"Gazelle Next" (all-metal van): review, technical specifications and reviews

Dimensions of the Gazelle Business tilt body

In the “Business” modification, the first generation Gazelles have been produced since 2010, the GAZ-3302 board has a load capacity of 1.5 tons, the car is equipped with a PVC fabric awning. Body dimensions of the Gazelle awning:

• length – three meters (total length of the car – 5.48 m);
• width – 1.9 meters.

The height from the base to the top of the awning is 2.57 meters, from the body base to the top - 1.57 m. The sides themselves have a height of 0.38 m, the total length of the Gazelle side is 5.44 m.

The GAZ-3302 awning has high strength and durability; its service life during normal operation is at least 10 years. The material is waterproof, frost-resistant, and can withstand temperatures from -35 to +70 degrees Celsius.

The volume of the body with an awning is nine cubic meters, here you can transport:

• building materials;
• timber;
• equipment and machines;
• things when moving from one apartment to another;
• rolled metal;
• furniture.

The GAZ-3302 has a three-seater cabin (designed for two passengers and a driver), the car is ideal for transporting small volumes of cargo, the low height of the platform allows for convenient loading and unloading. The rear and side sides of the car are folding and made of metal.

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Gazelle Next characteristics.

1. Gazelle Next with the characteristics of an onboard platform, cargo and cargo-passenger all-metal vans is presented in the table below by 19 models.

1.1. Gazelle Next with an onboard platform: 3-year warranty or 150,000 km, maintenance interval - 20,000 km, galvanized cabin, 8-year warranty against through corrosion. Cabin for 3 or 7 seats. Wheelbase 3145 and 3745 mm. The sides open on 3 sides, providing maximum access to the cargo and facilitating the loading process. The height of the sides is 400 mm. The height of the rectangular body awning is from 1800 to 2200 mm. The floor of the onboard platform is protected by a wear-resistant coating and equipped with mounting eyes.

1.2. Gazelle Next is an all-metal cargo van with a 3-seater cabin.

Cargo compartment volume up to 13.5 m3. Interior height 1927 mm. Two wheelbase options, warranty, maintenance interval - the same as the on-board group. Galvanized body, 8-year warranty against through corrosion. Upgraded 330 Nm gearbox with remote drive. Diesel and petrol engine. Power up to 149 hp

1.3. Gazelle Next is an all-metal cargo-passenger van (combi). The cabin is 7-seater. The cargo compartment is located behind the second row of seats. The car combines the advantages of a truck and a comfortable minibus. A wide sliding door provides easy access to the rear of the cabin. The rear row seats fold down into a comfortable sleeping area. At the same time, there are places under the seats for storing various kinds of things. The backs of the front seats have folding tables, a convenient container with trays on the right, and a shelf for things above the heads of the front passengers with access from the second row.

2. Brief characteristics of engines for Gazelle Next trucks (flatbed and all-metal vans).

2.1. Diesel (Cummins) ISF2.8s4129Р. Diesel, with turbocharging and charge air cooler. The number of cylinders and their arrangement is 4, in-line. Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm 94×100. The working volume of the cylinders is 2.8 liters. Compression ratio 16.5. Maximum power, kW (hp) 88.3 (120) at 3600 rpm Maximum torque, net, N m (kgf m) 270 (27.5) at 1400–3000 rpm

Also used is the ISF2.8s4R148 diesel engine with maximum power, kW (hp) - 110 (149.6) at 3400 rpm. Read more about diesel fuel grades here.

2.2. Evotech (A274) gasoline, with an integrated microprocessor control system for fuel injection and ignition, four-stroke, Ulyanovsk Motor Plant. The number of cylinders and their arrangement is 4, in-line. Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm - 96.5×92. Cylinder displacement, l - 2.69. Compression ratio 10. Maximum power, kW (hp) 78.5 (106.8) at 4000 rpm. Maximum torque, net, Nm (kgfm) 220.5 (22.5) at 2200–2500 rpm.

Data on motor gasolines are given in the article of the same name.

2.3. Bi-fuel with HBO. Gasoline, with an integrated microprocessor control system for fuel injection and ignition, four-stroke. Model A2755, Ulyanovsk Motor Plant. Designed to operate on gasoline and liquefied petroleum (propane-butane) gas of PA or PBA brands. Has the engine characteristics of the A274 model. The maximum power, kW (hp) when running on gasoline is the same, when running on gas - 76.7 kW or 104, hp. Maximum torque, net, Nm (kgfm) when running on gasoline 220.5 (22.5), when running on gas 219 (22.3).

Liquefied petroleum gas is discussed in this article.

3. Gazelle Next - characteristics of components and assemblies.

3.1. Cabin. Comfortable and spacious. Excellent ergonomics and attention to detail are the hallmarks of the Next salon. The highly efficient Delphi climate system installed in Next provides excellent performance in cooling and heating the interior, as well as defrosting the windshield. Effective exhaust ventilation and a cabin filter clean the air in the cabin. An on-board computer with the main parameters of the vehicle is installed on the instrument panel. The brightness of the dashboard illumination is adjustable. The basic package includes Brose electric windows, electric heating and electrically adjustable side mirrors. Comfortable driver's seat with improved anatomical support and five adjustments. Optimal rigidity and shape of the seat allow you to sit comfortably behind the wheel. Many niches, drawers and compartments (in the instrument panel, behind the wall of the footrest and under the driver's seat) allow you to have everything you need at hand on the road.

3.2. The front suspension is double wishbone independent. A modular design is used, combining a subframe, suspension guide vane, steering mechanism and anti-roll bar. The suspension provides a smooth ride, road stability and precise control.

3.3. Rear suspension - two longitudinal, semi-elliptical springs with additional springs and anti-roll bar.

3.4. Gearbox - mechanical, 5-speed. The use of SKF bearings, Hoerbiger synchronizers, as well as grinding of gear teeth makes the Next vehicle's gearbox silent, allows you to change gears with less effort and increases the reliability of the unit as a whole.

3.5. Steering. Steering mechanism with power steering, rack and pinion type. The power steering pump is a vane type, double acting. The steering column is tilt adjustable.

3.6. Brake control. The service brake system is dual-circuit with a hydraulic drive and a vacuum booster. Braking mechanisms: front wheels – disc, rear wheels – drum.

Spare brake system - each circuit of the service brake system.

Parking brake system with mechanical cable drive to the brake mechanisms of the rear wheels.

3.7. Electrical equipment. Type of electrical equipment: DC, single-wire. The negative terminals of power supplies and consumers are connected to the housing. Rated voltage - 12 V. Battery - 6CT-75VL or 6CT-85VL.

4. Gazelle Next. Characteristics of buses.

Passenger capacity 17 - 19 people. Warranty up to 3 years or 100,000 km, service interval 20,000 km. Large glazing area. Modern level of comfort and safety. Spacious interior with a height of 1900 mm. Modern components and assemblies from the world's leading manufacturers.

The characteristics of Gazelle Next buses are given in the table.

5. Characteristics of Gazelle Next for special purposes. In addition to the version with an on-board platform, in the form of an all-metal van and bus, Gazelle Next is used in the form of vans for various purposes, mounted on a car chassis.

5.1. These are manufactured goods vans, isothermal vans, sandwich vans, refrigerated vans, bread vans.

The manufactured goods van has high quality characteristics - sealed seams that protect the cargo from moisture and snow, a plastic coating that protects the metal from corrosion, and high structural strength as a whole.

The insulated van has special properties: its internal sides are covered with harmless food-grade galvanized steel, and the design of the product is distinguished by the presence of thermal insulation. The temperature inside the van is maintained using foam panels with a thickness of 5 to 10 cm. The thicker the panel, the better the thermal insulation properties of the van, the more demanding the cargo can be. But regardless of these indicators, any isothermal vans reliably protect their contents from precipitation and fluctuations in air temperature. The outer surface of the van is covered with plastic, which protects the metal sheets of the structure from corrosion and significantly extends the life of the product. The sandwich van has similar characteristics.

Gazelle Next with a refrigerated van is the best option for transporting goods that require a certain temperature regime. By maintaining the air temperature from +120 C to -200 C, it is possible to transport perishable products, plants, medicines and much more.

The design of the bread van is panel-frame. The steel frame is externally covered with a special clad coating that protects the van from environmental influences and is resistant to corrosion. The inner layer is environmentally friendly galvanized steel, which, due to its food-grade coating, is optimally suited for contact with food. Between them there is a heat-insulating material - polystyrene foam, with a thickness of 25 to 40 mm. The ceiling of the van is lined with plywood, which prevents the formation of excess moisture inside and contributes to the safety of the transported product. Ventilation hatches are also installed inside. The van is illuminated at night. The number of trays may vary depending on the needs of the consumer. Inside the van is divided into compartments by removable partitions. The number of compartments corresponds to the number of doors in the van.

5.2. In addition, special equipment is also installed on the Gazelle Next chassis. These are telescopic hydraulic lifts, dump bodies, fuel tankers, milk tankers, and tow trucks.

The telescopic auto-hydraulic lift based on the Gazelle Next is ideal for installation, construction and repair work at a height of up to 14 m. The main tasks of aerial lifts are servicing electrical networks and communication lines, working with advertising structures and air conditioners.

Dump body: internal dimensions of the platform with the standard version - 3090 x 2010 x 615 (mm), body volume 3.45 m3, body volume with extension sides - 6.9 m3, load capacity 1.5 tons. Unloading on 3 sides.

Characteristics of Gazelles Next with other special equipment are given on various websites selling cars.

Characteristics of GAZon Next vehicles (medium-duty truck) are given in this article.

Body dimensions of Gazelle Farmer

The GAZ-33023 (Gazelle Farmer) truck is also flatbed, but unlike the GAZ-3302 it has a double cab, and the dimensions of the Gazelle truck body are smaller by the length of the cabin. The body of 33023 Farmer has a length of 2.34 m, a volume of 4.5 cubic meters, the width and height of the awning are the same as that of model 3302.

GAZ-33023 is used in agriculture and is also intended for transporting teams of repairmen and emergency services workers to sites. The carrying capacity of a car with a double cab is equal to one ton, the car has a very affordable price - all foreign analogues are much more expensive.

Cargo compartment

No matter how great a truck may be in terms of design, comfort and power, if it is not good enough at its main purpose - cargo transportation, it can be forgotten about the success of the model in the commercial vehicle market. And given that many modern drivers are spoiled by European vans, the creators of the Gazelle simply had to make the new car comfortable for transporting cargo of various sizes.

It turned out quite well. Moreover, many believe that the cargo compartment is the main advantage of the car over its competitors. When designing it, engineers took into account the requirements of drivers working on old Gazelles. The price of the basic version of the car includes flooring and trim, which, as a rule, are presented as options. At the same time, very good materials were used, and not some thin chipboard, which is enough for a month of active use. The walls are lined with good polystyrene foam, and thick glued plywood is laid on the floor. It has holes for removing the frame and lifting eyes. Surprisingly, all this is said about domestic cars.

The tall cargo doors can be opened to 90 or 270 degrees. In the first case, they are fixed in the open position with steel hinges included in the basic package, and in the second - with the help of magnets (one on the body, and the second on the door). The cargo compartment volume is 13.5 m3. In the future, smaller versions with a lowered roof or a shortened body should appear.

Dimensions of Gazelle with extended base

The extended Gazelle brand began to be produced at the Gorky Automobile Plant in 2002, the first to be produced was model 330202 based on the GAZ-3302 flatbed truck. In contrast to the standard 3 m platform, the 330202 model has a body length of 4.2 m, and the platform can be extended to 5.1 m.

The extended Gazel 4.2 m has a body volume of 15 cubic meters. m, is designed for transporting long cargo that does not fit in a standard truck. The advantages of the GAZ-330202 over heavy-duty vehicles are the maneuverability of the vehicle and the ease of transporting small quantities of cargo. In the extended version of the vehicle, the wheelbase is increased from 2.9 to 3.5 meters, the load capacity remains the same as that of the base truck 3302.

Gazelle van: body dimensions

Vans of various types (manufactured goods, isothermal, grain, furniture) are installed on chassis 3302 and 330202; they are manufactured by various companies. The GAZ enterprise also produces all-metal vans in various modifications; they are united under the common brand GAZ-2705. The Gazelle all-metal van is produced in different modifications:

• in three- and seven-seat versions;
• with standard and high roof.

A 3-seater and a 7-seater cargo vehicle have different internal dimensions, a three-seater vehicle is designed to transport cargo, a 7-seater is a utility vehicle.

Specifications

Both engines work in tandem with a 5-speed manual transmission and have rear-wheel drive. The front suspension is independent, spring, with wishbones. And the rear one is dependent, spring, “beam-bridge” type. As for the brakes, the Gazelle Next (an all-metal van) is equipped with disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. The dimensions of the car are 6277/2068/2753 mm, and the ground clearance is 170 mm. The curb weight of the car is 2530 kg, for the Combi version - 2650 kg. Fuel tank volume – 80 l.

Dimensions Gazelle Next

The Gazelle Next model is a second-generation LCV class vehicle, a commercial vehicle produced since 2013. The Next brand is also available in various bodies. The flatbed truck is the base model, its body dimensions are as follows:

• length – 3.089 m;
• height (from the base to the top of the awning) – 1.8 m;
• width – 1.978 m.

Like the first-generation Gazelle, the Next model provides for the installation of an extended body of 4.2 and 5.0 m. The wheelbase of the new LCV car in the standard version is 3.145 m, in the extended version - 3.745 m (the distance between the axles is increased by 0.6 m). The Gazel Next Farmer model still exists. Like the base car, the Farmer is equipped with a PVC awning; the body length of this car is slightly longer than that of the GAZ-33023, it is 2.4 m. The load capacity of the base flatbed truck is 1.5 tons, the Farmer model is 1.2 tons.

In 2015, GAZ began serial production of all-metal Next vans. The new car has a cargo compartment length of 3.63 m and a height of 1.93 m. Built on an extended base, the van has a body volume of 13.5 cubic meters. m, in the standard version - 9.5 cubic meters. m.

There are two versions of this model - it is produced in three-seater and seven-seater versions, the machine is intended for commercial use and private use. There are many cars of this class on the global automobile market, but LCV Gazel Next cars have one important advantage - the price. The Russian brand costs on average 30 percent cheaper than all foreign analogues, while spare parts for a GAZ car are easier to buy than for a foreign car. Of course, some problems with cars happen, but any foreign car can break down, only the cost of repairing a foreign car will be much higher than a Gazelle.

There are many parameters that a person who decides to buy a truck should pay attention to. This includes both engine power and fuel consumption. An important factor in the choice is the overall dimensions of the body.

The characteristics of the body are very important for a cargo vehicle, since the efficiency of the vehicle in solving the tasks assigned to it depends on them. Therefore, you should find out about the size of this part of the car in advance.

In our country, trucks manufactured by GAZ are especially popular. There are quite a lot of models, so the body size of the Gazelle and its various variations can vary significantly.

Therefore, you need to understand perfectly how the standard Gazelle differs in this characteristic from other models available today.

Motor

Commercial vehicles, as a rule, are equipped with diesel engines, and the Gazelle Next (an all-metal van) is no exception. The main power unit is a 2.8-liter Chinese Cummins ISF engine. Car enthusiasts know it from the GAZ Sobol and Business models. The only difference is that this engine now produces 30 more horsepower. This was achieved thanks to an updated gearbox, which allows you to significantly boost the engine. Surely the engineers could add another ten horsepower, but then the car owner would have to pay a completely different transport tax. Therefore, the indicator is 150 hp. With. decided to stop.

A three-ton car consumes 14 liters of diesel fuel in the combined cycle, which is quite significant. As a counterbalance to this, we can put quite “peppy” acceleration, which the products of the Gorky plant were not previously famous for. The maximum speed of the car is 130 km/h.

In addition, the car will be equipped with a gasoline power unit. It will be a 2.7-liter engine, also known from older models. The main reason why they decided to leave it was the prospect of installing gas equipment, which is widespread among commercial vehicle drivers.

Similar indicators for the Farmer model

The Farmer model differs from the previous version, first of all, in its cabin, which is double. It is also onboard and equipped with an awning. Naturally, the body dimensions are somewhat different:

• Length – 2.34 m;
• The width is the same as in the “Business” variation;
• Height - from 1.57 at the lowest point to 2.57 at the top.

The useful volume of this machine is 4.5 cubic meters. This option is very popular in the agricultural sector, where it is necessary to simultaneously provide not only the transportation of goods, but also an increased number of passengers.

Features of the NEXT model

The ergonomics in the cabin of the cargo version are similar to those of a passenger SUV. Driver's seat with anatomical support, climate control system. But the most valuable thing is the air suspension of the rear axle, which ensures a smooth ride even on rough roads, which is important for driving on our roads.

The ergonomics of the cabin, seats and doors, new designs of power steering, braking and cooling systems, and the presence of a comfortable footrest put the comfort of this car at the level of the best foreign brands.

Extended Truck Parameters

The extended Gazelle uses the base from the GAZ-3302. But manufacturers were able to significantly increase the usable space of this vehicle. Now you can purchase two options for this configuration:

• With a platform length of 4.2 meters;
• And in an enlarged version, up to 5.1 m.

That is, the minimum available volume that the owner has at his disposal is fifteen cubic meters. These are already very serious indicators, allowing for the transportation of quite large loads at a time.

Modification "Van"

The all-metal Gazelle, known as the Van, is designed for transporting goods that require more reliable protection than can be provided by a tent covering. For example, it is actively used by furniture companies and organizations that supply food products within the same city or at a short distance from it.

The basis of the model is the GAZ-2705 base. Today the manufacturer offers several variations of this model range:

• Cargo-passenger. With a cabin for seven people;
• Cargo - with a standard cab.

Naturally, the parameters of the cargo part of the vehicle are somewhat different. The width is the same - 2.975 m. Height - 1.84. Booths vary in this indicator, so it may vary. Length – 2.98 for cargo and 1.97 for cargo-passenger version.

As a result, the following difference in useful volume is obtained: minimum 6.0, maximum 9.0 cubic meters. The carrying capacity also differs: the cargo configuration is capable of transporting up to 1.35 tons of cargo, its alternative is up to 950 kilograms.

Indicators for the Next model

Next is a model range of domestic cars that has been on sale since 2013. The main distinguishing feature is the rethinking of the entire cabin of such vehicles, which has become much more modern, more technologically advanced and more convenient for the driver and his passengers. Next parameters are as follows:

• Onboard base model: length/maximum height of the awning/width – 3.089/1.8/1.978;
• Extended options with indicators of 4.2 and 5.0 meters;
• Choosing the Farmer Next option allows you to get a double cab, but a shorter body length - 2.4 m.

All-metal vans are also offered to consumers. The standard cab version has a body length of 3.63 meters. There is access to an option that can carry seven passengers. Naturally, the useful cargo volume also changes: from 13.5 to 9.5 cubic meters.

Price

To buy a GAZelle NEXT, find an official GAZ dealer in your city, on our website you can do this on the GAZ dealers page