"Heel" VAZ: model description

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Universal compact light-duty vehicles manufactured by VIS-AVTO, based on serial models of VAZ minicars, are designed for prompt delivery of small consignments.

The emergence of domestic passenger pickups and vans

Volzhsky Automobile Plant for the production of passenger cars was established in 1966. The first passenger cars were produced in 1970. It was a modified improved (more than 800 changes) model of the Italian Fiat-124 passenger car, called the VAZ-2101. The subsequent model range also specialized in modifications of this model. The company quickly became the largest automaker not only in the country, but also in Eastern Europe.

Models produced at VAZ did not differ in great variety, but the first station wagons produced under the designation VAZ-2102 began to be in special demand. The car was produced from 1971 to 1986, with the last two years in conjunction with a newer station wagon model with an index of 2104.

When asked which model of the VAZ "Heel" was the first, one should name a representative based on the 2102 electric van VAZ-2801. Further development of the production of pickups in the country has been developedwith the creation in 1991 of the company VIS ("VAZ Inter Service"), which began the production of pickups based on serial VAZ models.

Development of pickup production

The country's first traveling passenger car with a carrying capacity of up to 0.5 tons based on the serial was released in 1972. They became a cargo-passenger vehicle under the designation IZH-2717. The small truck immediately gained great popularity and was produced for almost 30 years, and in total about 2.5 million copies were made. For its body shape, the car received the popular nickname "Heel", which then passed to other models of similar cars.

In the late nineties, with the growth of small and medium-sized businesses, the demand for small pickup trucks based on passenger cars increased dramatically. This allowed VIS to increase the number of cars produced, as well as the number of modifications. The AvtoVAZ company also tried to return to the market of "heeled" cars, but the VAZ-1706 ("Lada Shuttle") model, released on the basis of the 2108 model, lasted only three years on the assembly line.

Companies producing pickups, vans, special vehicles based on VAZ passenger cars

The first company to start manufacturing pickups and special models under the nickname "Heel" from VAZ cars is considered to be the JSC Production of Special Vehicles VIS-AVTO (PSA VIS-AVTO), which exists under the current name, located in Togliatti. For its products, it currently useswheelbases from the models "Lada Grant" and "Lada 4x4". The main product range consists of platforms and vans, as well as armored and a wide variety of rescue, fire vehicles on a four-wheel drive basis.

The next major manufacturer of cars of this class is the Nizhny Novgorod Special Vehicles Plant (Promtekh LLC). The company uses the Lada Largus model for its vehicles. The same base is used by the Invest-Avto company, located in the city of Zavolzhye (Nizhny Novgorod Region), which produces medical service vehicles, isothermal vans and refrigerators. Another Nizhny Novgorod enterprise, Luidor, using the Largus base, also produces ambulances and refrigerators.

VIS-AUTO car production

VIS-AVTO produced its first pickup models based on VAZ-2105 and VAZ-2107 cars. These were rear-wheel drive models in a three-door version, with a capacity of 2 people, a load capacity of 750 kg and a body volume of 1850 liters. The basic configuration of the "heel" received the designation VIS-2345. In addition to the base model, modification 23452 was produced - an isothermal van, and an exotic version 23454 - a truck tractor for transporting a semi-trailer.

The next development of pickups was the VAZ "Kabluk" 2347 based on the model 2114. The car had a two-door design and was designed for 2 passengers. Had the following configurations:

• cargo van - one rear door, body volume - 2.9 cu. m, loading - 0.49 t;
• isothermal van - double hinged rear door, with a cargo compartment volume of 3.2 cubic meters. m, load capacity up to 0.35 t.

The "Heel" VIS (VAZ) 1705 based on the model 2109 was produced in a small volume. It had a load capacity of only 300 kg and a body volume of 2.3 cubic meters. meters.

Based on the "Grant" model, four variants of various vans are produced. All of them have a carrying capacity of up to 0.72 tons and differ in the volume of the cargo compartment from 3.20 to 3.92 cubic meters. m. On the basis of the Priora model, only one version of a pickup truck was developed and produced in the performance of an emergency service vehicle.

4WD pickups

Before the start of production of the "Lada Largus" model, the base "Lada 4x4" was the most common for the manufacture of various modifications of pickups. On the all-wheel drive platform of this car, VIS manufactures the following modifications:

• 2346 - platform model with double or single row cab and 0.26 or 0.49 t capacity;
• 2348 - a pickup truck with a wheelbase from "Lada 4x4" and interior from VAZ-2109, with a carrying capacity of 0.50 tons;
• 23481 - five-seater version of the configuration 2348 with a load capacity of 0.350 tons;
• 2946 (01, 1, 11) – fire, rescue and special versions of pickup trucks with a carrying capacity from 0.25 to 0.69 tons.

Production of cars at the VIS enterprise is about 3500copies per year.

A small number of all-wheel drive cars - "heels" are produced by UAZ and VAZ. These are the following models:

• VAZ ("Heel");
• 2328 - load capacity 0.69 t;
• 2329 - double cabin with a capacity of 5 people, possible loading up to 0.39 t;
• UAZ (all modifications have a carrying capacity of 0.725 tons);
• "Cargo" - awning;
• "Cargo" - manufactured goods van;
• "Cargo" - isothermal van;
• "Patriot" pickup.

Vans based on the model "Lada Largus"

The largest number of pickups and special vehicles based on the passenger model "Lada Largus" is currently produced by the company "Promtech". These are the following modifications:

• cargo-passenger version - capacity 5 people;
• cargo option - load capacity 0.73 t, body volume 4.0 cu. m;
• refrigerator - with a carrying capacity of up to 0.70 tons, the volume of the refrigeration compartment is 4.0 cubic meters. m;
• cargo-passenger option - capacity 7 people;
• automobile shop - with a carrying capacity of up to 0, 70 tons, equipped with refrigeration equipment, washing, cutting, two display cases;
• ambulance car - two picking options;
• social taxi;
• police car;
• armored car.

Cars produced by the company are of high quality, which is confirmed by the company's cooperation with the world's leading car manufacturers. FirmPromtech, in addition to the production of special vehicles based on domestic VAZ (Heel) and GAZ, is engaged in the production of special vehicles based on various models of Ford, Citroen, Peugeot, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz.

Technical parameters of "Lada Largus"

The Largus passenger car, the most popular among van and pickup manufacturers, has the following main technical characteristics:

• wheel drive - front;
• wheelbase - 2.90 m;
• engine:
• type - gasoline;
• power - 106, 0 l. p.;
• volume - 1.6 l;
• number of cylinders - 4 pieces;
• arrangement - row;
• transmission - mechanical with a five-speed gearbox;
• tire size - 185/65R15;
• pendant type:
• front - independent;
• rear - semi-independent;
• fuel tank capacity - 50 l.

Existing technical parameters allow creating a large number of modifications of special machines for various purposes based on the Largus model.

Dignity of light pickups and vans

The main consumers of compact vans and pickups VIS (VAZ) are small businesses that need to quickly and efficiently deliver small consignments. The most complete of these requirements and satisfy the light traveling small cars, and among their main advantages it is necessaryhighlight:

• compact;
• low cost;
• low running costs;
• low cost maintenance;
• fast delivery speed of goods;
• versatility.

VAZ "Kabluk" vehicles made on the basis of Volga passenger cars by "VIS-AVTO" enterprise have all the above advantages.