New model of the Gorky Automobile Plant"Gazelle-Next" for a short time won the hearts of many motorists. The premiere took place in 2012, and the model is already popular. Despite the common name, not much remains of its predecessors, Next: the transmission, the frame and the rear axle. All other elements and details are new. Details of foreign production in a wide range of used for the production of the car "Gazelle-Next." Car tuning is already being done by individual lovers of this process.
A bit of history
Initially, Gazel Next was produced asreplacement of the well-known to all "Gazelles". But in reality, Next is a new family that exists separately from previous models. Old "Gazelles" without all the frills continue to be produced. According to its new characteristics, Gazel Next will have to compete even with the products of the foreign car industry.
The car went on sale in the Russian market in 2013. But the manufacturers did not stop there. For the inhabitants of Africa, India and the UK models were produced with the right steering position.
Today it is safe to saythat the release of GAZelle Next was a success. This car is purchased not just because of its low cost. It fully complies with European standards.
"Gazelle-Next": technical characteristics and modifications
On the chassis base Next, taking into account the various add-onsFor cars with a narrow profile is available up to one hundred modifications. This allows you to expand the scope of the car, which is equally well used for the transport of goods and passengers.
There are three main types:
- Onboard with aluminum platform (extended).
- Shorter, with less weight.
- Passenger.
"Gazelle-Next" all-metal accelerates to 134 km / h. The volume of its tank is 70 liters. Fuel consumption in the urban cycle of 10.3 liters per 100 km.
The passenger version has 18 (or 19) passenger seats. The maximum speed does not exceed 110 km / h. Consumption on the highway 11.5 liters per 100 km.
Front bumper, grille largesizes, plastic body kit - those external elements of the body, which are distinguished from the predecessors of “Gazelle-Next”. Tuning affects mainly them. But this is not at all necessary. The body of the new model is of high quality and attractive appearance.
"Gazelle-Next" is completed with Cummins ISF diesel engines, with a capacity of 2.8 liters with 4 cylinders and turbocharging. This unit has a capacity of 120 hp
Later, they began to use petrol and 4-stroke engines UMP-A274 Evotech. Rated power 150 hp with a volume of 4.43 liters and 107 hp at 2.69 l.
"Gazelle-Next", tuning
Like all cars, GAZelle Next is exposedtuning. They begin to do this with simple floor mats and new mudguards above the wheels. In passenger versions install additional fencing driver from the cabin.
But more serious body changes apply."Gazelle Next". Tuning is to install a spoiler, pipes under the bumper, protivotumanok, cilia on the headlights. Lighting replace LED. Install a fairing on the roof. In the cabin put additional lighting.
