GAZelle cars are a popular line of Russian cars for transporting passengers and various categories of goods over short and medium distances. The average speed of these cars is 100 km / h.
Advantages of the Gazelle car
Cars of this series have been deservedly popular among consumers for more than one year. Cargo and passenger transportation is one of the most popular services to date. Fast and reliable transportation, especially in urban areas, is done with the help of small cars.
The use of "GAZelle" in these cases has several advantages:
- high endurance;
- Reliability (before a mileage of 100,000 km the car practically does not break);
- Ideal for transporting small consignments (while the body space is fully utilized);
- the small size of the car and its ability to maneuver;
- low cost of maintenance and repair;
- quick payback;
- the ability to transport goods and passengers at the same time.
It is possible to distinguish other advantages of GAZelle, but they serve, rather, as features of certain types of this series of cars.
GAZelle family of cars
The first GAZelle, the GAZ-3302, rolled off the assembly line in the summer of 1994. A truck with sides for transporting goods marked the emergence of a domestic car of a demanded class. Currently, this model has gone through a lot of improvements and modifications. Vans, tow trucks, dump trucks and other special equipment are created on the basis of the GAZ-3302 chassis.
A year later, the GAZelle-farmer model (GAZ-33023) and its elongated version appeared. Cars were created for the one-time transportation of passengers and cargo.
GAZ-2705 is a multi-tasking van with an all-metal body. Designed for both passenger transportation and cargo transportation.
GAZ-32213 - a minibus, on the basis of which city taxis, as well as ambulances are created.
The operational characteristics of the GAZelle, as well as the price for them, largely depend on the size and type of the body. The most popular model is the GAZelle van, dimensions which allows you to transport various types of cargo.
Why is GAZelle a van?
On commercial vehicles, it is often necessary to transport things that are either fragile in nature or perishable, for the transportation of which a body with an awning is not intended. Therefore, the Russian manufacturer has created another type of car - the "GAZelle" van, the dimensions and equipment of which make it possible not to damage the luggage being transported during its transportation. Vans are mounted primarily on the GAZelle-farmer or GAZ-3302 chassis. They are made of various materials, there are even refrigerated vans for transporting food.
An important feature of the GAZelle van truck is that it is able to drive in difficult places, as well as in places where the access is difficult. The GAZelle van, the dimensions of which differ, remains a very maneuverable heavy transport.
An important detail is that in addition to the driver's cabin, the cabin accommodates two people. In the van, cargo can be transported, the total mass of which can reach 1.5 tons. This is a great alternative to heavy vehicles. The design of the van helps protect the load from external influences, it is also possible to thoroughly strengthen the load so that it is located close to the walls and does not swing during movement. Another convenience is the rear doors, which are locked.
If you need to transport larger loads, you should pay attention to the all-metal "GAZelle", the dimensions of the van which allow bulk items to be transported. It is even safer, and the load is protected as much as possible. The car belongs to a number of reliable and easy to repair. In addition, there are four-wheel drive models that are not afraid of off-road trips. In 2015, GAZ also introduced the new GAZelle Next with a van, the dimensions of which, unlike the old models, can accommodate 13.5 cubic meters of cargo.
Cargo compartment dimensions
Sizes of vans depending on the configuration are different. Only the width is standard and is 1.9-2.3 meters. If you opted for a GAZelle car, the dimensions of the van help you make the right choice and not make a mistake. After all, they can also be used to judge the complete set of the purchased car.
The size of the body of the "GAZelle" van can reach up to 3 meters in length and 1.75 m in height.
A GAZelle with a high van has the usual body length (3.2 meters), but its height has been increased to 2.2 meters, which allows transporting a larger amount of cargo.
"GAZelle", which has an elongated van, is a necessity for those who lack its standard sizes. The length of the body reaches 4.3 meters and a height of 2.2 meters.
“GAZelle” - an all-metal wagon, the dimensions of which are 5.4 meters in length and 2.2 meters in height, it allows you to place an oversized cargo of up to 9 cubic meters in the luggage compartment. On the market are models with additional seats for passengers, the number of which can be increased to seven.
New "GAZelle Next"
"GAZelle-Next" van, the dimensions of which are presented below, fully meets the requirements of car owners and provides opportunities for solving many domestic problems. It was created taking into account all the advanced technical solutions and meets high standards of reliability: height-adjustable steering column, heated mirrors, illuminated dashboard, on-board computer and much more.
The new "GAZelle", the dimensions of the van which allows you to transport 13.5 cubic meters of cargo, also has a more spacious cabin and excellent external data.
With external dimensions of 6157x1750x2753 mm, today it is the largest van of the GAZelle Next family.
Conclusion
GAZelle for many years remains one of the leading cars among motorists and freight carriers. Among the many advantages, it should be noted the maneuverability that GAZelle possesses, the size of the van, ease of operation and low price, which is absolutely justified and pays off quickly enough.
In order not to make a mistake when choosing “GAZelle” from the existing list of models, you should consider what types of cargo you plan to transport, what will be the maximum weight and volume, and so on.