Minivan GAZ 2217 "Barguzin" belongs to the "Sables" family and has been produced at the Gorky Automobile Plant since 1999. It was the first generation of a minivan. In 2003, a global update of the design and technical specifications was made, affecting all existing GAZ models and modifications at that time. And “Barguzin” was no exception. Since that time, the second generation of GAZ 2217 began to be produced.
Options and modifications
To date, there are 4 varieties of this new product. These are two mono-drive models of a GAZ minivan and two all-wheel drive. But actually they all have a few more submodifications. They mainly concern the characteristics of the body. Among the huge GAZ 2217 family, ten trim levels can be distinguished. They can accommodate five or six passengers, have a different type of drive and body height (from 2.1 to 2.2 meters).
There is also a "luxury" grade minivan, equipped with all the necessary lotions for the complete comfort of passengers. Accordingly, it is the most expensive among all other varieties of the model.
Appearance
The design of the GAZ 2217 is quite pleasant and interesting, as many reviews of drivers say. Particularly distinguishable is the new series of minivans, produced since 2003. Its front part has large slanted headlights, a new chrome radiator grille and a new shape of rear-view mirrors. By the way, unlike the previous generation, they have become more functional - they have built-in turn signals and heated mirrors. In addition, they can be regulated using an electric drive. This innovation was appreciated by many owners of GAZ 2217. But such functional mirrors have one minus - a high cost (if they are damaged, you need to fork out for more than one thousand rubles).
Specifications
As for the technical characteristics of the engines, everything is simple. The machine is equipped with two types of engines - a carburetor ZMZ 405 with a capacity of 123 horsepower, as well as a powerful American-made Chrysler unit. Its power is 133 horsepower. For a minivan, this is enough to reach a speed of 110 kilometers per hour. Some trim levels also feature a Cummins diesel engine. All these motors work in conjunction with one transmission - a five-speed gearbox.
Economical fuel consumption
It is worth noting that the average fuel consumption of a novelty in the city-highway-city cycle is no more than 12 liters per 100 kilometers. For a car of this class, this is quite an acceptable indicator.
Cost
One of the main features of the GAZ 2217 is its low cost. A new minivan in the basic configuration can be purchased for 460 thousand rubles. And the second-hand GAZ (approximately 2006-2007 of release) can be bought for only 200 thousand rubles.
About the GAZ 2217 Sable "Barguzin" car, the reviews agree in one opinion: this car is great for city and country trips. The only negative inherent in all Gorky models is the very low build quality and the vulnerability of the body to corrosion. However, this does not reduce their popularity.