"Bull" ZIL 2013 - what's new?

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

"Bull" ZIL 5301 is a representative of Russian-made light-duty vehicles. The first copy of "Bull" rolled off the assembly line in 1996. Since then, the Likhachev plant has been gradually improving this model and every year it releases more and more new modifications. Well, let's look at what updates have touched "Bull" in 2013.

Design

Externally, the ZIL 5301 truck now looks exactly like this:

At first glance, the changes may not be noticed, however, if you look more closely, ZIL has been produced in a different guise since the new year. First of all, the updates touched the front end, where, in fact, all the innovations ended. The grille has been redone. Moreover, what is most interesting, it was changed not because the ZIL design was outdated, but because a larger engine was placed under the hood (we will talk about it at the end of the article). The grille has been moved forward 35 millimeters and is now slightly higher than the bumper. It has three holes with twowide fins for unhindered passage of air into the radiator. The bumper is now body-colored and fitted with a pair of new foglights. The distance between the grille and the bumper has increased significantly. The hood has also changed a little - the stiffening ribs have changed their location. Small turn signals are located under the headlights of the main light. In general, the design of the car is not satisfactory, however, compared with imported models of light trucks, the new ZIL Bull is seven years behind its time.

Salon

Inside, the engineers decided not to change anything. The driver is greeted by the same two-spoke "steering wheel" and matt black-painted inserts on the front panel. Interior decoration is very spartan. If its French counterparts are even equipped with electronic assistants, not to mention cup holders, then the ZIL Bull did not even dream of such a luxury.

Characteristics (ZIL "Bychok" 2013) and design features

For the most part, the changes have affected those parts that are not visible externally. First of all, I would like to note the updates in the chassis. The front suspension has recently been completely redesigned. Now it has small leaf parabolic springs. The shock absorbers have been strengthened, and the rear stabilizer has been removed. These updates not only reduced the curb weight of the car in question, but also made it more manageable. Along with the removal of the stabilizer, the repair of the suspension was also simplified, respectively, the cost of the work also decreased.

Special attention should be paid to the model "Bull" ZIL 5301BE. Now, a new Minsk-made D-245.9E3-720 diesel engine with a capacity of 136 horsepower is used here as a power plant. This unit fully complies with the EURO 3 environmental standard. In addition, a new clutch and ABS system are installed in the car.

Car "Bull" ZIL: price

The manufacturer did not make sharp jumps in cost. Now the price of a ZIL 5301 car is about 1 million rubles, just like a few years ago.