Eurofura Gazelle: review of the model range with video, engine specifications

About the manufacturer

Light-duty Gazelle trucks are produced by the Nizhny Novgorod Automobile Plant. The car was created during perestroika, when the planned economy collapsed, and the newly born Russian market demanded small transportation.

In 1994, the GAZ-3302 was put on the conveyor. He was given the name "Gazelle". As soon as it appeared on the market, it immediately became a people's car, occupying a niche in the budget version of the automotive industry.

The first Gazelle model

In 2005, the plant in Nizhny Novgorod assembled the millionth copy of the Gazelle, which proved the popularity and demand of the vehicle. Vadim Bulavinov, who was the mayor at that time, called the car socially significant for Nizhny Novgorod production.

lines of cars are produced based on Gazelles :

• minibuses;
• trucks;
• flatbed trucks;
• refrigerators.

The Gazelle Next Eurotruck, intended for international travel, also began production. However, more on that later.

General characteristics of cargo Gazelles

Each model range has general similarities. They depend directly on the requirements for the truck. For example, a Gazelle semi-trailer with certain types of body is used to transport goods whose storage and movement requires low temperatures.

Purpose and benefits

The car specializes in light-duty urban transportation , where there is not enough room for turns. Narrow streets, dead-end roads or traffic jams, crowded highways are not a problem.

The compact truck is highly maneuverable, which has become an advantage for urban conditions. He can drive up to any dead end or narrow passage to deliver goods to a store, warehouse or other outlet.

Furniture, building materials, chemicals, and food are delivered by vans. Iron horses become assistants during household relocations to a new apartment or for transportation of private business owners.

This is what the 2022 Gazelle Next model looks like:

The low frame height adds convenience during loading and unloading operations. The time for tenting is reduced to a couple of minutes. Raising goods to a level of one meter is not at all difficult compared to standard onboard structures.

At the very beginning of production, the machine’s units were mounted for gasoline. Now designers are developing a line of models running on liquefied gas. New models are entirely focused on engines that consume diesel fuel.

Dimensions and load capacity

There are three vehicle configurations. Depending on the type, their dimensions are as follows:

• length – from 4.81 to 6.709 meters;
• width – from 2.03 to 2.09 meters;
• height – from 2.3 to 2.57 meters.

By the way! The carrying capacity of a light-duty vehicle ranges from 0.9 to 1.5 tons, but owners strengthen the springs and frame, which makes it possible to increase the load by 0.5 tons.

"Gazelle" with a tilt semi-trailer

The design of the long-length truck allows it to carry loads of up to 7 tons when traveling to distant areas. At the same time, maneuverability is not reduced .

You also need to know how many liters of tank the truck has, so as not to disturb the total tonnage.

By the way! Sometimes the Next model could carry up to 12 tons of cargo. Carriers have repeatedly boasted of such tricks.

Design Features

Regardless of the model, the trucks are equipped with:

• all-metal three-seater cabin, the interior of which is made of hard plastic;
• fabric upholstery of seats;
• aerodynamic cabin shape, reducing fuel consumption;
• mechanical seat adjustment;
• large panoramic windows;
• mechanical window lifters;
• durable plastic bumper;
• drop-shaped headlights;
• cargo platform.

The connecting head, with which the semi-trailer is attached to the cab, is missing.

Driver's seat in GAZ-3302

Engine Specifications

The creators paid special attention to the unit under the hood. Among the features of the device:

• cylinder diameter – 110 mm;
• piston stroke – 125 mm;
• rotation speed – 2400 rpm;
• maximum torque – 422 Nm (43.1 kg/m);
• compression ratio – 17;
• rotation speed (maximum torque) – 1500 rpm;
• engine overall dimensions – 948 x 698 x 970 mm;
• weight (modification E-2) – 477 kg.

Under the hood of Gazelle 3302

Old style gazelle stove design

The cabin is equipped with supply and exhaust ventilation systems. With natural ventilation, air enters the vehicle interior through lowered door windows and exits through the cracks in the interior panels of the front doors, the sunroof, as well as ventilation windows on the rear side pillars and rear windows of buses.

With forced ventilation, the windows and sunroof are closed, the outside air is forced into the cabin by the heater fan without blowing. Passing through the heater body and bypassing its radiator, the air enters the cabin. To do this, move the lower handle on the control panel to the extreme left position and turn on the electric fan. Direction of air flows along the sa-

the bosom is regulated by rotary deflectors.

Forced ventilation should be used in hot weather at low speeds and in parking lots. At speeds above 50 km/h, the interior is ventilated even when the electric fan is turned off only due to the high-speed air pressure. The cabin (salon) is heated with hot air. Passing through the heater radiator (included in the engine cooling system parallel to the main radiator), the air is filled and supplied to the passenger compartment. The heater casing consists of three plastic parts connected by metal brackets and screws. The casing contains a radiator, an electric fan and two central dampers connected between the

Heating and ventilation control panel: 1 – air flow distribution regulator; 2 – main heater electric fan switch; 3 – switch for the electric fan and electric pump of the additional heater; 4 – air temperature regulator

Main heater: 1 – air duct for supplying air to the driver’s feet; 2 – electric motor wiring block

for fan; 3 – heater casing; 4 – wiring harness block for the heating and ventilation control panel; 5 – wiring harness block for connecting the electric drive of the heater valve; b – drive cable for central dampers; 7 – right damper block; 8,10 – damper drive levers of the right and left blocks; 9, 15 – connecting rods of the dampers of the right and left blocks; 11 – air duct for supplying air to the feet of passengers in the front row of seats; 12 – bracket for fastening the sheaths of the damper drive cables; 13 – drive cable for the air flow distribution flaps for blowing the windshield, front door glass, at the feet of the driver and front row passengers; 14 – drive cable for the air flow distribution dampers to the central and side ventilation grilles; 16 – heating and ventilation control panel; 17 – cross member of the heater mounting bracket; 18 – left damper block

Elements of the main heater: 1 – air flow distribution flap for blowing the left side of the windshield, the left front door glass and the driver’s feet; 2 – damper for air flow distribution to the central and side ventilation grilles; 3 – left side of the heater casing; 4 – electric fan; 5 – upper part of the heater casing;

The lineup

The creators presented several variations of the truck. Technical characteristics and equipment directly depend on the assigned functions.

GAZ-3310 "Valdai"

"Bolshevik" among small cars. The Valdai is a truck tractor developed on the Gazelle platform for transporting large, lightweight cargo that is unprofitable to transport in 20-ton vans.

The vehicle's maneuverability makes it possible to work in urban environments. The vehicle is also adapted for long-distance transportation.

Valdai model

The comfortable cabin accommodates three people and has a sleeping bag. The hood, mudguards, and engine compartment panels are covered with sound insulation, which significantly reduces operating noise, making the ride comfortable, as if you were driving a passenger car.

The MMZ D-245.7 engine is freely placed in the engine compartment. At the bottom, the power unit is protected by fireproof basalt linings. The block head has four spark plugs, so at a temperature of -15 the D-245.7 engine starts easily.

The equipment of the Gazelle Next truck includes spring suspension, pneumatic drive, and anti-lock braking system. The machine has increased protection against accidents.

Unlike other cargo trailers, the truck maneuvers perfectly in the opposite direction - it reverses.

On a note. GAZ specialists decided to change the geometry of the front axle beam and made it lower by several millimeters. Therefore, the platform has a low loading height, which greatly facilitates the process of placing goods inside.

Here's how this truck with a semi-trailer-tractor train turns around on the highway:

Dimensions of the Gazelle Eurotent:

1. The length of the trailer is 7.5 and 11 meters.
2. The volume of the platform with a Euro awning is 82 cubic meters. m.
3. Loading capacity – 5-7 tons.

canopy is available in two versions:

1. The double Euro curtain moves to the sides.
2. Valve method - the awning is manually rolled up.

GAZ-3302

The second name is “Farmer”. The iron horse is designed for cargo and passenger transportation. The cabin seats five people. The tilt body lifts up to a ton.

Van volume – 13 cubic meters. m, the height of the awning is 2 m. The extended wheelbase of the standard version of the car allows you to install a platform 3.1 meters long with an area of ​​6 square meters on the base. m.

"Farmer"

The curtain is attached to a metal frame with or without sides. Unloading is done through the rear gate or by opening one of the sides. The Gazelle truck is also adapted for overhead work with a truck crane.

Technical indicators:

1. Diesel engine, developed jointly with the Austrians, CUMMINS isf 2.8, 148 hp.
2. Torque – 1120 rpm.
3. Engine life is 150,000 km.
4. Two radiators: one cools the liquid, the second for boost.
5. The trailer is equipped with a hydraulic vacuum braking system with two receivers.
6. The weight of the eurotruck with an awning is 1.8 tons.

Information: the curtain can be equipped with a lockable gate for sealing cargo. This will allow for international transportation.

Other models

The following vans are produced on the basis of the Gazelle Next Eurotruck:

1. Isothermal - the base is assembled from sandwich panels with a low thermal conductivity coefficient. Frozen foods or vegetables are transported in such containers.
2. Manufactured goods - for transporting furniture, household chemicals and other household products that do not depend on temperature conditions.
3. Bread - dense panels with several side doors.
4. Van for a mobile auto repair shop.

"Gazelle" with an isothermal trailer

Fuses and relays Gazelle 3302 2705

Cars considered are Gazelle 3302 (Gaz 3302), Gazelle 2705 (Gaz 2705) with old and new fuse blocks, equipped with ZMZ 402, ZMZ 405 and ZMZ 406 engines 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2 002 , 2003. 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.

fuses gazelle injector, carburetor.

The old style fuse box is located on the left under the instrument panel.

Layout of fuses in the block Gazelle 3302 (Gazelle 3302) and Gazelle 2705 (Gazelle 2705) of the old model.

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Fuse box of the new type Gas 3302 (Gazelle 3302) and Gazelle 2705 (Gaz 2705).

Located on the left under the instrument panel cover.

To access the fuses, press the latch and remove the block cover.

diagram of the location of fuses in the block of the new model.

purpose of fuses.

Fuse box in the engine compartment Gazelle 3302 (Gazelle 3302) and Gazelle 2705 (Gazelle 2705).

An additional fuse box is installed on the shelf bracket for mounting the battery under the hood.

old type block.

fuse link B at 30 A protects the circuits of lighting devices, and fuse link A at 60 A protects all circuits except the starter circuit and lighting devices.

a new type of block.

90 A fuse link A protects the generator circuit and lighting circuits, and 60 A fuse link B protects all other circuits except the generator, lighting and starter circuits.

A fuse box with four fuses is installed on vehicles equipped with an anti-lock brake system.

The turn signal relay is installed on the front end under the instrument panel on the left side.

In order to remove the relay, disconnect the connectors B of the wire harnesses and unscrew the nuts A.

Gazelle relay under the hood.

1 – main relay of the engine control system;

2 – relay for the electromagnetic clutch for turning on the cooling system fan;

3 – fuel pump relay;

4 – starter relay.

Electrical circuits.

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Electrical equipment of GAZ-2705 vehicles with ZMZ-4025 and ZMZ-4026 engines

1 – direction indicator; 2 – headlight; 3 – turn signal repeater; 4 – windshield washer motor; 5 – engine compartment lamp; 6 – courtesy light for the rear seats of the cab (for vehicles with two rows of seats); 7 – cabin lighting lamp; 8 – lampshade illumination of the cargo compartment; 9 – generator; 10 – voltage regulator; 11 – fuse box in the engine compartment; 12 – starter relay; 13 – spark plug; 14 – transistor switch; 15 – ignition distributor; 16 – ignition coil; 17 – lower fuse block; 18 – switch for lamps for lighting the rear seats of the cab (for vehicles with two rows of seats); 19 – sound signal; 20 – switch for rear fog light lamps; 21 – central light switch; 22 – EPHH control unit; 23 – EPHH system switch; 24 – solenoid valve; 25 – ignition switch (lock); 26 – starter; 27 – battery; 28 – instrument cluster; 29 – fuel level indicator in the tank; 30 – voltmeter; 31 – turn signal indicator lamp; 32 – backup lamp; 33 – warning lamp for emergency drop in brake fluid level; 34 – control lamp for turning on the high beam headlights; 35 – control lamp for turning on the side light; 36 – warning lamp for coolant overheating; 37 – instrument illumination lamp; 38 – coolant temperature indicator; 39 – tachometer; 40 – oil pressure indicator; 41 – coolant temperature indicator sensor; 42 – coolant overheat warning lamp sensor; 43 – parking brake warning lamp switch; 44 – parking brake warning light breaker; 45 – warning lamp sensor for emergency drop in brake fluid level; 46 – oil pressure indicator sensor; 47 – direction indicator switch; 48 – cigarette lighter; 49 – upper fuse block; 50 – radio receiver; 51 – portable lamp socket; 52– alarm switch; 53 – turn signal switch; 54 – brake signal switch; 55 – reverse light switch; 56 – switch for the electric motor of the additional heater and the electric pump for the heating system (for vehicles with two rows of seats); 57 – fuel level indicator sensor in the tank; 58 – resistor of the electric motor of the additional heater (for cars with two rows of seats); 59 – electric pump for the heating system (for cars with two rows of seats); 60 – electric motor of an additional heater (for cars with two rows of seats); 61 – heater motor switch; 62– signal lamp sensor for emergency drop in oil pressure; 63 – heater motor resistor; 64 – heater electric motor; 65 – wiper switch; 66 – windshield wiper relay; 67 – windshield wiper motor; 68 – rear light; 69 – fog light lamp; 70 – reverse lamp; 71 – side light lamp; 72 – direction indicator lamp; 73 – brake signal lamp; 74 – additional fog light; 75 – license plate light; 76 – warning lamp for emergency drop in oil pressure; 77 – warning light for minimum fuel reserve in the tank.

Electrical equipment of GAZ-3302 and GAZ-2705 vehicles with engines of the ZMZ-406 family

1 – direction indicator; 2 – headlight; 3 – turn signal repeater; 4 – switch for lamps for lighting the rear seats of the cab (vehicles with two rows of seats); 5 – engine compartment lamp; 6 – courtesy light for the rear seats of the cab (for vehicles with two rows of seats); 7 – canopy lighting (front seats) of the cabin; 8, 9 – lampshades for lighting the cargo compartment (GAZ-2705 with two rows of seats); 10 – starter relay; 11 – fuse box in the engine compartment; 12 – generator; 13 – battery; 14 – starter; 15 – battery switch; 16 – remote battery switch button; 17 – coolant overheat warning lamp sensor; 18 – coolant temperature indicator sensor; 19 – oil pressure indicator sensor; 20 – warning lamp sensor for emergency drop in oil pressure; 21 – diagnostic block; 22 – switch for (rear) fog light lamps; 23 – central light switch; 24 – diagnostic indicator lamp; 25 – lower fuse block; 26 – windshield washer motor; 27 – sound signal; 28 – portable lamp socket; 29 – canopy lighting of the onboard platform (GAZ-33021); 30 – driver signal switch; 31 – driver signal buzzer (GAZ-33021); 32 – alarm switch; 33 – upper fuse block; 34 – direction indicator switch; 35 – ignition switch (lock); 36 – warning lamp sensor for emergency drop in brake fluid level; 37 – parking brake warning lamp switch; 38 – parking brake warning lamp breaker; 39 – instrument cluster (P3 – tachometer; P5 – voltmeter; P6 – coolant temperature indicator; P7 – oil pressure indicator; P8 – fuel level indicator in the tank; H7 – warning light for emergency drop in oil pressure; H8 – warning light for coolant overheating ; H16 – indicator light for direction indicators; H19 – indicator light for minimum fuel reserve in the tank; H20 – indicator light for high beam headlights; H54 – indicator light for generator malfunction; H56 – indicator light for emergency drop in brake fluid level; H59 – indicator light for turning on the side light ; Н66–Н69 – instrument illumination lamp); 40 – windshield wiper control relay; 41 – heater fan motor switch; 42 – cigarette lighter; 43 – brake signal switch; 44 – turn signal switch; 45 – reverse light switch; 46 – fuel level indicator sensor in the tank; 47 – switch for the electric motor of the additional heater and the electric pump of the heating system (GAZ-2705 with two rows of seats); 48 – radio receiver; 49 – resistor of the electric motor of the additional heater (GAZ-2705 with two rows of seats); 50 – electric pump for the heating system (GAZ-2705 with two rows of seats); 51 – electric motor of an additional heater (GAZ-2705 with two rows of seats); 52 – heater motor resistor; 53 – electric motor (fan) of the heater; 54 – wiper switch; 55 – windshield wiper motor; 56 – rear right light (H70 – fog light lamp; H72 – reverse light lamp; H74 – brake signal lamp; H76 – side light lamp; H78 – turn signal lamp); 57 – license plate light; 58 – left rear light (H71 – fog light lamp; H73 – reverse light lamp; H75 – brake signal lamp; H77 – side light lamp; H79 – turn signal lamp); 59 – fog light lamp (GAZ-2705); 60 – ignition coils; 61 – ignition control unit; 62 – absolute pressure sensor; 63 – engine control system coolant temperature sensor; 64 – knock sensor; 65 – synchronization sensor; 66 – electromagnetic valve EPHH; 67 – fuse (ignition system); 68 – spark plugs.

Electrical equipment of GAZ-3302 and GAZ-2705 vehicles with engines of the ZMZ-405 family

A9 – fuel module; B1 – oil pressure indicator sensor; B2 – warning lamp sensor for emergency oil pressure drop; B5 – warning lamp sensor for emergency drop in brake fluid level; B7 – coolant temperature indicator sensor; B8 – coolant overheat warning lamp sensor; B12 – fuel level indicator sensor; B13 – fuel level indicator sensor in the right tank (GAZ-33027); B17 – accelerator pedal position sensor; B46 – speed sensor; B57 – sensor for turning on the electromagnetic fan clutch; B64, B70 – temperature sensors; B72 – oxygen concentration sensor (for cars with an exhaust gas converter); B74 – crankshaft synchronization and speed sensor; B75 – mass air flow sensor; B76 – throttle position sensor (electronic throttle unit of the ZMZ-40524 engine); B91 – phase sensor; B92 – knock sensor; B97 – rough road sensor; D7 – anti-lock brake system control unit (installed on some cars); D21 – heating and ventilation unit control panel; D23 – engine control unit; D27 – instrument dimmer; E1 – left headlight; E2 – right headlight; E9 – left side direction indicator; E10 – right side turn signal; E16 – courtesy light for the front seats of the cab; E17 – cargo platform lighting lamp (GAZ-3302, -33021, -33027); E18, E19 – lampshades for lighting the cargo compartment of vans; E20 – passenger compartment lighting lamps (right); E27 – rear left lamp; E28 – rear right lamp; E30, E64 – license plate lights; E35 – engine compartment light; E59 – cigarette lighter; E60, E61 – passenger compartment lighting lamps (left); E63 – lamp of the running board; E65 – courtesy light for the second row of seats (for vans with two rows of seats); E71 – glove compartment lighting lamp; F1-F4 – spark plugs; F41 – additional fuse block; F42 – upper fuse box; F43 – lower fuse box; G1 – generator; G2 – battery; H1, H2 – sound signals; H6 – driver signal buzzer (GAZ-3302, -33021, -33027); H62 – left side light lamp; H63 – right side lamp; H70 – rear left fog lamp; H71 – rear right fog lamp; H72 – left reversing lamp; H73 – right reversing lamp; H74 – left brake light lamp; H75 – right brake light lamp; H76 – left tail light lamp; H77 – rear parking light lamp, right; H78 – left rear turn signal lamp; H79 – right rear turn signal lamp; H98 – left low beam lamp; H99 – right low beam lamp; H100 – left high beam lamp; H101 – right high beam lamp; H102 – left front turn signal lamp; H103 – right front turn signal lamp; K1 – starter relay; K3 – windshield wiper control relay; K7 – signal relay; K9, K46 – relay; K12 – turn signal switch; K13 – breaker for the parking brake warning light; K16 – remote battery switch (for buses); K36 – relay for turning on the electromagnetic clutch; K40 – headlight switch relay; M1 – starter; M2 – heater fan electric motor; M4 – windshield wiper motor; M5 – windshield washer pump electric motor; M8 – electric pump for additional heater (for buses and vans with two rows of seats); M10 – electric fuel pump; M20 – electric motor for additional heater (for buses and vans with two rows of seats); M38 – electric drive for headlight range control (right); M39 – electric drive for headlight range control (left); M43 – heater valve gearmotor; P2 – instrument cluster; R12 – heater motor resistor; R13 – resistor of the electric motor of the additional heater (for buses and vans with two rows of seats); S1 – switch for the starting system and instruments; S3 – lamp switch for the second row of seats (for vans with two rows of seats); S5 – alarm switch; S6 – switch for electric motor and electric heater pump; S9 – switch for direction indicators and headlights; S12 – windshield wiper switch; S13 – push-button switch for remote battery switch (for buses); S14–fuel level sensor switch (GAZ-33027); S29 – reverse light switch; S30 – brake light switch; S31–switch for the center differential lock warning lamp (for vehicles with a 4×4 wheel arrangement); S36 – driver signal switch (GAZ-3302, -33021, -33027); S39 – light switch; S52 – parking brake warning lamp switch; S54 – switch for checking the serviceability of signal lamps; S60 – glove compartment lamp switch; S62 – switch for the right lamps for lighting the passenger compartment of buses; S63 – switch for the left lamps for lighting the passenger compartment of buses; S73 – auxiliary heater motor switch (for buses and vans with two rows of seats); S116 – headlight range control switch; T1-T4 – ignition coils; U1 – radio receiver; Х38, Х51 – socket blocks; X53 – pin block; Y19-Y22 – electromagnetic injectors; Y23 – idle speed regulator; Y46 – canister purge valve (for vehicles with a fuel vapor recovery system); Y48 – electromagnetic clutch for shutting off the engine cooling system fan; (I) – turning on the rear lights of vans and buses; (II) – chassis option; (III) – option with two fuel tanks; I – pin numbers

Where can I buy

It is better to buy a Gazelle road train from official dealers produced by GAZ and Chaika-Service . The average price for this model range varies from 105,000 to 1,780,000 rubles , based on the technical characteristics and basic equipment.

You can buy it on lease or on credit. Used vehicles are also available on the Internet.

Having examined all the nuances of the people's car, we can conclude that this car will remain on the Russian market for many more years. And talented designers will refine it to perfection. Consider the truck's fuel consumption in advance. This indicator cannot be changed.

It's better to buy a new car. Used ones can often break down, causing accidents and wasting money.