"Gazelle" Next, all-metal van: specifications and photos

Among low-tonnage commercial vehicles in a special niche are all-metal vans. This class of cars, depending on the equipment is used both for the carriage of goods, and for the delivery of passengers. In addition, it is possible to use the machine in the cargo and passenger variant.

Interesting information about low-tonnage all-metal vans

In cramped city conditions, when the movement of large trucks is prohibited, the presence of this segment of cars, namely the machine series "Gazelle" Next (all-metal van), very seriously benefits from commercial structures in the organization of delivery of goods and goods.

In the article we will tell about all aspects of the car "Gazelle" Next. The all-metal van, the photo of which is given to your attention in the article, has a lot of interesting things about which it will be useful for every car enthusiast to know.

Basic types of all-metal vans

It is customary to divide this segment of cars into universal vans and special vans. Machines used for the delivery of various goods, in the absence of requirements for the provision of certain conditions at the time of delivery, refer to universal vans. These machines are able to protect the transported objects from mechanical damage and bad weather conditions. Their variants are produced with a tent or in the form of an all-metal van, for example, "Gazelle" Next (all-metal van).

Special vans are always equipped with additional equipment, often they are refrigeration, with an automation system. It ensures the safety of perishable goods during delivery. The purpose of special vans can be very different: from furniture transportation to transportation of products.

Automotive vans

In the world auto industry, all-metal wagons are produced by the following companies: Fiat, Volkswagen, Ford, Peugeot, Iveco, SEVEL - all foreign manufacturers. And from the Russian automakers should be allocated: VAZ, UAZ, MAZ, GAZ (for example, "Gazelle" Next - all-metal van). A more detailed assessment is to be given to a representative of Russian manufacturers.

Cars series "Gazelle" Next - the next approximation of Russian manufacturers to machines of this segment of foreign production. The cars of this formation have not yet been manufactured from the conveyors of the plant: a high-quality engine, a free cabin and a price that makes it possible to compete with foreign-made cars.

Conducting a conversation about all-metal vans, the prices for which are in the range of 1-2 million (and sometimes there are also more expensive ones), the cars representing the Russian manufacturer are allotted with a tempting purchase price. For example, in the "Gazelle" Next (all-metal van), the availability of a technical backlog from the world brands is advantageously compensated by the adaptation to local operating conditions, the real cost of maintenance and repair, and the tempting price-quality ratio.

Some information from the history of the machine

"Gazelle" Next - a van that belongs to the family of domestic small-tonnage vehicles. Serially the machine is produced by the Gorky Automobile Plant starting in 2013. Compared with the car "Gazelle-Business", the car is equipped with a comfortable and safer cabin, independent front suspension and power steering rack and pinion.

The automaker has a flexible production: it bought a robotic line for the production of cabins. On it, in fact without additional adjustment, cabs for different classes of these machines are manufactured. Also, the plant has modern equipment for painting works, including the introduction of cataphoretic priming, in which the cabin or body is completely submerged in succession in several baths, and the application of soil occurs due to electrodeposition.

Distinctive features of the machine

The eternal "disease" of cars of this brand - rusting wings - was cured by applying the following parts (parts) made of plastic in the "Gazelle" design. Also, a plastic solution has received such an important detail as the "pediment", to which the radiator, headlights and bumper are attached. This solution made it possible to obtain an easily removable stainless construction. And, if you remove the "pediment", you get full access to the hood of the car "Gazelle Next" (van). Although the place under the hood and without dismantling is quite enough, unlike the more dense overseas layout in cars of this class.

What's left of the old "Gazelle"

The new all-metal van "Gazelle" Next, the photo of which is presented in the article, clearly demonstrates what remains of the "Gazelle" Next from the previous model of the car. However, it is possible to consider a new cargo platform, too, because even in the base version this platform equipped with steel sides turned out to be wider in comparison with the cars of the previous generation.

The new all-metal van "Gazelle" Next took its frame structure from the previous "Gazelle", but it also contains significant differences, for example, plug-in elements. To create a longer base, they are made of thicker metal, which avoids folding with regular overload (which is very typical for operation in Russian conditions). Also changed the fastening of wiring, brake hoses, which is borrowed from foreign manufacturers and is now less prone to corrosion.

From the bottom of the car, an experienced driver will also discover many interesting points:

• An updated front independent suspension,
• More efficient braking system with a resource from thirty to forty thousand kilometers of run.

When examining the rear suspension there is no change - it remains from the previous "Gazelle", although it was modernized by installing instead of bushings, hinges for attaching shock absorbers and the presence of aluminum inserts between the springs and the chassis.

The operating time of the machine before the first maintenance is 20 thousand km, the manufacturer's warranty is one hundred and fifty thousand kilometers or three years of operation.

Consumer desires

The excess of the normative carrying capacity and recommended speed, which are typical for most Gazelle drivers, are reflected in the letters-appeals from consumers who come to the car factory support service. Designers are planning to increase the capacity of the internal combustion engine (for the next Cummins diesel engine of 2.8 liters and power of 120 horsepower is installed), which, in principle, is not necessary, since the internal combustion engine has traction to confidently accelerate the machine, and by the reserve of torque allows Make a dynamic loaded "Gazelle".

About price and quality

"Gazel Next" - a van, the cost of which is about 1.3 million rubles, will easily compete with the van "Ford Transit", which costs almost twice as much - about two million rubles. Vans Volkswagen and Mercedes are also in the price niche of about two million rubles, while Renault and Peugeot cost a little less - about 1.8 million rubles.

When voting ruble, the chances for the popularity of the new "Gazelle Next" car (van) as a low-tonnage van are very good. It remains a hope that the Russian auto industry will be aimed at improving the quality and reliability of machinery without significantly increasing costs, while absorbing all the best from foreign colleagues: reliability, comfort, and affordable maintenance throughout the entire service life.