Characteristics of the car "GAZelle-Next". Tuning

A new model of the Gorky Automobile Plant "GAZelle-Nekst" for a short time has won the hearts of many motorists. The premiere took place in 2012, and the model is already popular. Despite the general name, there are not so many of its predecessors Next: transmission, frame and rear axle. All other elements and details are new. Details of foreign production in a wide range were used for the production of the GAZelle-Next vehicle. Tuning cars are already carried out by individual fans of this process.

A bit of history

Initially, "GAZelle-Next" was produced as a replacement for the well-known "GAZel". But in fact Next is a new family that exists apart from previous models. Old "GAZel" without any frills continue to be issued. According to its new characteristics, GAZelle-Next was supposed to compete even with the products of the foreign car industry.

On sale in the Russian market the car entered in 2013. But the producers did not stop there. For the inhabitants of Africa, India and Great Britain were produced models with the right-hand drive.

To date, we can say with confidence that the release of GAZelle Next was successful. This car is purchased not just because of its low cost. It fully meets the requirements of European standards.

GAZelle-Next: technical specifications and modifications

Based on the Next chassis, taking into account the various add-ons for cars with a narrow profile, up to one hundred modifications are produced. This allows us to expand the scope of the car, which is equally well used for the transport of goods and passengers.

There are three main types:

• Side with aluminum platform (extended).
• Shorter, having a smaller mass.
• Passenger.

"GAZelle-Next" all-metal develops speeds up to 134 km / hour. The volume of its tank is 70 liters. The fuel consumption in the country cycle is 10.3 liters per 100 km.

Passenger version has 18 (or 19) passenger seats. The maximum speed does not exceed 110 km / h. The flow along the route is 11.5 liters per 100 km.

The front bumper, large radiator grille, plastic body kit are the exterior elements of the body, which differ from the predecessors "GAZelle-Next". Tuning mainly affects them. But this is not necessary. The body of the new model is of high quality and attractive appearance.

"GAZelle-Next" is equipped with diesel engines Cummins ISF, capacity 2,8 l with 4 cylinders and a turbo-supercharging. This unit has a capacity of 120 hp.

Later, the gasoline 4-stroke engines UMZ-A274 Evotech were also used. Rated power 150 hp At a volume of 4.43 liters and 107 hp. At 2.69 liters.

"GAZelle-Next", tuning

Like all cars, GAZelle Next is subjected to tuning. Begin to do this with simple rugs in the cabin and new mud flaps over the wheels. In passenger modifications, additional driver fences are installed from the passenger compartment.

But more serious changes of the GAZelle-Next body are also used. Tuning is to install a spoiler, pipes under the bumper, fog lights, cilia on the headlights. Lighting devices are replaced with LED lights. A fairing is installed on the roof. In the cabin put additional lighting.