奔驰近日发布了主要适用于城市道路的G-Code紧凑型跨界车。该车定位在GLA之下，长度4100毫米，比GLA短317毫米，宽度增加96毫米至1900毫米，高度增加6毫米至1500毫米，未来的量产版竞争车型主要是奥迪Q1。G-Code由中德两国设计师共同开发，采用短前后悬，LED前大灯/尾灯组及21英寸合金轮圈，车身表面光滑流畅，车身覆盖件与车窗玻璃平滑过渡，车尾尤为圆润。隐藏式A柱和无B柱设计为车顶营造出半悬浮的效果。G-Code的后门虽然较小，但采用后置铰链提升了后排乘客进出座舱的便利性。根据驾驶者所选驾驶模式的不同，进气格栅后的氛围灯可以在蓝、紫、红三种颜色间切换。传统车外后视镜被两个带有伸缩臂的摄像头取代，布置在A柱的顶部。车尾采用贯通式LED尾灯，集成转弯灯、示宽灯和刹车灯。G-Code概念车还配备了最新一代动能回收系统和插电式充电系统。G-Code采用Multi-voltaic涂装，车身表面不仅能够如同一块巨大的太阳能电池板将光能转换为电能，而且能够利用气流流经车身表面产生的静电能。创新设计的悬架系统可以利用螺旋弹簧和减震器的回弹，驱动发电机发电。奔驰为G-Code概念车采用了简洁干练的内饰设计风格，并带来了多项最新科技。但使用智能手机为发动机点火时，方向盘、控制踏板和抬头显示系统能够自动从待命位置调整到工作位置。长条形液晶仪表仅比车身稍窄，除了车辆状态信息外，还能提供信息娱乐控制系统和倒车影像等各种丰富的信息。该车动力系统一套混合动力系统，包括涡轮增压引擎和电动机进行搭配。其中涡轮增压发动机将以氢气为燃料，并驱动该车前轮，而电动机负责驱动后轮，通过差速器来给后轮分配动力。奔驰将在本月开幕的洛杉矶车展正式发布这款车。
Mercedes-Benz G-Code concept unveiled with hydrogen electric setup
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off an interesting concept called G-Code, a very compact crossover destined for urban use.
It seems Mercedes-Benz is thinking about a smaller crossover to slot below the GLA as the G-Code concept seen here is 4100mm long which makes it 317mm shorter than the GLA. It's 96mm wider (at 1900mm) and 6mm taller (at 1500mm) and could preview a forthcoming production version to go up against the already confirmed Audi Q1.
The styling is a result of a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz's design studios in Germany and China who envisioned a high-riding compact hatchback with short overhangs, LED headlights & taillights and beefy 21-inch alloy wheels. It adopts a canopy-style glasshouse while instead of side mirrors it boasts two cameras installed on retractable arms on the upper side of the A pillars. Depending on the driving mode, the front grille is backlit in three distinct colors: red, blue or purple.
The body has received a "multi-voltaic" paint that works as a solar cell producing electric energy while under sunlight and it also regenerates electrostatic energy when wind is drawn over the body's surface. The petite crossover also features an interesting "power-on-the-move suspension" that uses the energy generated during the rebound movement of the dampers and springs to drive a generator to create electricity.
Open the coach-style doors and you notice a simple yet functional cabin with an uncluttered design with carbon fiber seats and a large digital display replacing most of the controls. Also inside are aluminum grab handles, round air vents while the AC system uses oxygen generated during hydrogen synthesis as a method to provide fresh air in the cabin even in congested urban environments. Located below the trunk are two electric scooters which are recharged while the vehicle is being driven.
Comprehensive details about the hardware setup are not available at this point but Mercedes-Benz said the G-Code concept is powered by a "state-of-the-art turbocharged combustion engine that runs on hydrogen" and an "electric motor that drives the rear axle" which means it has an all-wheel drive layout. Power is channeled to the axles with help from a dual-clutch transmission and an electric propshaft.
Scheduled to be introduced later this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the Mercedes-Benz G-Code will remain only a concept, just like the Ener-G-Force concept from two years ago.