OREANDA-NEWS. "GAZ Group" in October of 2015 will start sales of the new modification "Gazelle Next”. Metal van will cost 1.1 million rubles, and the cargo version will be available at least for 1.17 million rubles.

The new van and a minibus "Gazelle Next" will be equipped with diesel engines Cummins 2.8-liter with a capacity of 120 and 149.6 hp, with torque of 270 and 330 Nm, respectively. In 2016, the model will be available with four-cylinder petrol engine Evotech with a capacity of 2.7 liters power of 107 hp, writes "Za rulem.RF." Gross vehicle weight of the van and cargo version does not exceed 3.5 tonnes. Clearance reaches 170 mm, and fuel consumption at a speed of 80 km / h is announced for diesel engines from 10.3 to 10.6 liters per 100 kilometers. The maximum speed – is 130 km / h.

As the "GAZ Group" noted, with the production of new models "Gazelle Next" the company first goes to the segment of vans with volume of a body more than 13 cubic meters, where earlier there were represented only foreign manufacturers. The price of the car GAZ is lower by 25-50% than the cost of foreign competitors and the cost of maintenance, spare parts and consumables is less 1.5 times.

Metal van "Gazelle Next" is presented in three variants: cargo, cargo (combi) and a minibus. Compared to the "Gazelle" of the previous generation the volume of the cargo compartment of the van grew by 30% to 13.5 cubic meters A special device allows the transportation of long-range loads of up to 5 m. Combi-van can accommodate 7 people and 9.5 cubic meters cargo. The second row of seats of the vehicle is transformed into a full sleeper. Minibus is designed for use as a taxi, tourist or corporate transport. It can accommodate comfortably 16 people. Comfort of passengers is achieved due to the high doorway, low steps, high cabin, LED lighting and panoramic windows. The body of the van "Gazelle Next" is made of galvanized steel and it is protected from corrosion. Gears are shifted by a remote operator (joystick) and located on the dashboard. Application of a new plastic fuel tank, the volume of which has increased to 80 liters, permitted to increase the cruising range on one filling. Modifications of the rear suspension permitted to increase the stability on the road and smooth running of the vehicle.