Citroën's all-new Grand C4 Picasso has been selected as a finalist in the Good Design Awards.

The Citroën Grand C4 Picasso has been awarded a Good Design® Selection by the 2014 Good Design® Awards jury and is in the running to receive the coveted Good Design Award to be announced on May 28.

The Citroën Grand C4 Picasso is entered into the `Automotive and Transport' section of the awards which includes automotive vehicles, automotive components, motorcycles, buses, trains, trucks, aircraft, watercraft and other modes of transport.

Design Award judges commented on a number of aspects of the design of the Citroën Grand C4 Picasso saying the car was ``Beautifully refined and considered design from every aspect'' and that the ``designers really understood the target market well and have designed a perfect people mover.''

The judges praised the smart exterior design which they said: ``makes this car look less like a people mover and more like a stylish sports utility.'

Clever elements, such as the removable centre console, fold down trays which are well built and sturdy, adaptable sun visor system and ample interior adjustably and space were highlighted as features that impressed the judges with one commenting that the: ``Interior design is uncluttered, offering great visibility and a perfect blend of technology and user centred ergonomics.''

One judge further commented: "This is design intelligence on wheels…"

The Australian Good Design Awards is one of the longest standing and most prestigious design awards in the world. The program has a heritage dating back to the Industrial Design Council of Australia established in 1958.

Today, the Good Design Awards are highly regarded by business, industry, academia and government for their important role in setting a benchmark for the design profession and for driving competitiveness in Australian business. Internationally, the program is respected for its rigorous design assessment process and for focusing the world's attention on Australia's high standards of design, creativity and innovation.