Bus GAZelle NEXT 16+1+1. Photo GAZ
GAZelle NEXT is a family of Russian light-duty vehicles, serial production of which began at the Gorky Automobile Plant on April 9, 2013. The model (factory index A21RXX) differs from the previous new cabin of the NEXT generation with an ergonomic dashboard, airbags, electric windows and a number of innovations, as well as an extended wheelbase, a proprietary gearbox with joystick shifting, a new suspension (independent at the front) , new brakes and rack and pinion steering with power steering. Since 2014, the GAZelle NEXT series (A21RXX) has been supplemented with a two-cabin version (A22RXX), and since the spring of 2016 - with all-metal vans (A31RXX), including a combi version (A32RXX), on the basis of which small 14- 17-seater buses (A65RXX). Previously (since March 2014), the production of frame-panel city small buses of the Citiline series (A63R4X and A64R4X) with a reinforced chassis was launched. Since November 2022, a reinforced on-board model “GAZelle NEXT” (C41R92) with a total weight of 4.6 tons has been produced, on the chassis of which a 17-cc CMF and a 22-seater small bus A65R52 have been produced since the spring of 2022.
Detailed description and arrangement: 16, 18, 20 seats and more
The manufacturer produces three lines of GAZelle NEXT buses:
1) minibus – minibuses created on the basis of all-metal vans;
2) citiline – frame buses;
3) city – city buses with all the necessary equipment for comfortable travel of passengers with disabilities.
Minibus GAZelle NEXT 13+1+1. Photo GAZ
The company is constantly working to create and improve equipment, so there are practically no specific technical characteristics in the review. General information about the NEXT line and its individual lines is presented.
1) The minibus of the new Next family has a modern, bold look, combined with excellent functionality and practicality.
The Gazelle Next minibus based on an all-metal van is designed to accommodate up to 23 seats. The new generation of Next buses is maximally adapted to ensure that passengers experience comfort and complete safety.
This family includes several modifications, differing:
- destination: urban, suburban, tourist, school;
- capacity and dimensions: body length 5600 mm. equipped with a maximum of 14 seats, 6400 – up to 17, 6900 – up to 22;
- engine model and fuel type: gasoline (Evotech); diesel (ISF2.8); gasoline with LPG.
Peculiarities
- The interior has a high side door opening and a low electric step, making it easy for passengers to enter and exit. The step extends automatically when the side sliding door begins to open, and is retracted after it is closed.
- The window sill trim of the interior is made of molded ABS plastic , which easily allows for wet cleaning of the interior. Ten LED lights are spaced evenly throughout the passenger compartment, creating subdued lighting. Wear-resistant material with anti-slip properties covers the interior floor surface.
- The single space of the passenger compartment is made in light gray from molded panels covered with non-woven needle-punched material, which provides an aesthetic appearance, good sound insulation and practicality in maintenance. Convenient handrails are stretched along the entire length of the cabin for comfortable movement around the cabin and support for standing passengers.
- There are niches for bottles under the windows. The shape of the seats follows the contours of the passengers' bodies and ensures a comfortable fit.
- The use of a modernized rear suspension and live rear axle , as well as a new brake system with disc brakes on all wheels, ensure reliability and a high level of active/passive safety. Upgraded springs and a reinforced frame ensure structural strength and high endurance of the vehicle. Increased reliability due to additional leaf springs
- Improved ride quality
- Optimized kinematics
Interior of the GAZelle NEXT bus. Photo GAZ
- Buses can be effectively used both for route transportation (up to 22 passengers) and as corporate or tourist transport (there are modifications for 14 and 17 passengers). The design of buses allows for the transport of standing passengers.
- Based on the bus, various types of special equipment : a bus for transporting people with limited mobility, a bus for transporting children, a bus for transporting passengers at airports, an executive bus, etc.
- Rich standard equipment. Wide range of options.
pros
Benefit:
- Service interval is 20 thousand km.
- Low cost of ownership
- Equipping with gas equipment
Safety
- Increased body rigidity
- Programmable crumple zones
- Two-point seat belts
- High level of active and passive safety
Comfort
- European level of comfort
- Ergonomic seats
- High side door opening
- Electric low step
Basic
- Passenger capacity – 14-22.
- Guarantee against through corrosion – 8 years. 8
- Warranty – 3 years.
- Wide range of equipment as standard
- European level of comfort
- Rear disc brakes
2) The Gazelle NEXT Citiline bus is manufactured in modifications for suburban and urban transportation, tourist, and school. Based on the bus, it is possible to manufacture vehicles for specialized transportation.
Small class city bus GAZelle Next Citiline 18+1. Photo GAZ
Peculiarities
- The bus body is a powerful load-bearing frame made of high-strength steel pipes, lined with galvanized steel sidewalls and fiberglass panels, which is mounted on the “NEXT” chassis.
- A fundamentally new frame method of building a car made it possible to increase the width and height of the body and provide a new level of comfort for bus passengers.
- The bus has a wide and spacious interior , the height of which (190 cm) allows most passengers to stand at full height. The large glass area provides excellent visibility and “airiness” of the entire structure, ideal for tourist buses operating on sightseeing tours. Four rows of seats allow the bus to combine high capacity and maneuverability in urban environments.
- The new principle of organizing the interior made it possible to separate the driver's seat from the passengers . Now the driver is not distracted while driving. At the same time, it is easy for him to control the boarding and disembarking of passengers.
- Hand grab bars are conveniently located throughout the passenger compartment, providing passengers with the ability to move around with support anywhere in the cabin.
- The interior trim made of plastic panels makes it easier to clean the interior and reduces noise levels. Floor covering made of wear-resistant material with anti-slip properties.
- A swing door with an electromechanical drive, controlled from the driver's seat, and a low step will ensure ease of entry and exit.
- Natural ventilation of the interior through sliding windows and roof hatches . As an option, it is possible to install air conditioning in the passenger compartment.
- Stop demand buttons located throughout the cabin and the “Stop” light display inform the driver of the passenger’s desire to stop the bus at the desired stop.
- The presence of two additional heaters ensure a comfortable temperature in the cabin even in severe frost. The climatic comfort of the driver is ensured by the MAHLE climate system.
- The interior lighting is provided through spacious window openings. At night, LED lights are used, evenly distributed throughout the passenger compartment.
- For people in the priority category, city shuttle buses are equipped with an additional stop signal button and a seat with an increased width.
- School buses have special requirements to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. All models of buses for transporting children comply with GOST requirements.
Advantages
Benefit:
- Possibility of transporting standing passengers
- Increased passenger compartment volume
- Low cost of ownership
- Low unit cost per seat
- Complete set with gas equipment
Safety. The buses are designed on the basis of the time-tested and road-tested GAZelle NEXT chassis, which has been modified specifically for passenger transportation. The chassis has been modernized to meet increased safety requirements.
Comfort:
- Comfortable comfortable passenger seats
- Large glazing area
- Electric service door
- Efficient heating system
Bus GAZelle City. Photo GAZ
3) GAZelle City is a low-floor bus with an extensive list of advantages:
- Large storage area. A wide platform in the central part of the cabin allows passengers in a wheelchair, people with baby strollers, or simply standing passengers to comfortably accommodate themselves. The site is equipped for wheelchairs with a ramp for entry/exit.
- A folding ramp provides ease of entry/exit for people with a stroller and passengers with limited mobility.
- The wide door opening and electrically operated double doors ensure quick and easy boarding and alighting of passengers.
- One step login. The use of an original frame with a lowering in the central part made it possible to provide a truly low floor level.
- Tall and spacious interior. A distinctive feature of this model is its high and spacious interior. The glazing area is increased by 30%, and the total length is up to 6620 mm.
- Comfortable seats. A distinctive feature of the seats is a combination of comfort and practicality. To ensure increased durability, the seats have a vandal-resistant plastic base, a removable cushion and a softly padded backrest, which is covered with lint-free material and is easy to replace. Seat comfort and ergonomics have been tested through focus group testing.
Gas A64r42 Gazelle Next Fuel Consumption
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The archive contains two color options, each in a separate magazine and packaged in PDF. The scale of the model is 1:43. Experience and accuracy are required for assembly.
A little about the prototype.
GAZelle-NEXT modification GAZ-A64R42 is a modern minibus designed for urban passenger transportation, which, according to the manufacturer, should replace the traditional GAZelle minibuses traveling along the roads of Russian cities. The city bus is almost completely identical to the intercity modification of the GAZ-A63R42, which means it retains all its main advantages in the form of an affordable price, unpretentious operation and ease of maintenance.
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The model is printed on 160 g/cm paper, 4 A4 sheets. I started the assembly from the floor of the body, then the steps, arches, and frame.
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Modifications: A64R45, A65R32, A64R42, A65R52 and others, main technical characteristics
The following modifications are of particular interest to Internet users:
- GAZ-A64R45 is an urban model with 18 seats, a five-speed manual transmission, overall dimensions - 6088x2530x2720.
- GAZ-A65R32 is a city model with a capacity of 16+1+1, equipped with a Cummins ISF2.8 diesel engine, a five-speed manual transmission, overall dimensions - 6900x2068x2750.
- GAZ-A64R42 is a bus designed for heavy passenger traffic, comfortable and inexpensive to operate, equipped with a Cummins diesel engine, 18 seats.
- GAZ-A65R52 is an all-metal class A bus with a passenger capacity of 19 seats and a Cummims 2.8 diesel engine.
- GAZ-A63R42 is a spacious commuter bus with a soft ride. Average fuel consumption 10 liters. 100 km is suitable for cost-effective passenger transport. The number of seats is 18. The engine is Cummins diesel.
- GAZ-A65R35 is an all-metal bus with an EvoTech 2.7l gasoline engine and an Italian OMVL gas engine. There are 16 seated passenger seats and one standing seat in the cabin.
- GAZ-A67R42 is a school bus designed to transport children from 6 to 16 years old in the amount of up to 22 people.
- GAZ-A65R33-60 for urban transportation with an Evotech engine (A274) or an Evotech bi-fuel engine (A275) with LPG, capacity – 16+1+1 (Extended chassis).
- GAZ-A65R35-61 for urban transport, with a capacity of 14+3+1 (Extended chassis), is equipped with an Evotech engine (A274) or an Evotech bi-fuel engine (A275) with LPG.
- GAZ-A65R25-60 with a capacity of 13+1+1 (Standard chassis) is equipped with engines of three models: gasoline Evotech, diesel ISF2.8 and gasoline with LPG.
- GAZ-A62R35-60 is a suburban modification with a capacity of 16+0+1 (Extended chassis) and is equipped with engines of three models: gasoline Evotech, diesel ISF2.8 and gasoline with LPG.
Cost and service
It is best to buy a passenger gazelle here in Nizhny Novgorod, the car will be new, without defects and with discounts. Our employees will help you choose the equipment that is suitable for your work area.
The price of a passenger Gazelle largely depends on the chosen modification. So, the cheapest is a gasoline rear-wheel drive minibus with 8 seats. Its cost is approximately 1 million rubles. The most expensive solution will be an all-wheel drive diesel for 13 people, which will cost 1.4 million rubles.
You can also buy a Gazelle Next bus in two fuel levels: gasoline and diesel. The cost remains virtually unchanged. Thus, a new passenger gazelle will cost you one and a half million rubles.
Engines
at crankshaft rotation speed, rpm 110 149.6 3400 88.3 120 3600 78.5 106.8 4000 78.5 106.8 on gasoline; 76.7 104.3 on gas 4000 Maximum torque, net, N m kgcm at crankshaft speed, rpm 330 33.6 1800-2600 295 30.0 1600-2700 220.5 22.5 2350 150 220, 5 22.5 on gasoline; 219 22.3 on gas 2350 150 Cylinder operating order 1-3-4-2 1-3-4-2 1-2-4-3 1-2-4-3 Crankshaft rotation speed in idle mode, rpm minimum increased 750 5000 800 50 3000 800 50 3000 Direction of rotation of the crankshaft observed from the fan side right right Right Right Power reserve from one refueling when driving on all types of fuel 870 ECU 475 single Total capacity of the gas cylinder system, cubic meters. To signal the driver, there are call buttons installed in each row of passenger seats in the bus interior and above the passenger door.
