Gazelle "Next" passenger: specifications, reviews and photos

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

After Anderson, a former CEO of General Motors, was appointed head of the GAZ group of companies, the automotive giant set a course to develop new ideas and produce a popular minibus. In the winter of 2012, a new commercial vehicle of a new generation, GAZelle-Next, was presented at the Moscow Motor Show.

"GAZelle Next" (passenger) - photo and design characteristics

The novelty was designed on the basis of its predecessor GAZelle-Business. In 2010, the "Business" model filled most of the CIS (LCV commercial vehicle format) market.

And interestingly, it is still very popular with motorists in many countries, including Europe. The characteristics of GAZelle-Business allow you to be on a par with models of a similar class. To assemble this model, the production of parts, assemblies and mechanisms of well-known manufacturers from abroad was established. Its cost will pleasantly surprise domesticbuyers. By the way, what is the price for GAZelle-Next? The passenger model will be available for only 700-900 thousand rubles.

What's new in the car?

Low-tonnage, commercial passenger "Gazelle-Next" has a lot of differences from its predecessors. First of all, it concerns the dimensions. The new GAZ model has the following dimensions:

• car height - 2140mm;
• GAZelle-Next length - 5637 mm;
• width of the new model is 2070 mm.

In addition, the novelty has got a stylish and safer cabin. This includes:

• Windshield made from the highest quality and safest material (glass and nitrogen dioxide).
• Large and strong rear-view mirrors reinforced with an additional pillar.
• Beautiful radiator made by Italian designers.
• Ergonomic headlights, hood, front bumper and company logo.

How is it in the cockpit?

Fans of this model can now sleep peacefully, as the changes for the better have also affected the interior of the GAZelle-Next bus.

Comfortable and ergonomic seats (optionally heated), excellent noise and vibration isolation, a truly “European” torpedo with many controllers and devices - all this creates a pleasant impression of the new Gazelle-Next passenger model.

Safety

Cars that have already entered serialproduction, have an improved, European safety system for the driver and passengers. So, airbags appeared on the driver's side and his two passengers. Do not forget about seat belts, which will go on sale with voltage regulators, which are equipped with each new GAZelle-Next passenger car. A photo of the salon is presented below.

As we can see, the work of designers deserves attention.

Specifications of the new GAZelle-Next bus

This is not the end of our review. With pleasure, you can describe the new features and characteristics of the Gazelle-Next minibus. The passenger model went through several stages of modernization. The new braking system has allowed developers and engineers to provide the model with an ASR system that prevents the wheels from towing (scrolling) on an icy or snowy road lane.

Also there will be a latest generation ABS system and a new, not yet used in domestic cars of this type, dynamic stabilization system. The use of electronic systems will pleasantly surprise buyers who decide to purchase a GAZelle-Next car (passenger version).

The steering, which will be equipped with a rack and pinion hydraulic booster, did not go unnoticed by engineers. The front independent suspension will ensure the operation of the GAZelle-Next on the road with a smoother and more stable ride.

Engine and transmission

As for the engine, the newthe passenger "Gazelle-Next" will operate with a diesel engine with a turbine (Cummins), up to 2.9 liters and a capacity of 130 "horses".

The five-speed manual gearbox was borrowed from the GAZelle-Business truck. It performed well in tests and has excellent performance. The diesel engine has a fairly economical fuel consumption: at a speed of 100 km / h, the consumption of diesel fuel is 11.5 liters, and in city traffic (up to 60 km / h) - 9 liters.

True, many motorists "complain" about fuel consumption due to low-quality diesel fuel. The Cummins diesel engine complies with all European standards (for CO2 emissions) - EURO 5 and 6.

The developers did not forget about the cooling system. Specialists have increased the radiator airflow area. The purge compartment itself was removed separately. All this "beauty" the engineers were able to put in a relatively small engine compartment.

The GAZ Group has placed great hopes on the new model and assumes that the passenger GAZelle-Next will win the recognition of domestic motorists, and indeed the entire LCV market. However, time will tell.

What are the reviews of GAZelle-Next (passenger modification)?

Giant Inc, an independent automotive research company, conducted a survey of more than seven thousand independent car users. Many car owners were pleased with the low price for Gazelle-Next. The passenger model is one of the cheapest of the "Business" car series.

The results of the survey showed that 72% of the owners and drivers of this car were satisfied with the new acquisition. More than 90% of respondents noted the new interior of the car, its convenience and ergonomics. All reviews can be found on the main website of the GAZ company.

More than 70% of owners are satisfied with the new diesel engine and its fuel consumption. In addition, almost all respondents noted the absence of problems when starting a diesel engine at low temperatures, and this type of engine has its own unpleasant nuances.

A few tips that will come in handy when buying a GAZelle

When buying a used GAZelle car, you should not look for "disguised" dents, cracks, scratches, and so on. The fact is that it is easier for the seller to reduce the total price of the car, he is busy with straightening and painting.

If you are going to buy a used GAZelle, then before purchasing, go to the car market and calculate how much the parts and assemblies cost for a car. Perhaps it would be much more profitable to buy a GAZelle with minor problems at an affordable price, and then fix the problems.

If you need a car for work, then through holes in the hood will be a plus. This will not affect the operation of the engine and the entire machine, and the presentation will decrease, as will its price. In addition, durable plastic hoods abound on the market now. They last longer and are easier to replace.

Don't pick onevery little thing, sooner or later you still have to change something. Parts of domestic cars are “consumable”, that is, they will need to be changed after a certain period. There are so many offers in the car market that by spending more time looking at offers, in the end you will really save.

In closing

The car "GAZelle" has long become "popular" on domestic roads.

Many do not trust this car, but in vain. After the change of leadership in the GAZ company, production was set up to produce a car of European quality. We hope that in a few years the GAZelle car will not be inferior in its characteristics to the eminent WV, Mercedes, Iveco.

So, we found out what reviews "Gazelle-Next" passenger has, design and price.