GAZ "Sable Barguzin 4X4": specifications, photos and reviews

It is believed that there are no minivans in our country, and there were none. Automakers were fully confident that there was no particular need for machines of this class. However, in the last few years the situation has changed dramatically. Then there was demand. And at Gorky Automobile Plant began to produce a car "GAZ Barguzin" 4x4.

Let's see what kind of car this is, consider the specifications, as well as the feedback of the owners.

History

At the end of 1998, at the Gorky plant, the production of Sobol cars was mastered. These cars were produced on the basis of "GAZel". From the popular model "Sable" was characterized by a shorter wheelbase, an independent suspension in the front, and also was designed for carrying capacity up to 900 kg.

The Sobol lineup includes minibuses GAZ 2217 or Sobol Barguzin and a GAZ 2752 van. In 1999, the plants began to produce model 2217 with a low roof. Here the designers managed to lower it by 100 mm, and also to install the rear lift door. In this configuration, the car became a minivan.

In honor of the winds

It should be said that the Sobol Barguzin is a modification of the GAZ 22171 minibus. The car received its name in honor of the powerful winds that blow at Baikal. Compared with the base version, it turned out to be more comfortable. The machine is characterized by good handling and stability. "Barguzin" 4x4 has an index of 22171 and is equipped with a full drive. It is intended for passenger traffic in particularly difficult road conditions. Acquire this machine for work in rural roads, as well as for tourism and country recreation.

Packages

Generally, the generation of these cars is quite controversial. According to official dealers, consumers are offered all-wheel drive vehicles of the Barguzin 4x4 model (Gas 22177, GAZ 22171). However, all the same dealers claim that there are also normal versions, as well as, in addition, more than 10 different bundles. Here you can get confused. There is a visual difference in four-wheel drive cars - this is the height of the body. For all-wheel drive minivans, it is 2200 mm, while conventional ones have a height of 2100 mm.

Appearance

As for the exterior, many people like it. The external data of these minibuses (or minivans) is quite pleasant. The design of the second generation of cars, which have been produced since 2003, features new large, as if slanting headlights, an updated radiator grille. So, the body looks quite modern. Plus here there are new lateral mirrors which now paint as well as a body. Mirrors are equipped with a drive and heating.

But the rear door is a bit distressing. They did not provide for any heating, or a cleaner for glass. Therefore, if you travel in dirty conditions, then the review through it is very difficult. Still, the drivers do not speak very well about the side door. In order for it to work properly, it needs to be lubricated frequently, and also often regulated.

Salon

By the interior it can be said that it resembles a small-sized room. At the sizes the volume of salon is enough decent space. As for the driver's seat, it is very comfortable and quite ergonomic, like many domestic cars.

In the cabin of the car, everything corresponds to the time. Everything is modern, functional, all management bodies work in the way they should and are designed. True, here's the steering wheel was old, double-spoke. Although many consider the three-spoke design more convenient. All buttons, levers, instruments do not cause a negative, use them as conveniently as possible.

The instruments are now under a semicircular visor. Torpedo received smooth lines. But the plastic in the second generation did not get any better, it remained the same cheap, with gaps.

However, it must be said that the car's interior is well soundproofed. A novelty on these parameters can be entered in the list of "luxury". Seats are improved. Some of the armchairs are equipped with armrests. In separate complete sets there is a folding table. Near it, the seats are arranged as a "coupe". Seats are set tightly, so redevelopment is impossible in principle.

Barguzin 4x4 - technical specifications

Cars depending on the configuration may have a gasoline engine ZMZ 406 in 123 horsepower, or the same gasoline engine "Chrysler" in 133 horsepower. Fuel consumption for both engines is almost the same, according to the documentation will be about 12 l / 100 km. Sometimes sellers offer such "Soboli" with diesel engines.

Transmission - the most simple, mechanical, five-speed. As for the all-wheel drive vehicle "Barguzin" 4x4, engineers used a single-lever GAZ 2307 dispenser.

Hydraulic brakes with vacuum dual-circuit amplifier. The system is equipped with a brake fluid level sensor, and it is also possible to regulate the pressure in the system.

The steering is performed in the same way as in all other cars from GAZ. The system "screw-ball nut" has a hydraulic booster.

Suspension spring for all-terrain equipment, and front-wheel versions are equipped with a front two-link spring suspension, and rear - spring. Judging by the reviews of many drivers, the car suffers from problems with the front suspension. Car owners claim that the hub nut is tightened. Therefore, a stubborn bearing often breaks .

Also motorists write that the suspension can easily pass more than 300 thousand km. Good moments - it's maneuverability, visibility, patency on the ground.

How does it go?

Owners in their reviews note that the minivan has a sufficiently high landing, excellent overview. Powerful motors provide a guarantee that even among cars, the car will be on the level. First you need to get used to management. Even the slightest movement of the steering wheel turns on the hydraulic booster, and it, in turn, immediately turns the wheels. Front shock absorbers are slightly weak, on the potholes the front part is swinging. The rear springs are not soft enough, so on our roads the rear part is thrown up.

For a car "Barguzin" 4x4 distant wanderings are not particularly suitable. The maximum declared speed is only 120 km / h. Drivers claim that even at 110 km / h the ride is already becoming not very comfortable, besides, fuel consumption is increasing.

However, the situation changes dramatically when the roads end. Here, off-road, you can completely open and learn this car in a new way. The all-wheel drive Gorky minivan is a real SUV. According to the characteristics of the car "Barguzin" 4x4, whose photo you can see below, almost not inferior to the cars of the Ulyanovsk plant.

This car was on the road "Silk Road". There, the minivan repeatedly pulled out of the mud combat SUVs, which are simply tightly tied. Machine drags in any conditions. However, do not get too much mud. The car can get stuck in a rut from the trucks, but you can not always find a tractor.

Price policy

What is the cost for minivan "Barguzin" 4x4? The price is another positive quality of this off-road car. A new all-wheel-drive vehicle in the basic configuration can be purchased in the region of 500 000 rubles. Used car at the age of five can cost about 200 thousand.

So, we found out what kind of minivan the technical characteristics, design and price are. As you can see, Barguzin is an excellent and inexpensive alternative to modern foreign cars such as Mercedes Vito and Volkswagen Transporter, and also all-wheel drive.