All-wheel drive GAZ 27527 Sobol 4x4: technical specifications and prices

Another model of the GAZ brand is the Sobol combi (GAZ 2752 combi). This entire series is in demand among large companies, utilities, entrepreneurs, and the population. This series was called Gas Sobol. Very often this model is called GAZ 2752 Sobol combi. Combi is a combination of different options. This model has both a gasoline and a diesel engine. You can choose either a standard rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive Gazelle model. This car has several different combinations.

This is what a GAZ 2752 combi van looks like

Along with its brothers, this model has a lower load capacity, dimensions and a not so great variety of modifications. But compared to other models, due to its small tonnage, you can comfortably drive it even in the center of Moscow during the day.

GAZ 2752 and its modifications

The all-metal van GAZ 2752 was adopted as the base model. With a carrying capacity of 0.9 tons, the vehicle has the right to drive even into the center of Moscow, where during the day a travel restriction is introduced for vehicles with a carrying capacity of over 1 ton. The maneuverability and compactness of the Sobol allows the mini-truck to freely penetrate tight yards, while the car is quite economical and comfortable.

Design and arrangement of passenger seats in the GAZ-2752

After 2003, the GAZ 2752 was restyled twice, and the latest modification, Sobol Business (since 2010), meets all modern requirements for this class of car in terms of equipment, comfort and ecology.

“Sable” 2752 has modifications in body type and wheel drive. According to the body type, the car can be a three-seater or a seven-seater van. In the 3-seater version, the total carrying capacity of the car is 0.75-0.9 tons, in the 7-seater version this figure is slightly less - 0.75-0.8 tons. Both modifications can be either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive 4x4 model is called GAZ 27527, while the entire model range is equipped with different types of engines - both gasoline and diesel.

Overall dimensions of the car Sobol 2752

The luggage compartment is separated from the passengers by a solid partition; the luggage compartment doors are hinged - there are two of them, and they open to the sides almost 180° each.

Reviews from GAZ-2752 Sobol owners

According to reviews from drivers and owners, thanks to the front independent suspension, power steering and single rear tire; and also, of course, its compact overall dimensions, the Sobol, in terms of its operational parameters, can be placed on a par with passenger cars. Such as the Volga, or its modern imported classmates.

The Sobol combi cargo-passenger van has received numerous praises for its versatility: a spacious seven-seater interior, thanks to which, if necessary, the Sobol can replace... if not a minibus, then a minivan for sure. While maintaining a very, very roomy, more than 3.5 m3 cargo compartment with a carrying capacity of 800 kg (what are the “passport” 305 kilograms! – you can safely load much more). In any case, this is more than any pickup van based on a passenger car.

From a consumer point of view, the GAZ-2752 is called an absolutely universal car “for all occasions.” That is why Sobol cargo-passenger vehicles are in demand in small companies and public utilities as a service or emergency repair vehicle.

They note that the door locks on the Sobol, like the GAZelle, are very unreliable, simply consumables, and this has not surprised anyone for a long time. Fortunately, the cost of these locks is low. The quality of the metal from which the body is made and its painting is not of the highest level. Quite quickly it begins to “red and bloom”, and additional protection against corrosion will not be superfluous.

An absolutely useless thing on all all-metal vans is the rear hinged door locks in the open position. Of course, you need to lock the doors, sometimes you can’t even get up to the ramp without it, especially if you need to go a little uphill - the doors are constantly closing. But the existing latches, in their current form, are of no use - at the slightest gust of wind or jerk of the car, they jump out of their sockets and do not hold the doors. It’s strange that all these years GAZ hasn’t made a more reliable design for these clamps.

The build quality and reliability of Sobols largely depend on the year of manufacture. It was noted that after the economic crisis of 1998, along with the price, the quality of GAZelle and Sobol cars also fell sharply. And these cars at the turn of the 90s and 2000s were of such poor quality that it seemed that it was simply impossible to do worse. Reviews from owners of cars from those years of production are full of bitterness, sarcasm and righteous anger. But then the situation improved, and later cars can very rarely be accused of careless assembly and unreliability.

What conclusions have we drawn?

The conclusions of our large test drive in Krasnodar are simple. GAZ-27527 “Sable” 4x4 appeared in a new guise, which, as it turned out, suits it quite well. The evolution of the Sobol from a minibus to an SUV took place on the assembly line of the Gorky Automobile Plant without any mutations. As for quality and related things, it’s very good that “Loaf” has a worthy competitor. After all, as you know, quality is born in competition. Now UAZ and GAZ, under favorable market conditions in the future, will be able to surprise us with new products in the future. Prices and equipment for the car can be found at the official GAZ dealer in Krasnodar.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

• strength and reliability of the body - use of high-quality materials and modern equipment for manufacturing;
• economical fuel consumption – the van runs on diesel;
• small loading height;
• unpretentiousness of service;
• small transport dimensions;
• affordable price GAZ 2752 “Sobol”.

The big plus is that you can drive such a car with category “B”, that is, like a passenger car. A comfortable modern interior, a good heater with two stoves will keep you from freezing in winter.

All-wheel drive, as well as a high seating position, give confidence in any bad weather in the city, long trips and on rural roads. The exterior is also excellent.

A good, necessary car, although it still requires some work. But, if you are ready or agree in advance to moderate financial investments, then this is your car.

Flaws

1. The price is higher than that of its domestic competitor UAZ. After purchasing a new car, it is necessary to check the fastening and operation of, if possible, all components and assemblies.
2. The front axle joints are imperfect. The transfer case and gearbox are noisy. The salon itself needs to be isolated from noise.

Fuel consumption of GAZ-2752 • Pros of the car

The fuel consumption of the RT will be higher even if trips are made over short distances, and you often have to turn off, start and warm up the engine; In any seat, both passenger and driver, a person of even the most impressive, heroic build can freely and easily fit, and moreover, it will not be particularly convenient for a driver shorter than 170 centimeters to drive the GAZ-2217.

Technical characteristics of the GAZ-2752 “Sobol” in numbers

• Length – 4,810 m, width – 2,030 m (excluding side mirrors), height – 2,200 m (2,300 m – in the all-wheel drive version of the GAZ-27527).
• Wheelbase – 2.76 m. Front track – 1.7 m, rear – 1.72 m.
• The turning radius is 6 meters.
• Ground clearance – 150 mm (for rear-wheel drive versions), or 205 mm (for the 4x4 version).
• Curb weight - from 1.88 to 2.19 tons
• Total weight – from 2.8 to 3 tons.
• The volume of the fuel tank is 70 liters.
• Fuel consumption – 12 liters petrol, 9.5 liters diesel fuel.
• The standard tire size is 185/75R16C.

Specifications

1. For buses with 10 passenger seats.
2. For RVs with two rows of seats.
3. For flatbed vehicles, the cabin height is indicated.

1. The given fuel consumption is used to determine the technical condition of the vehicles, is checked under conditions regulated by the relevant standards and is not an indicator of operational fuel consumption standards.

Engine

Transmission

Chassis

Steering

Brake control

Electrical equipment

Suspension; chassis; steering and brake control

The Sobol GAZ-2752 vans are based on a frame chassis. At the front, they are equipped with an independent double-wishbone spring suspension with gas-filled shock absorbers and an anti-roll bar. Rear – dependent leaf spring suspension; on two longitudinal semi-elliptic springs, with double-acting hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers; addition – anti-roll bars (optional).

The Sobol's drive axle is significantly different from the GAZel's: single-pitch wheels, weaker hubs, thinner and longer axle shafts, narrower brake drums. The suspension needed two leaves for each spring.

The steering mechanism of the GAZ-2752 “Sobol” operates according to the classic “screw – ball nut” scheme, and is already equipped with a power steering as standard. GAZ-2752 “Sobol” in the simplest, starting configuration is equipped with 16-inch steel wheels, halogen optics, audio preparation and an interior heater.

The brake system is hydraulic dual-circuit with a vacuum booster, an emergency brake fluid level drop sensor and a pressure regulator. Disc brakes are installed on the front wheels, while traditional drum brakes are used on the rear wheels.

Sable 4x4, UMZ-4216: average consumption 28l/100km

Good day! Don't kick too hard. In general, the problem is increased consumption. In our city, we have a problem with diagnostics; they can only read errors; when asked about the presence of a gas analyzer or a tester motor, they answer no, they haven’t heard. In general, here's the background: I bought the car in August. Sable 4x4 2011 tires stock engine UMZ 4216 Mikas 10.3 the car sat for half a year, I somehow started it and bought it, the price was attractive and the condition was excellent, mileage was only 53,000. I thought I’d take it and figure out the engine, but that wasn’t the case. I'm tired of figuring it out. When I drove the car, it didn’t move and was terribly stupid. First of all, as befits an ordinary teapot, I followed the path of least resistance, drove up to the final bus stop and found out where minibuses treat sores of the injection system. After listening to them carefully, I went to a local Gazelles diagnostics specialist, where I was successfully scammed out of 1,500 rubles. Having washed the injectors and condemned the pump, I, of course, rushed to the store for a new one. I changed one, another, then the injectors, then the PDZ sensor, wires, coils, then there were a couple more smart guys, after which I gave up on everything, having lost a lot of time, nerves and money (Loshar) and began to figure it out myself... I went and bought a fuel system pressure gauge and I connect the remote fuel pump directly to the battery, everything is OK, the pressure is 4, but when I connect it to the standard wiring, not only is the pressure 2, but it also starts pumping gasoline through the return line, I disassemble the module, it turns out that Plus and Minus are mixed up, I switch the contacts on the pump, pumped it up, and the FLS began to show the correct level of URA, but the pump does not have the pressure of the required 4 atm... I throw additional mass from the pump onto the body and lo and behold, the pressure returns to normal, I put the cool old gas pump on! Well, every cloud has a silver lining, there are still a couple of purchased fuel pumps left in reserve))) I’ve been driving for a couple of days, the acceleration dynamics are not bad, but I can’t get going normally, there are failures. We connect the SCANDOK failure to open the damper at 3-5%, what the hell is the sensor, it’s a new one... I buy another one from Bosch for food, it still doesn’t work, I still return it to the 1600 store. I've been driving like this for a month, I'm tired of going to Tula on the advice of a friend, we connect the diagnostics and after 5 minutes voila, they drive the car out with a smile on their face. I told him: - What's the problem? He told me: - The CO was screwed up, I set all the parameters from memory as they should be at XX rpm - 70, the main CO - 80. And indeed, the Gazelle is unrecognizable, it drove at low speeds, the dips disappeared as if by hand, and before that it stalled. On the way home, I feel that something is wrong, but it’s a long way back, I decided to give up, I’m tired, I think I’ll figure it out... I’ve been riding for a couple of weeks, the CHECK light comes on, I stop by for diagnostics, I ask you to just count the errors, I give you 200 rubles. I get the result - the error indicates a weak TPS signal))) and what do you think, when I go home I install the old original TPS sensor and the car is unrecognizable))) I’ve been driving for another month, I feel like I’m often stopping at a gas station. I buy a multitronics 580C on-board vehicle, I calibrate and calibrate the tank, I fill it to capacity, roll it with 25 liters, add 25.5 and now the consumption is 28 l/100 km at an average speed of 40 km/h. I’m sinning on Full Time, like the roll-up is bad, the transfer case is bad, I change the transfer case to Part-Time, I open the front axle, visually there’s no sound of metal in the oil, then I change the oil in all units to synthetic GL5 75W85 and do the wheel alignment, adjust the valves, measure the resistance on the explosives wires, changing the wheel bearings, and then winter has arrived, well, in general, I get a consumption of 31 liters... mixed cycle, and I also draw attention to the instantaneous consumption at idle, it is 2.3 l/hour. For comrades with identical cars, the consumption is 22-23 city at constant full. and 1.8 at XX.

Car history

Building on the success of the Gazelle family, at the end of 1998, production of the lighter 1-ton Sobol model began. The Sobol prototype was shown at the Moscow Motor Show back in 1996.

The main differences between the Sobol and the Gazelle, in addition to the body shortened by 600 mm, the wheelbase by 240 mm and a slightly lower curb weight, were the independent front suspension of the pinless type (with ball joints) and a continuous rear axle with a single-pitch tire.

The first to be launched into the series were minibus 22171 with three interior layout options (from 6 to 11 seats) and a van in cargo (3 seats) and cargo-passenger (7 seats) versions. Their back door is made of double-leaf hinged doors.

In the summer of 1999, the Barguzin minibus appeared with a roof lowered by 100 mm and a single-leaf lifting rear door. Sometimes it is called a minivan, but in terms of dimensions it is a full-fledged minibus.

The Sable was initially equipped with controls that were more ergonomic than those of the Gazelle (steering wheel, steering column switches), and power steering immediately became standard equipment, which was installed on the Gazelle only upon request. The six-seat versions of Sobol and Barguzin were equipped with a folding table in the cabin.

Mostly new engine models were installed on the pre-restyling Sobol: carburetor ZMZ-4063.10 and diesel GAZ-560. However, the latter is extremely rare. The old ZMZ-402 engine was installed only on cars of the first years of production.

In recent years, the gearbox has been modernized, the reliability of which has been improved by switching to roller bearings for the intermediate shaft and larger bearings for the primary and secondary shafts. This gearbox works much quieter and longer than the previous one.

In January 2003, the Sobol family, together with the “senior” Gazelle family, underwent restyling. The design of the tail, including the hood, wings and bumper, was completely changed, and new lighting equipment appeared with large block headlights of complex shape. There is a new modern instrument panel and a more powerful heater.

In the spring of 2003, serial production of all-wheel drive versions of Sobol and Barguzin began, for which transmission units from the promising family of SUVs Ataman and all-wheel drive Gazelle were used.

In terms of cross-country ability, this model, of course, is superior to conventional rear-wheel drive Sobols, but it is still inferior to UAZ vans. It is rather intended for year-round movement on bad roads.

Unlike the Gazelle, the Sobol has a better ride and lower fuel consumption, but it also has a smaller load capacity - the van has only 750 kg. In addition, even the “low” Barguzin is not very suitable for the role of a family minivan: the seats are screwed to the floor, the layout of the interior cannot be changed independently, the interior, like in a van, is separated from the cabin by a partition (albeit not solid, but still impassable).

The directional stability of the Sobol is very questionable due to the overly sensitive power steering and inconsistency in the characteristics of the front suspension.

However, it must be taken into account that a taller car is not stable in turns, especially slippery ones, and there is practically no feedback from the power steering steering. Newer restyled models not only look better, but are also more comfortable and better assembled, and therefore are noticeably more expensive than pre-restyling ones.

On the secondary market, Sables are less common than Gazelles. They are more comfortable than the Gazelle, and the minibuses, which belonged to private individuals who used them as family station wagons, are less worn out and therefore preferable to commercial vans, especially those working for delivery companies. Cars with diesel engines are more economical, but they are expensive to repair, and due to poor fuel quality, premature wear can occur. First production cars with the ZMZ-402 engine, as well as with the ZMZ-406, are best avoided due to low quality.

Transmission

Transmission GAZ-2752 “Sobol”

Each of the engines listed above is paired with the same five-speed manual synchronized gearbox. It is connected to the engine via a standard friction clutch of a dry design, equipped with a hydraulic control drive. All-wheel drive versions of the Sobol van (GAZ-27527) are additionally equipped with a locking center differential and a 2-speed transfer case with a reduction gear.

GAZ-2752 “Sobol” 4x2 and all-wheel drive: bottom view.

Interior

The modernization has significantly changed the interior of the new GAZ Sobol 4x4 2022 model year. In particular, the list of options now available even in the simplest version has noticeably increased, the ability to work with a multimedia system has appeared, and the quality of fabrics and plastics has noticeably improved.

Control and management bodies

The center console has become much more angular, and due to this its size has increased. In its center there is an insert on which there are four round air ducts, a modest display of the multimedia complex with physical buttons and washers along the edges, and just below there are control units for climate and off-road options. Also on the dashboard there were several compartments for things and connectors for connecting external storage media.

There is no tunnel as such, but in the place where it is usually located, we managed to place: a lever for operating the gearbox, a parking brake, a cup holder and a pocket for small items. The driver's seat can be equipped with a folding armrest.

The large-diameter steering wheel has a comfortable grip and boasts several buttons located on the side spokes. Immediately behind it, in the deep cavity of the dashboard, you can find a rather informative instrument panel with a dial tachometer and speedometer, as well as a small trip computer in the middle.

Seating

The cabin seats are well made, have lateral support, adjustments using mechanical drives and are even heated. The cabin will accommodate two- and three-seater sofas, as well as a single folding seat near the door. Despite the fact that there is no functionality here, and the seats themselves are not very comfortable on a long journey, they are separated by good-quality armrests and can be transformed into two very comfortable sleeping places.

Maintainability and analogues

Some users talk about shortcomings of this model. The most unpleasant minus is the noise. It comes from different angles. The devices that make the most noise are:

• transmission lever cover;
• cabin steps;
• top of dashboard;
• motor shield near the holes for the pedals;
• steering shaft

All these places are covered with sound insulation, which helps reduce the noise level in the cabin. The van itself should also be covered with sound insulation. In winter, the cabin gets cold, and this is another drawback. Basically, eliminating it requires patience and a little time. It is necessary to disassemble the instrument panel completely and insulate it first.

Car interior design gas 2752
The van will also be purged, so you need to plan in advance to replace the seals on all doors. Subsequently, you need to take a closer look at the corners, from which it is blowing and how strongly. Gazelle and Sobol are different models. There is no need to compare them under any circumstances. All main running gears of the Sobol differ from conventional Gazelles. Not every master will use 2752 Sable combi. Some users are more lucky, some less so. For 150 thousand km, according to reviews from car owners, it is necessary to replace and lubricate the following parts:

• front hub;
• lubricate the units;
• ball;
• clutch assembly;
• install gas;
• flash your brains;
• the valve may burn out;
• Transmission.

  Gearbox diagram gas 2752 combi

According to car owners, this is still a small list of what can break. Easy maintenance and readily available spare parts. All this has led to the growing popularity of Sable combi. Sable combi is a popular model, but requires serious improvements in the quality of the units used. In contrast to the Sobol GAZ 2752 model, foreign manufacturers produce their own low-tonnage models. Ford:

• Transit;
• Transit Van.

GAZ presented two prototypes of the Sobol Next 4×4 Pros of the car

Features • The maximum permissible vehicle speed is 120 km/h.

A little about the history of the Sobol family

Serial production of cars of the GAZ-2752 Sobol family started in Nizhny Novgorod in 1998. By that time, the GAZelle had been in mass production for four years already, and it became obvious that the demand for cars of this class, which had not yet been completely mastered by the domestic automobile industry, turned out to be much higher than the wildest assumptions. Therefore, the range of modifications within the family grew; and, in accordance with market requirements, a related family was created - “Sable”.

The UAZ-3727 prototype is one of the “ancestors” of the GAZelle and Sobol.

The design team, under the leadership of Vladimir Chetverikov, relied on both domestic and foreign experience when creating the GAZelle family. In particular, for the promising development of NAMI (Central Research Automobile and Automotive Engine Institute) and UAZ engineers - the all-metal van "UAZ-3727", which did not go into production. Many also point out the more than obvious similarities between the GAZelle and Sobol and the third generation Ford Transit.

“Externally, there really was a common motive,” Vladimir Chetverikov could not help but agree with this analogy, “but this common motive - a half-hood layout - is typical for most cars of this class.”

The frame for all modifications of the Sobol was taken from the GAZelle, with the side members shortened (wall thickness 3.9 mm) and the wheelbase reduced from 2900 to 2760 mm. The all-metal Sobol van GAZ-2752 is a GAZ van shortened by 660 mm.

"Pre-styling" "Sable" of the first generation.

Since the GAZ-2752 Sobol entered the assembly line four years later than the GAZelle, it was not affected by the time of early modernization of the new model - with the replacement of multi-leaf semi-elliptical springs with few-leaf parabolic ones; Spicer drive axle on banjo, cabin reinforcement; fighting the boiling of antifreeze in the radiator already with the arrival of April warmth... We can say that “Sable” was cured of “childhood diseases” even before its appearance.

In 2003, Sobol, like GAZelle, underwent restyling, which significantly updated its appearance and interior. In accordance with the current “automotive fashion”, the tail design was updated, the rectangular headlights were replaced with modern drop-shaped block headlights. The instrument panel in the cockpit has also been updated and radically changed.

In February 2010, the Gorky Automobile Plant began producing a restyled family of this car, under the Sobol-Business brand. The package of modernized components and assemblies of this version is similar to the GAZelle-Business family. “Sobol” is presented in the price list of the Gorky Automobile Plant in a variety of options: an all-metal van or minibus, a flatbed truck or a universal chassis for installing all kinds of superstructures and special equipment.

Basic data for adjustments and control

Modifications

The main model and basic prototype is the GAZ-2752, which does not have windows, but does have a side door. Two doors at the rear provide better access to the interior of the van. In 2003, all cars in the Sobol series were restyled. GAZ-2752 can be produced as a cargo-passenger transport with 7 seats for passengers.

The all-metal cargo van GAZ-2752 Sobol is ideal for regular transportation of small volumes of cargo. The qualities for which consumers value the GAZ-2752 Sobol are reliability, unpretentiousness, and high maintainability. Many components of this car are borrowed from the Gazelle, which simplifies maintenance and search for spare parts.

The three-seat version of the GAZ-2752 Sobol is capable of transporting up to 870 kg of cargo with a cargo compartment volume of almost 7 cubic meters. The low loading height allows even very heavy items to be loaded into the van without any problems. In addition to the rear hinged doors, there is a sliding side door for loading.

Body

The body is all-metal, half-hood, has two hinged cabin doors, a sliding side door and two hinged rear doors (for vehicles with a medium roof) or one rear door that opens upward (for vehicles with a low roof).

1. For vehicles with an all-metal body.
2. For auto GAZ-2752 and mod. with two rows of seats.
3. For body with medium roof.

“Sable” and “GAZelle”: briefly about the similarities and differences

“Sobol” became a completely independent development by the engineers of the Gorky Automobile Plant. Despite the obvious similarity with the super popular GAZelle, this is a car of a different class (with a payload of up to 1 ton) and a different specific application. But, of course, there is a lot in common with the GAZelle: the same, unified cabin, engine, gearbox and clutch, as well as headlights, windows, mirrors and door handles.

The differences are as follows: frame with new side members, front suspension (independent double wishbone, pinless, spring, on ball joints); the rear suspension has different springs. In addition, the Sobol has a modernized brake system: the diameter of the front discs is 15 mm larger than that of the GAZelle, and at the rear, since the wheels are not two-wheeled, but single-wheeled, brake drums of a different design are installed. Instead of six wheel mounting studs with M18x1.5 threads and flange nuts, the Sobol has five M14x1.5 pieces for conical, purely “car” nuts (“from Volga”).

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The design of the rear cargo part of the van, as well as the interior of the cabin, in the Sobol is more reminiscent of a minivan than a GAZelle and compact trucks in general. Despite the fact that the Sobol van is 66 centimeters shorter in length than the GAZelle, the dimensions of the driver's cabin in the GAZ-2752 remain the same. Access to the rear row of seats is as convenient as possible - through a wide sliding side door. All GAZ-2752 Sobol vehicles are equipped with power steering.

Appearance

The photo clearly shows that the design of the car has undergone significant changes from all sides. The new body now looks very menacing and is in no way inferior to many European cars of this class, which is good news.

The front of the car is especially impressive. As before, it takes up very little space and is located at a significant slope to the road. At the very top you can see a huge rectangular windshield, which provides excellent visibility to the driver. The hood lid can boast of its embossed surface. The central part of the bumper turned out to be incredibly aggressive. Along the perimeter it is trimmed with a thick strip of unpainted plastic. The same material is also used to separate the main air intake system into several parts. The headlights have greatly changed their appearance. They are now rectangular and located at a large angle.

The lower part of the bumper boasts plastic reinforcement to make the car easier to drive on rough terrain and off-road. There are also special small recesses in which anti-fog optics are placed. The Barguzin version boasts several hooks for towing a car or other vehicle. They are hidden under the plastic, as well as under the license plate.

The profile part of the car acquired a rectangular shape, and also got rid of all the annoying sliding doors. Now you can get into the salon using a small door that occupies approximately one third of the entire body area. The massive windows, decorated with narrow black frames, also received a rectangular shape. The mirrors, trimmed with unpainted plastic, have increased in size. In the center you can find a lot of stepped relief, and below the car is decorated with wide arches with plastic lining and turn signals above the front wheels.

The rear of the car has a square shape. As before, there are a pair of doors here that open in different directions. They are also complemented by square windows with a black frame, a plastic handle, a small amount of relief and a platform for a license plate. The perimeter of the body is finished with plastic. The side lights are located on the side pillars, and the fog lights are located on the body kit below.

Modifications of GAZ 2217

There have been quite a lot of modifications of the Barguzin throughout its production. It should be noted that the minivan has undergone deep restyling twice. The first generation of 2217 cars was produced from 1998 to 2003. Then the second series of “Sable” began, which was produced until 2010. Unlike the previous model, it has the following changes:

• Rectangular headlights were replaced with teardrop-shaped headlights;
• The shape of the hood has changed;
• An improved instrument panel appeared in the cabin;
• The range of engines installed on the vehicle has significantly expanded.

The next time restyling took place in 2010, when the entire Gazelle family received improved equipment and became known as Gazelle Business. The level of comfort has also increased for the GAZ 2217 brand; the car acquired the name “Barguzin Business”.

Side view of gas 2217 Barguzin

This time the car received:

• Updated front bumper, which is now attached to the cab rather than to the frame;
• Eight available body colors;
• German instrument panel;
• Improved interior lighting;
• Improved stove heating;
• Adjustable steering column;
• Imported clutch from ZF Sachs.

Wheel pressure on sable

Vehicles of the Sobol family are passenger, utility and cargo vehicles. GAZ-2217 (bus)

GAZ-2752 (van)

GAZ-2310 (with flatbed)

Air pressure in tires, kPa (kgf/cm2)

front wheels: seven-seater bus – 260+10 (2.7+0.1) eleven-seater bus – 260+10 (2.7+0.1) GAZ-2310 and GAZ-2752 – 320+10 (3.3+0 ,1)

rear wheels: seven-seater bus – 270+10 (2.8+0.1) eleven-seater bus – 300+10 (3.1+0.1) GAZ-2310 and GAZ-2752 – 380+10 (3.9+0 ,1)

Please tell me what pressure to pump into the tires of the all-wheel drive SOBOL?

Engines GAZ-2752 "Sobol"

The following engines were installed on cars of the Sobol family, as well as on the Gazelle, from 1998 to 2006:

• “ZMZ-402”: carburetor 4-cylinder 8-valve engine with a working volume of 2.5 liters and a power of 100 hp; cylinder diameter/piston stroke – 92 mm; Max. torque – 182 Nm/2500 rpm. per minute
• “ZMZ-406.3”: carburetor 4-cylinder 16-valve engine with a working volume of 2.3 liters; power 110 hp; cylinder diameter – 92 mm; piston stroke – 86 mm; Max. torque – 186 Nm/3500 rpm. per minute
• “ZMZ-406”: injection 4-cylinder 16-valve gasoline engine with a working volume of 2.3 liters; power 145 hp; cylinder diameter – 92 mm; piston stroke – 86 mm; Max. torque – 200 Nm/4500 rpm. per minute

A small number of cars came out with the unsuccessful licensed diesel engine "GAZ-560" / "Steyr" (2.1 l) with a power of 85 hp, and its turbocharged modification "GAZ-5601" with a power of 95 hp.

The UMZ engine under the hood of the Sobol.

Since 2003, the production of the Sobol family has used injection 4-cylinder gasoline engines of the Euro-2 level - "ZMZ-40522.10" - 2.5-liter, 16-valve, 152 hp; cylinder diameter – 95.5 mm; piston stroke – 86 mm; Max. torque – 211 Nm/4500 rpm. per minute

Since 2008, the GAZ-2752 Sobol has been equipped with Euro-3 injection 4-cylinder gasoline engines - ZMZ-40524.10 (2.5 l, 140 hp, cylinder diameter - 95.5 mm ; piston stroke - 86 mm; maximum torque - 214 Nm / 4000 rpm) and Chrysler DOHC 2.4L (2.4 l, 137 hp, cylinder diameter - 87.5 mm, stroke piston – 101 mm, maximum torque – 210 Nm/4000 rpm)

Cummins diesel engine under the hood of the GAZ-2752 Sobol.

Since 2009, the Sobol family has been equipped with a 4-cylinder injection engine “UMZ-4216.10” (2.89 l, 115 hp, cylinder diameter - 100 mm, piston stroke - 92 mm; maximum torque - 235 Nm /4000 rpm), and since the fall of 2010 it is also equipped with a Cummins ISF 2.8L turbodiesel (2.8 l, 128 hp, cylinder diameter - 94 mm, piston stroke - 100 mm; maximum torque torque – 297 Nm/2700 rpm),

Salon

Fans of the car also received a noticeable improvement in the interior. The new GAZ Sobol Next 4x4 2022 model year now has a completely stylish and comfortable interior, which boasts all the most necessary modern options. Of course, only inexpensive materials such as fabrics and plastic are used for interior decoration, but their quality has noticeably improved, and numerous extraneous sounds made by interior elements while driving have disappeared.

The center console here is quite large and has a rectangular shape. All the most important things are in the middle. The main elements include the large display of the multimedia installation, which is controlled using several buttons located on the sides of the monitor. Below there is a small panel that includes switches for activating off-road options, and it all ends with heater and air conditioning control washers. On the sides of this entire structure there are four round deflectors. Like most vans, some elements of the tunnel are located on the dashboard. Here you can find a gear shift knob, various organizers and even one cup holder that is hidden in the dashboard. At the standard place of the tunnel there is only the parking brake handle.

A total of eight people can be in the car at the same time. Quite comfortable seats have been prepared for each of them, which boast good fabric finishing and soft filling. Those people who are located in the front can adjust their seats forward or backward using mechanical drives, as well as activate heating in cold weather. The salon has a pair of sofas designed for two and three people. Another place is located near the front door and can be removed as unnecessary. These seats are equipped with nothing other than seat belts and folding armrests in the center, but they can be folded out into an almost flat single sofa. There is also a lot of space left here for storing some things. The car doesn't even need a test drive to understand that it's great for traveling.

Cabin GAZ-2752 "Sobol"

It was with the advent of GAZelles and Sobols that our views on equipping the cabins of domestic trucks changed in many ways. In the second half of the 90s, when they began to spread, the interior trim in the cabins was perceived as nothing less than luxury. Judge for yourself: the voluminous plastic dashboard was unusual on a domestic truck, where previously painted metal surfaces reigned. The instrument cluster of the GAZelle had a tachometer, which at that time was not yet found on all domestic passenger cars, and the interior of the cabin was made of light molded panels instead of boring leatherette.

After restyling, working behind the wheel of the Sobol became even more enjoyable. Those who have used cars of the old and new versions will probably unanimously say that the updated panel is an order of magnitude higher and more convenient than the previous one. I’m glad that on top of the new panel they left a “glove compartment” for documents, and it is very roomy. Drivers who have to carry a lot of accompanying documents have more than once recalled with gratitude the GAZelle designers for this box.

Another successful discovery by Gorky engineers is a double cell for installing additional electronic devices. Many times, on cars of the first releases, a radio station was inserted instead of a radio (on an ambulance, for example, or on operational vehicles of law enforcement agencies) and there was simply nowhere to install “music”. In cars with the new dashboard, this problem was solved.

By the way, something special can be said about audio preparation in the cockpit. Initially, the place for the speakers was allocated somewhere at the level of the feet of the driver and passengers. After restyling, this annoying mistake was corrected, and a place was allocated for the speakers on top of the dashboard, so that they were directed directly at the windshield. This is a very good option from the point of view of proper sound distribution in the cabin - glass is a good screen for its reflection.

The interior heating in the Sobol cabin is good: it works efficiently, the air duct deflectors are located where they need to be. The lighting system has not only a common lampshade, but also lens lamps that allow you to use the light at night without disturbing the driver.

This is what the Sobol interior looked like before restyling.

Among the things that need revision in the modern Sobol cabin is the fleecy door upholstery. Here we need more hygienic material. Since this upholstery is poorly cleaned using improvised means, and during use it inevitably takes on an unsightly appearance, with stains.

The driver's seat, by modern standards, does not have a sufficient number of adjustments and is completely devoid of shock absorption. Instead of the damping suspension that has already become common on imported Odnoklassniki, ride comfort is ensured only by the seat cushion itself - this, of course, is a thing of the last century of trucks (including light-duty ones).

Just like the long gear lever sticking out alone from the floor. Modern light-duty trucks have long used compact joystick levers. And, of course, it’s also convenient to work long, but not on a trip with two passengers. Its moves are so huge that when working with a lever, you constantly need to “poke” it at the legs of the passenger sitting next to you.