consumers.