奔驰近日发布了 Concept X-Class概念皮卡，展示了未来量产版的“混凝土外观”。这款车在外观设计上综合了两种设计理念，包括“强劲的探险家”和“时速的探险家”。从图片看，新车采用家族化设计理念，其中stylish explorer融入很多与都市SUV类似的设计元素，拥有极短的前悬和长后悬设计，车身为白色金属漆，配备22英寸轻质铝合金轮圈以及全LED光源灯组，看上去很有时尚气质。而最终量产版会更低调一些，特别是车尾的设计。不过会保留独特的时尚元素，但整体设计不会与日产 Navara有太大不同，毕竟两款车的内部结构是共享的。这款概念车的内部是完全的奔驰风格，某些部件取自C级和V级车。内饰将采用高档材质并将提供奔驰自己的信息娱乐系统和座椅。奔驰表示，量顶级款将搭载V6柴油引擎搭配4MATIC恒时四驱，而动力传动系统其他细节目前不详。奔驰将于明年晚些时候向阿根廷、巴西、南非、澳大利亚和欧洲发布X级车型。

Mercedes-Benz reveals Concept X-Class pickup
Mercedes-Benz Vans has revealed the Concept X-Class, billed as a 'concrete outlook' on the upcoming production pickup.

The final design promises to blend elements from two related design concepts, one presented as the 'powerful adventurer' and the other as a 'stylish explorer.'

The 'adventurer' is clad in a sporty yellow-green hue with knobby tires and lifted suspension, evoking a traditional pickup with a focus on off-road capabilities and rigged styling.

The 'explorer' appears to share a closer relationship with Mercedes-Benz' existing lineup. Designers opted for a classy white metallic paint and 22-inch chrome wheels, giving the pickup a more upscale appearance.

The production edition will presumably tone down the styling a bit more, especially at the rear end. Unique styling elements will remain, though its overall shape is unlikely to stray far from its Nissan Navara underpinnings.

The X-Class interior promises to be full of Mercedes-Benz design elements, borrowing components from the C-Class and V-Class. The German automaker will integrate high-quality materials and its own infotainment and seating systems.

The company has confirmed that a V6 diesel engine will power the top-of-the-line trim, paired with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive, though additional powertrain details remain unclear.

The X-Class will launch later next year, targeting buyers in Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia and Europe.