"GAZelle-Next", van all-metal: specifications and reviews of the owners

A lot of people were waiting for when a commercial van was finally launched on GAZ. And at the international motor show "Commercial Transport" in September 2015, the company's representatives showed everyone a new "GAZelle-Next", a van all-metal. On the basis of this car will also be issued a bus and cargo and passenger modification.

According to the director of development of commercial vehicles, the company is busy developing a whole range of models for the modern market. It is believed that these products will become the main ones in the model range of GAZ.

"GAZelle-Next" (van all-metal) should make quite a powerful competition to the existing leaders of these markets: Fiat and Mercedes. As experts say, the excellent technical characteristics of the new model should surpass the analogues of foreign production. Also the car should become popular due to its value, and the excellent value for money of "Neksta" will be a guarantee of success. Let's see what a new commercial truck is.

Geometry

"GAZelle-Next" is an all-metal van made in the maximum possible size for such a format. The length is 6157 mm, width with mirrors - 2513 mm. The height of the car is 2753 m. The wheelbase is 3545 mm. The weight of the car - depending on the modification, but no more than 3.5 tons. The minimum clearance was set at 170 mm.

What can the new GAZelle-Next?

Commercial cargo version in the van format is capable of transporting about 13.5 cubic meters. M of any cargo. In the cargo-passenger version, six passengers can fit, as well as 9.5 cubic meters of cargo. The bus is designed for 16 passengers.

These are excellent indicators. If you compare "GAZelle-Next" (all-metal van) with the most popular commercial Sprinter, then the body size differs only slightly. Mercedes can hold 13.4 cubic meters. M.

Appearance

The car is beautiful. Yes it is. Its appearance is quite modern and does not produce a repulsive impression. The front part is an exact copy of the onboard "Next", but behind the doors - all in a typical for such cars style. On the doors are made punching, which many seemed superfluous on the onboard model, but here they got a beautiful finish. Now they are stretched along the sides. The look stops only on the body extensions, but as the manufacturers assure, the serial models will be painted by another technology, and there will be no seams at all. Look at what the new "GAZelle-Next" looks like, the all-metal van, - the photo of the body is in the article.

There is an opinion that the body will not be affected by corrosion as well as the onboard elder brother. Each part is made of galvanized steel, as well as fiberglass. You can distinguish the modifications on the rear glazing. In the metal glazing will be, but in fiberglass - no. Here's what the new "GAZelle-Next" looks like, an all-metal van - photos show it.

Salon

Inside the front, everything remained the same as on the onboard model. However, something has been updated. Now on the dashboard is installed a special joystick to control the gearbox, and in fact there used to be a traditional lever-selector.

As for the bus and the cargo-passenger car, they have more serious differences.

"GAZelle-Next", the van is all-metal, has a cabin with a triple layout. The cargo compartment, as already mentioned, has a volume of 13.5 cubic meters. M. The side walls of the cargo part are finished with fiberboard. The floor is covered with a special plywood with increased resistance to wear and moisture. Under the seat for passengers placed a special hatch, which will transport long cargo. To make it convenient to unload and load the truck, the body was equipped with doors with an opening angle of 270 degrees and a side door.

Combi-and-passenger Combi

This is an excellent and versatile solution. What does the GAZelle-Next automobile have? The main plus of the machine, which everyone notes - a lot of free space. The car has seven seats for passengers, as well as a cargo compartment. Above the first seats is a comfortable shelf. There you can lay about 30 kg of different things. The next row of seats can be transformed into a convenient place for sleeping. For the passengers to be comfortable, the engineers equipped the salon with special folding tables, a 12-volt socket and LED-based lighting.

Bus "GAZelle-Next"

There are 16 seats for passengers here. Each seat is equipped with seat belts. The salon is quite high, and the step can seem low. For ease of planting, the side door opening is made quite large. For a comfortable temperature, there are three heaters and an air conditioning system. You can see the new "GAZelle-Next" (van). Photos of this bus is in the article.

Chassis

The basis of this van is a very solid frame. If you compare the model with the onboard version, then the frame is further strengthened by stiffeners. In addition, the rear suspension system was completely redesigned. To get a softer stroke, engineers applied long leaf springs. Well and in front - a typical independent two-lever design on the springs. In all other respects, it is the same platform as the on-board "brother".

"GAZelle-Next" (all-metal van): specifications

For vans on GAZ offered several options for power units that will work with a 5-speed manual gearbox. By the way, the engineers were forced to apply a strengthened checkpoint, which operated on a frame-panel bus. It features intermediate shaft supports, bearings with increased characteristics, as well as a larger width of the rims on the gears.

So, you can choose from three models. This diesel four-cylinder diesel Cummins ISF. The volume is 2.8 liters. The engines are equipped with the Common Rail system, there is a turbocharger, as well as an air cooler. The first unit is capable of 120 liters. from. At 3600 rpm. The older model can give out 149.6 horses at 3400 rpm.

In addition, we offer a gasoline four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with a multi-point injection system. The volume is 2.7 liters, and the power is 106 horsepower.

Regardless of the modifications, the truck "GAZelle-Next" (van all-metal) can accelerate to 130 km. On the other dynamic characteristics of the producers are silent.

Fuel consumption

As assured at GAZ, with an average speed of 80 km / h, diesel fuel consumption will be of the order of 10.3-10.6 l / 100 km with combined driving modes. Steering system rack and pinion type. Also for ease of management, ABS is used, which works with disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes at the rear.

Completion and cost

The prices for this truck start from 1 100 thousand rubles. The cargo and passenger modification will cost 70 thousand more for everyone, while the minivan has no price yet.

In the basic configuration, customers will receive optics with halogen lamps, trip computer, steel wheels, power windows on the front doors, noise insulation, engine heater and mirrors with electric heating.

GAZelle-Next: owner feedback

The owners are very flattered about the on-board version. She showed herself very well. Many people like the work of the suspension. Also note reliability, more sensitive and responsive steering wheel, excellent exchange rate stability.

As the new truck behaves, it is still unknown, but many hope that everything will be fine. After all, the base was taken by the on-board machine.

The car belongs to a series of commercial cars. This is a real business model, which is perfect for low-tonnage cargo transportation, which can create a powerful competition for popular foreign cars.

Look at the design of the truck "GAZelle-Next" (all-metal van). The photo in the article speaks as much as possible about the nature of the truck.