Models "Gazelle": specifications, comparison and photos

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:41

Cars of the Gorky Automobile Plant have a long positive reputation among the population. Among the impressive range of models, we are interested in light trucks with a sonorous name - "Gazelle". This car is very popular with drivers due to some important advantages.

Important benefits of Gazelles

One of the defining factors of popularity is cost. Today, the majority of Gazelle models do not exceed 1 million rubles in price. True, diesel options are usually 50-100 thousand more expensive, but they have all the advantages of high-torque diesel units.

Availability and real prices for spare parts play a big role. As for maintenance and repair, Gazelle has always been at its best here. It should be noted that the car was designed in Russia by our specialists for Russian roads and has an excellent suspension.

Beautiful and comfortable "Gazelle Next"

Popular Gazelle light trucks have received an upgraded version since 2013. "Gazelle Next" - familysmall-tonnage cars, which has a number of advantages. The old car was significantly and qualitatively modified. For the first time, important changes have affected the appearance. The cabin of the new car has been completely redesigned and designed with all the rules of ergonomics in mind. It has become much more spacious and received wide doorways.

The large bumper is made of plastic and can be ordered in parts. The wings are also made of plastic, so there will be no problems with rust. The interior of the car has become much more comfortable. What is only one wide windshield. There are also convenient niches for things and even cup holders.

The optics of the "Gazelle Next" model received new beautiful headlights of a complex sleek shape. It is now possible to install regular fog lights. Rear-view mirrors at "Next" are large and give a wide panorama. Thanks to the change in the cabin, the Gazelle completely changed its appearance. Now, in comparison with foreign competitors, it looks very worthy.

Gazelle and its technical capabilities

All Gazelle models are light trucks. What does this actually mean? On paper, this is a passenger car, and you can drive it with a category "B". But the ability to transport only officially up to one and a half tons of cargo turns a passenger car into a mini-truck. Such a commercial maneuver brought the GAZ plant a big win. In fact, Gazelles have occupied the missing niche in the country's commercial vehicle fleet.

The total weight of the car with a load does not exceed 3.5 tons. The gearbox on all models is a five-speed manual. The suspension on the Gazelle is dependent both in front and behind, and on the Next, an independent one with springs is installed in front. The brake system includes front brake discs with pads and rear brake drums with pads. Gazelle Next has reinforced front brakes and pads with a larger working surface.

As for the powertrain, there are several options for both gasoline and diesel engines. Consider the varieties and features of the models in more detail.

Powertrains

3 types of engines are now being installed on cars of the Gazelle family. These are gasoline UMZ-4216 and ZMZ-405, and diesel ISF2.8 of the Cummins brand. Interestingly, 2 more types of diesel engines were previously installed:

• "Chrysler" volume of 2.4 liters.
• "Steyer" - 2.8 years old.

Never used domestic variants.

The ZMZ-405 engine is produced in the Euro-3 version and is a worthy follower of the famous line of the Zavolzhsky Motor Plant. The working power of the injection unit is 150 l. With. with a working volume of 2.46 l. Ulyanovsk UMZ-4216 are produced in Euro-3 and Euro-4 classes. The second option is more modern and has a working power of 125 liters. With. with a volume of 2, 89 liters. The turbocharged diesel from Cummins has a volume of 2.8 liters and a power of 110 liters. With. and has an increasedhigh-torque.

Engines

There are two options for the modernized Gazelles: one is the diesel Cummins, the second is the Russian UMZ-A274 or EvoTech. And if the diesel engine practically does not differ from what was installed on simple Gazelles, Ulyanovsk is a new generation engine with Euro-5 standards.

UMZ-A274 is the next model in the line, following the UMZ-4216 Euro-4. It has a smaller displacement of 2.7 liters, resulting in a 10 percent reduction in fuel consumption, as well as reduced oil consumption. Some of the nodes, and not only electrical ones, are traditionally taken from the best foreign representatives, such as LG, Bosch, Eaton. The generator and starter have higher parameters than UMP analogues.

Variety of Gazelles

The main, or basic, model of the Gazelle is the onboard GAZ-3302. Instead of a simple board, a tented or isothermal van can be installed. Isothermal options are well suited for the installation of refrigeration equipment. Cars are distinguished by frame length:

- short base;

- medium base;

- long base.

A convenient variety of "Gazelle" are the so-called "Farmers" - GAZ-33023, whose cab has a second row of seats. Additional 4 seats greatly expand the possibilities of commercial vehicles. Such cabins can be mounted on frames of different lengths and have vans of all kinds.

Our favorite minibuses are a separate group - the passenger model "Gazelle" (GAZ-3221) is an all-metal minibus. On the basis of this car, versions for ambulance, police, post office and other services were made. All-wheel drive versions of the GAZ-32217, GAZ-322171, GAZ-3221173 and GAZ-3221174 are also popular. All Gazelle models with all-wheel drive have increased cross-country ability due to both drive axles, as well as a lockable differential.

Gazelle Next staff expansion

Initially, the modernized Gazelle models were available only in the onboard version. True, there are several subspecies:

• GAZ-A21R22 - onboard version with an average base (3100-3500 mm) and equipped with a Cummins diesel engine with a volume of 2.8 liters;
• GAZ-A21R23 - the same average length, but with the Ulyanovsk UMZ-A274 engine in Euro-4 and Euro-5 variants;
• GAZ-A21R32 - a car with a long base (3500-3900 mm) with a diesel engine;
• GAZ-A21R33 is also a long version, but with EvoTech under the hood.

The next extension of the line was the Gazelle Next Farmer model, which has the letter abbreviation A22. Double cab vehicles are also available in long and medium wheelbases and are equipped with both diesel and petrol units. Just like the Gazelle of the previous generation, Next has cars with vans in its ranks. At the same time, both solid isothermal and tented options are installed. Model "Gazelle",the tarpaulin that is installed from the factory has a better chance of long-term operation.

Modern buses Next

The new bus "Next" has become a real discovery from the GAZ plant. This is a completely new solution for the transportation of passengers. Modern design, combined with compact dimensions and an economical engine, quickly won hearts.

As for the technical characteristics of the car, everything related to engines is similar to any onboard car "Gazelle Next". Two options are also installed here: a diesel engine from Cummins with a volume of 2.8 liters and a gasoline engine from UMP with a volume of 2.7 liters. There are also two length options, and there is a gearbox division. In addition to the standard box, there is a reinforced version that comes with a reinforced cardan shaft.

The interior of the minibus is designed for 19 passengers and has a height of 190 cm. Comfortable seats are installed in the car for a comfortable stay, there is an autonomous heater. Safety is confirmed by the presence of a new generation ABS system and a noticeable reduction in braking distances.

Gazelle Next with all-metal body

Another novelty with the Next cab is the GAZ-A31 all-metal van with one row of seats and the GAZ-A32 with two. The car in 2016 became the winner of "Top-5 Auto" in the nomination "Light commercial vehicle". Among the competitors were strong foreign opponents: VW Transporter 6, Mitsubishi L200 and Toyota Hilux. What was so strikingthe jury of a simple-looking van from GAZ?

The main feature of the car was the long-awaited cable shifting from Toyota. The fashionable joystick control is located on the front panel and has a silent, precise and reliable movement. The long gear knob has long looked very strange in Next cabs. And so it happened. Modern car with comfortable control. Models "Gazelle Next", photos of which are present in the text, all have a noble appearance and are comparable with the best foreign counterparts.

Next all-metal machines are available in three versions:

- cargo;

- combined;

- fully passenger, designed for 16 passengers.

The vans are 190cm high, allowing you to stand upright. Cargo compartments are sheathed with laminated plywood and equipped with rigging loops for cargo. The volume of transported cargo for combi in cubic meters is 9.6, and for cargo - 13.5.

Conclusion

Cars of the GAZ group of companies under the already proud name "Gazelle" can rightfully be considered the most popular car for commercial vehicles. Unpretentious in maintenance, easy to use and so familiar to our eyes, the Gazelles do not stand still, but are constantly evolving. The proof is the modernized Gazelle Next line.

Wide range of vehicles due to different applications and possibilities. Popularmodels "Gazelle Next" with a berth significantly expand the capabilities of commercial vehicles. For clean transportation of goods, an on-board modification or a van is useful, for passengers - a light and maneuverable bus. In any case, all Gazelle models will meet the standards of reliability and quality.