Peugeot RCZ

ROAD cars rarely look as good as their concept car inspirations – but the RCZ is no ordinary vehicle. And Peugeot is reaping the rewards, as the coupé has gone from show star to hot showroom property in the blink of an eye.

Order books for the striking 2+2 are already swollen, and the RCZ has proven a hit with our readers, too... That explains how the striking newcomer was able to see off models costing much, much more to scoop our Design Award. It was voted for by visitors to the Auto Express website, where it lined up with sharp-suited competitors such as the gorgeous Audi R8 Spyder and attention-grabbing gullwing Mercedes SLS AMG.

You voted in your thousands, and when the poll closed the Peugeot was our victor. See one in the metal and the appeal is obvious, as its unique double-bubble roof and matching glass rear windscreen ensure it looks like nothing else on the road.