Gazel "Next" passenger: specifications, photos and reviews

After Anderson, the former CEO of General Motors, was appointed head of the GAZ Group of Companies, the automotive giant took a course to develop new ideas and manufacture a popular minivan. In the winter of 2012, a new commercial vehicle of a new generation was introduced at the Moscow Motor Show - GAZelle-Next.

"GAZelle Next" (passenger) - photo and design characteristic

The novelty was designed on the basis of its predecessor GAZelle-Business. In 2010, the "Business" model captures most of the CIS market (LCV format of commercial vehicles). And what is interesting - still enjoys great popularity among motorists of many countries, including Europe. The characteristics of GAZelle-Business allow you to be at the level with models of a similar class. To build this model, production of parts, assemblies and mechanisms of well-known manufacturers from abroad was established. Its cost will pleasantly surprise domestic buyers. By the way, what is the price for GAZelle-Next? Passenger model will be available for only 700-900 thousand rubles.

What's new in the car?

The low-tonnage, commercial passenger "Gazelle-Nexst" has quite a lot of differences from its predecessors. First of all it concerns dimensions. The new model of the company "GAZ" has the following dimensions:

• Height of the car - 2140 mm;
• Length "GAZelle-Next" - 5637 mm;
• The width of the new model is 2070 mm.

In addition, the novelty has got a stylish and safer cabin. This includes:

• Windshield made of high quality and the most safe material (glass and nitrogen dioxide).
• Large and strong rear-view mirrors, reinforced with an additional rack.
• A beautiful radiator made by Italian designers.
• Ergonomic headlights, hood, front bumper and company logo.

And what about the cab?

Fans of this model can now sleep peacefully, as changes for the better have touched and the car salon "GAZelle-Next" bus. Convenient and ergonomic seats (if desired with heating), perfectly executed insulation of noise and vibration, a truly "European" torpedo with a lot of controllers and devices - all this creates a pleasant impression about the new Gazel-Next passenger model.

Security

The cars that have already entered mass production have an improved, European driver and passenger safety system. So, there were airbags from the driver and his two passengers. Do not forget about the seat belts, which will go on sale with voltage regulators, which are equipped with each new "GAZelle-Next" passenger. The photo of the salon is presented below.

As we see, the work of designers deserves attention.

Technical characteristics of the new "GAZelle-Next" bus

This concludes our review. With pleasure you can describe the new features and characteristics of the minibus "Gazelle-Next". Passenger model has passed several stages of modernization. The new braking system allowed the developers and engineers to provide the model with an ASR system that prevents the towing (rolling) of the wheels on an icy or snow-covered roadway.

Also there will be an ABS system of the last generation and a new system of dynamic stabilization, not yet used in domestic cars of this type. The use of electronic systems will pleasantly surprise customers who decide to purchase a car "GAZelle-Next" (passenger version).

The engineers and the steering, which will be equipped with a rack hydraulic amplifier, did not remain without attention. The front independent suspension will ensure the operation of GAZelle-Next on the road with a smooth and more stable course.

Engine and transmission

As for the engine, the new passenger Gazelle-Next will operate using a diesel engine with a turbine (Cummins), up to 2.9 liters and a capacity of 130 "horses."

A five-speed manual gearbox was borrowed from the GAZel-Biz truck. It performed well in the test tests and has excellent characteristics. The diesel engine has a fairly economical fuel consumption: at a speed of 100 km / h, the fuel consumption is 11.5 liters, and in the urban stream (up to 60 km / h) - 9 liters.

True, many motorists "complain" about fuel consumption because of low-quality diesel fuel. Diesel engine Cummins corresponds to all European standards (for emission into the atmosphere of CO2) - EURO 5 and 6.

Do not forget the developers and the cooling system. Specialists have been enlarged the area of the radiator. The purge compartment itself was withdrawn separately. All this "beauty" engineers could place in a relatively small engine compartment.

The group company GAZ has placed high hopes on the new model and assumes that GAZelle-Next passenger will win the recognition of domestic motorists, and the entire LCV market. However, time will tell.

What are the reviews of "GAZelle-Next" (passenger modification)?

The company "Giant Inc", engaged in independent research in the automotive market, conducted a survey, which involved more than seven thousand independent car users. Many car owners were pleased with the fact that the low price for Gazelle-Next. Passenger model - one of the cheapest from a series of machines "Business".

The results of the survey showed that 72% of the owners and drivers of this car were satisfied with the new acquisition. More than 90% of the surveyed respondents noted the new interior of the car, its convenience and ergonomics. All the reviews can be found on the main website of GAZ.

More than 70% of owners were satisfied with the new diesel engine and its fuel consumption. In addition, almost all respondents noted the absence of problems when starting a diesel engine at low temperatures, and this type of motor has its own unpleasant nuances.

A few tips that will be useful when buying a "GAZelle"

When buying a used car "GAZelle" it is not worth looking for "disguised" dents, cracks, scratches and so on. The fact that the seller is easier to reduce the total price of the car, he fumbles with straightening and painting.

If you are going to buy a used "GAZelle", before buying, go to the car market and calculate how much the parts and components are for the car. Perhaps it will be much more profitable to buy a "GAZelle" with small problems at an affordable price, and then fix the problem.

If the car you need for work, then through holes in the bonnet will be a plus. The work of the engine and the whole car will not affect this, and the product will decrease, like its price. In addition, the market is now full of durable plastic hoods. They will last longer, and to replace such a hood is easier.

Do not pick on every little thing, sooner or later you still have to change something. Details of domestic cars are "expendable", that is, they will need to be changed after a certain period. There are so many offers on the car market that you spend more time looking at the offers, in the end, you will really save.

Finally

The car "GAZelle" has long become "popular" on domestic roads. Many do not trust this car, but in vain. After the change of leadership in the company "GAZ" production was set to produce a car of European quality. We hope that in a few years the car "GAZelle" will not yield in terms of its characteristics to the eminent WV, Mercedes, Iveco.

So, we found out what the Gazel-Next passenger, design and price reviews have.