Gas 2217 - description and characteristics

Minivan GAZ 2217 "Barguzin" refers to the family "Sable" and produced at the Gorky Automobile Plant since 1999. It was the first generation of the minivan. In 2003, a global update of design and technical characteristics was made, touching all existing at that time models and modifications of GAZ. And Barguzin was no exception. Since then, the second generation of GAZ 2217 has been produced.

Complete sets and modifications

At the moment there are 4 varieties of this novelty. These are two mono-drive models of the GAZ minivan and two all-wheel-drive vehicles. But in fact they all have a few more submodifications. They deal mainly with the characteristics of the body. Among the huge family of GAZ 2217, there are ten complete sets. They can accommodate five or six passengers, have different drive types and body height (from 2.1 to 2.2 meters).

Also there is a "luxury" complete set of minivan, equipped with all necessary gadgets for the full comfort of passengers. Accordingly, it is the most expensive among all other versions of the model.

Appearance

The design of the GAZ 2217 is quite pleasant and interesting, as many reviews of drivers say. Particularly distinguishable is a new series of minivans, produced since 2003. Its front has large slanting headlights, a new chrome grille and a new form 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 adjusted by means of an electric drive. This innovation was appreciated by many owners of GAZ 2217. But such functional mirrors have one minus - a greater cost (if they are damaged, you need to shell out for not one thousand rubles).

Specifications

As for the technical characteristics of the engines, everything is simple. The machine is equipped with two types of engines - carburetor ZMZ 405 with a capacity of 123 horsepower, as well as a powerful unit of American production "Chrysler". Its power is 133 horsepower. For a minivan this is enough to develop a speed of 110 kilometers per hour. In some trim levels, the Cummins diesel engine is also available. All these engines work together with one transmission - a five-speed gearbox.

Economical fuel consumption

It is worth noting that the average fuel consumption novelty in the cycle "city-route-city" is no more than 12 liters per 100 kilometers of run. For a car of this class this is quite an acceptable indicator.

Cost

One of the main features of GAZ 2217 is low cost. A new minivan in the basic configuration can be purchased for 460 thousand rubles. And the used GAZ (about 2006-2007 of release) can be bought for only 200 thousand rubles.

About the car GAZ 2217 Sable "Barguzin" reviews converge in a single opinion: this machine is great for city and country trips. The only drawback inherent in all Gorky models is the very low build quality and the body's vulnerability to corrosion. However, this does not reduce their popularity.