GAZelle NEXT

GAZelle NEXT
Overview
ManufacturerGAZ
Production2013–current
AssemblyGAZ: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Mersa Otomotiv: Sakarya, Turkey
Azərmaş: Adjikabul, Azerbaijan
Body and chassis
ClassLight commercial vehicle (M)
Body styleVan
Pickup truck
Minibus
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine2.7 L UMZ Evotech E-4 I4
2781 cc Cummins ISF2 8s4129Р I4
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase110.24 in (2,800 mm)
Length221.7 in (5,631 mm)
Width81.42 in (2,068 mm)
Height84.134 in (2,137 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorGAZelle

The GAZelle NEXT is an updated version of the original GAZelle series of medium duty vans and trucks produced by the Russian automotive giant GAZ. It is produced alongside the original GAZelle, which is now known as the GAZelle Business.

The first available model was equipped with a four-cylinder turbo diesel motor from Cummins, which has 129 horsepower at 3600 rpm. The engine meets the Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards.

On 10 April 2013, series production of GAZelle Next was started. 7 March 2014, the serial production of Gazelle NEXT with a double cab began. 24 March, the production of Gazelle NEXT Cityline bus. In May 2014, GAZ received Single European vehicle type approval, which allowed them to sell the Gazelle NEXT within the European Union. In September 2015, the Comtrans exhibition in Moscow included a panel van and minibus on this base. Sales of the panel van started in April 2016 and the minibus in November 2016.


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