GAZ-2705, cargo van (all-metal, 7 seats): description, specifications, prices

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

Gazelle has been produced by the GAZ group of companies for 22 years - officially since June 20, 1994. The third generation is already being produced on the assembly line, taking into account the GAZelle Next. During this period, 60 modifications and versions have been developed for the model. In addition to the truck, the car is produced in special variations for municipal services, geological exploration, passenger transportation, armored cars for banks, etc. Companies that manufacture special vehicles will create a car based on the individual needs of the customer. The choice of two types of drive and several motors is just the beginning of a long journey of building specialized vehicles. You can order a fiberglass body with a ground clearance of 70 cm and low-pressure wheels - such machines are in demand among hunters, oil and gas industry workers and the Ministry of Emergencies. There is even a model of a truck tractor. If the exclusive offer is irrelevant, then you can buy a simple GAZ-2705 - a cargo van, all-metal. 7 seats in the cabin and a spacious body will be another advantage of this commercial vehicle for small and medium-sized businesses.

Model history

GAZ-2705 is available in two versions: with a three- and seven-seater cab (according to the factory specification, there are no differences in indices).

"Gazelle" cargo-passenger can carry up to 1000 kg of weight. To increase sales, the characteristics of the car were brought into line with the driver's category B - the total weight of the car is about 3.5 tons, and there are less than 8 seats in the cab. In the 90s in Russia, the Gazelle had one competitor - ZIL-5301, popularly called in a very original way: "Bull". Its gross weight was 7 tons, and it no longer corresponded to category B. In the late 90s and early 2000s, the market demanded other products, and therefore the ZIL-5301 did not fit into these requirements. The model almost left the market, losing its niche to the Gazelle.

Specifications

Gazelle passenger-and-freight received characteristics that are most suitable for Russian conditions. For example, the presence of a solid frame is a big plus - thanks to this, the number of Gazelle modifications has 60 options. The frame is so strong that the car body rusts earlier and the engine wears out. Thanks to this, the GAZ-2705 car was a commercial success.

Engines

Few people know that the GAZ-2705 is a cargo van, all-metal (7 seats) in total equipped with 4 types of engines: 3 petrol and one diesel. Of the gasoline engines, there were 2 domestic and one imported - Chrysler, with a volume of 2.4 liters. He had a capacity of 137 liters. With. and torquetorque of 210 Nm. Of the Russian engines, the most popular was the ZMZ-405: an injection engine with a volume of 2.5 liters and a power of 133 hp. with., with a torque of 214 Nm. In terms of performance, it was not inferior to a competitor from Chrysler.

The most modern of all engines is Ulyanovsk UMZ-4216, it is equipped with both Gazelle Next and GAZ-2705. The engine is injection, received a working volume of 2.9 liters, a power of 106 liters. With. and a torque of 220 Nm. Do not think that low power will not allow you to transport goods in normal mode. The main factor affecting the throttle response of the motor is the amount of torque. For commercial vehicles, this is an important indicator because it affects the ability of a car to carry heavy loads. The lower the engine speed at which torque is available, the less fuel the vehicle will consume. For this reason, vehicles engaged in cargo and passenger transportation are equipped with diesel engines - this allows you to save fuel and get maximum efficiency. Of course, diesel is not without flaws, but this is the topic of a separate, more extensive article.

And the last engine is the diesel GAZ-5602, based on the Steyr M14. The diesel GAZ-2705 has the following characteristics: it has a capacity of 110 liters. With. and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. This is a turbo diesel with a maximum crankshaft speed of up to 4750 rpm. It was popular only in the European part of Russia, the Urals and eastern regions, but it is less common - good diesel fuel is easier to find in the central regions near Moscow. In the outback oftenthey use unseasonable fuel or fill in tractor fuel that is not suitable, which often causes equipment failure.

Motor line

Name engine	Engine type	Max power	Torque	Displacement
UMZ-4216	Injector, gasoline, in-line	106	220	2, 5
ZMZ-40524	Injector, gasoline, in-line	133	214	2, 9
Chrysler	Injector, gasoline, in-line	137	210	2, 4
GAZ-5602	Turbo diesel in-line	110	250	2, 2

Body

The body is mounted on a solid frame, which allows you to carry up to 1000 kg for a passenger-and-freight modification. In the rear of the car, there are two hinged doors for loading and unloading goods, and one sliding door on the right. In both modifications, the cargo and passenger compartments are separated by a metal wall.

In 2003, the car received a deep restyling - the front doors, optics, radiator grille and bumper were updated. The cabin also has a new instrument panel. The rear-view mirrors were also modified - now they are painted in body color and have acquired a beautiful, aerodynamic shape.

It is also worth noting that the GAZ-2705 model - a cargo van, all-metal (7 seats), received new partssalon. The instrument panel is made of a different grade of plastic, meets current fire safety requirements, and is not reflected in the windshield on a sunny day. Designers have worked not only on the appearance of the panel, but also improved the fasteners. Now it almost does not creak on bumps and does not emit an unpleasant odor. Indications of the new instrument panel are perfectly readable by the driver even on rough roads. The LED backlight burns brightly, which in the dark is an advantage compared to the old, lamp backlight. As an option, you can order air conditioning, which was not in the pre-styling model.

The capacity of the cargo compartment allows you to transport bulky items - this is the key quality of the GAZ-2705 car (cargo van, all-metal). 7 seats, including the driver's, allow you to easily place cargo and passengers in the cabin of this model, and if the proposed volume of internal space is not enough, you can order a model with a high roof made of plastic. This will increase the capacity of the cabin, and the driver will have more headroom. It can be used to the maximum, for example, to build additional shelves for documents. Based on this model, third-party manufacturers produced various modifications - ambulances, cash-in-transit vehicles and other options.

Drive types and transmission

Gazelle can be ordered in two variations: full- and rear-wheel drive. All-wheel drive models are most suitable for transporting goods in suburban areas, where, perhaps, there are no high-qualityroads.

In urban conditions, rear-wheel drive is enough even in winter. In extreme cases, you can use all-weather tires with snow chains. There is only one transmission - a 5-speed manual, the same one that was on the Volga.

Maintenance of the model

Maintenance of such a car as the GAZ-2705 does not bring big problems, despite a significant number of negative reviews.

There are several conditions due to which the Gazelle will last a long time:

• It is necessary to service the car in time: change the oil, lubricate the pivot elements of the suspension, install new filters, etc.
• Do not exceed the weight limit of the transported cargo. Any mechanism has strength limits and it is better not to cross them.

Before using, it is better to familiarize yourself with the replacement intervals for consumables and spare parts by reading the instruction manual. Even a novice driver is able to replace parts on his own - fortunately, the design of the car is not too complicated.

Prices

You can buy a cargo-passenger Gazelle on the secondary market for 350-400 thousand rubles. It all depends on the condition of the car, year of manufacture and configuration. For example, an all-wheel drive passenger-and-freight modification with a diesel engine manufactured in 2013 will cost about 500 thousand rubles. GAZ-2705, an all-metal cargo van (7 seats, gasoline engine) manufactured in 2013 in the secondary market is estimated at 350,000 rubles. For the new GAZ-2705 pricestarts from 780,000 rubles, depending on the configuration and additional equipment.