All-metal Gazelle van and its features

The all-metal Gazelle van model GAZ-2705 is a kind of house on wheels, especially if its conversion is carried out correctly. The key advantages of the car are an all-metal body, conveniently combined functions for transporting cargo and passengers, attractive prices and availability of maintenance and repair. The TsMF modification under the symbol GAZ-2705 has been produced since 1995.

The GAZ 2705 van is designed on the basis of a frame chassis with dependent suspension, longitudinal springs, front and rear telescopic shock absorbers. The rear suspension of the car is additionally equipped with a reinforced anti-roll bar. The base model has a 4x2 wheel arrangement, in which the rear axle is driven. However, certain modifications, such as 27057-408, 410, 531 and 541, have a permanent 4x4 all-wheel drive formula.

Dimensions of an all-metal gazelle

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The all-metal gazelle is suitable for most intracity transportation, its volume is 9 cubic meters. Its advantages over the tented gazelle: low loading height of only 72.5 cm, low height from the ground of only 2.2 meters. It fits in height into almost all underground parking lots, unlike tented ones. Another advantage is the possibility of side loading. Disadvantages: wheel arches in the cargo compartment.

The GAZ-2705 car was created at the Gorky Automobile Plant (Nizhny Novgorod) in 1995. A small model capable of transporting up to 1 ton of cargo turned out to be very successful due to its unpretentiousness in operation and maintenance.

Van GAZ-2705

In the initial years of production, the GAZ-2705 became the sales leader in the class of light commercial vehicles. This was also facilitated by the fact that a driver’s license with category “B” is sufficient to drive a vehicle.

To this day, the car has an all-metal body, although in general it has undergone a number of serious design changes. In total, about 60 different options and modifications have been developed.

The weight of which was 7 tons, which did not meet market requirements.

Body and chassis

The layout of the car includes a cabin with three seats and a cargo compartment, to separate which an all-metal partition is used. The car is also available in a cargo-passenger version, in which the length of the cargo compartment is reduced and the cabin capacity is expanded to seven seats - this modification is called a combi.

The all-metal body has a streamlined front part and is equipped with four doors: in the front there are two “classic” doors, on the right side there is one sliding door, in the rear there is a double-leaf hinged structure that can open 180°. There is no glazing in the cargo compartment of the car, although the conversion of the all-metal Gazelle into a combi version provides for the installation of additional viewing windows in the side parts of the body. The all-metal van is mounted on a high-strength frame, allowing it to transport cargo weighing up to one ton.

An important advantage of the GAZ-2705 CMF van is the volume of the body, which allows you to transport fairly large objects. There are 7 seats in the cabin of the GAZ 2705 modification, including the driver's seat. You can easily accommodate both the cargo being transported and the passengers themselves. If the space available inside is not enough, you can purchase a model with a higher plastic roof. In this variation, the interior is roomier and the driver is offered more available space, which is much more convenient.

Many third-party manufacturers have used this GAZ model to produce their own modifications, such as an ambulance, a cash-in-transit armored car and others.

Technical characteristics of the car gazelle GAZ-2705

Overall dimensions of an all-metal GAZelle, mm

Fuel consumption, l/100 km

Dimensions of all-metal GAZelle 2705

GAZ-2705 is suitable for a huge mass of consumers. In terms of its characteristics, it is clearly ahead of its closest competitors. The frame-type chassis is highly durable and stable, making the car equally good on various types of road surfaces.

Dimensions of GAZ-2705

Engine

GAZ-2705 (van) was equipped with 4 types of engines (1 diesel and 3 gasoline). Gasoline engines were represented by the following models of power units:

• Chrysler4L-DOHC with 137 hp had a torque of 210 Nm. Complies with Euro-3 standards)

Chrysler 2.4L-DOHC engine

• ZMZ-40524 has a volume of 2.46 liters and a power of 142.5 hp. The torque is 214 Nm. Suitable for Euro-2 environmental standards.

Engine ZMZ-40524

• UMZ-4216 produced by the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant has a volume of 2.89 liters. Power 123 hp and a torque of 220 Nm indicate that this modern engine has the best characteristics for GAZelle trucks among the presented models.

Engine UMZ-4216

The GAZ diesel engine was especially popular in the European part of the country, due to the large amount of high-quality diesel fuel. The turbodiesel has a power of 110 hp. and a torque of 250 Nm.

Diesel engine GAZ-5602

Capacity

There is little space in the Gazelle's cabin; only three people can fit there, one of whom is the driver. The two passenger seats are connected to each other and have headrests. Hard plastic was used in the car interior, which is distinguished by its reliability and ability to withstand severe loads from temperature changes.

Additional passenger seats in the Gazelle
Also one of the interior finishing materials is fabric. Some GAZ-2705 models have a second row of seats in the cabin, which adds two seats in the cabin itself. The cabin is separated from the cargo compartment by a partition made of metal.

Device

The all-metal body of the GAZ cargo-passenger van is the supporting structure. In addition, it is equipped with a washer, heater and windshield wiper.

The internal space of the all-metal cargo GAZelle is divided by a special partition.

The 5-speed manual transmission is an improved version of the manual transmission from GAZ-24. Smooth gear shifting is made possible thanks to the installed hydraulic drive. The gear ratio is 5.125 and each stage has a synchronizer.

Manual transmission GAZ-2705

GAZ-2705 has 3 brake systems:

• working with separate axle braking;
• spare brake system;
• a parking brake system that acts on the brake mechanism of the rear wheels.

Because combined brakes are used, the service life of which is longer than that of competitors.

Later models have power steering and an independent heater, the consumption of which is 1 l / 8 hours.

Car size

The dimensions and dimensions of the Gazelle are 5500 mm by 2500 mm. The car is quite wide due to the restyled mirrors that it acquired in its modern form. The main place in the GAZ-2705 is occupied by the cargo part, and therefore the car has excellent capacity, which also makes it even more popular in its class.

Overall dimensions Gas 2705
The distance from the road to the bottom point of the bottom is 170 mm, and in the case of all-wheel drive - 190 mm.
The volume of the cargo compartment in the GAZ-2705 car is 9 m³. The load capacity of the cargo van model is two tons. This makes it possible to cope well with the transportation of small loads over fairly long distances. The carrying capacity in the “combi” model, in the case where the weight of the car itself is less, is approximately 1350 kg. In cars of this class, the main characteristics include both load capacity and loading height. This value in all trim levels and models of the car is 725 mm. This is a pretty good indicator as it provides an easier loading experience.

Modifications

Thanks to its technical characteristics, the Gazelle is used both as a comfortable bus for transporting passengers and as a truck, and various government services and departments have models with expanded functionality in their fleet.

For example, medical vehicles, models for the Ministry of Emergency Situations with increased ground clearance and improved suspension, modifications with an armored body for law enforcement agencies, cash collectors, etc.

"Gaz-2705" medical service

The following modifications of the GAZ-2705 are most widely represented on the civilian market:

"Gaz-2752" (Sable)

This popular model is owned by entrepreneurs and utility companies. Due to the combination of different variants, “Sable” is also called “Kombi”.

According to the description, the model has rear- or front-wheel drive and smaller dimensions and carrying capacity.

According to its parameters, this was an ideal solution for small cargo transportation. There are 4 seats for passengers in a separate cabin, isolated from the cargo compartment. Thanks to the sealed partition, you can comfortably transfer bulk materials and building mixtures.

All-metal van GAZelle 2705 Combi - 7 seats

"Gazelle business"

Compared to the first releases, this model has an increased service mileage (15,000 km instead of 10,000 km) and a 5% reduction in fuel consumption. Other technical features are:

• achieving a maximum torque of 220 Nm at 2,500 rpm;
• availability of Bosch products in electrical equipment and brake drive;
• electric heated exterior mirrors.

There are 3 modifications in total:

• onboard;
• all-metal cargo van 2705;
• minibus.

Photo "Gazelle-Business" "Gazelle-Business"

"Gazelle-Next"

The new modification, starting in 2013, has a safer and more comfortable cabin. “Gazelle-Next”, in turn, has many variations:

• onboard vehicle (standard, extended wheelbase with single and double row cab);
• all-metal van (standard, long wheelbase with single and double row cab);
• van (isothermal, manufactured goods, avroplatform with standard and extended bases);
• bus (city and suburban);
• special equipment (bread, motorhome, school, etc.).

All-metal "Gazelle-Next"

Options "Gazelle-Next" Options "Gazelle-Next"

"Gazelle-27057"

For difficult road conditions, an all-wheel drive modification of the all-terrain vehicle was created. The numerical index 27057-90 (2705-90) means the provision of a special roof. Parts of the GAZelle body were modified, resulting in an increase in the roof by 335 mm and body space by 2 cubic meters.

On the secondary market, the cost of models depends on the year of production, mileage, and the presence of additional attachments or gas equipment. Experts do not advise buying models older than 2005.

Dimensions and characteristics

The body dimensions of the all-metal Gazelle van have the following values.

1. Length - 550 cm, including 290 cm - wheelbase, 99 cm - front overhang, 161 cm - rear overhang.
2. Width - 196.6 cm without mirrors and 250 cm - with mirrors after restyling.
3. The height of the van is 220 cm. Some modifications are equipped with an extension roof made of plastic that increases the height of the vehicle to 227.4 cm.
4. In the case of the basic modification of the van, the ground clearance is 17 cm, and for all-wheel drive variations this value is increased to 19 cm.

When talking about how many cubic meters the cargo compartment holds, you should consider the specific version of the van: in the case of the cargo version, the car has a fairly spacious cargo compartment with a volume of about 9 cubic meters. The length of the trunk is 315 cm, width - 170 cm and height - 154 cm. The cargo-passenger version is equipped with a cargo compartment of reduced length, amounting to only 200 cm, with the same width and height. The loading height in each case remains unchanged - 72.5 cm. The weight of the all-metal Gazelle 2705 van in running order is 2000 kg in the case of the cargo version and 2090 kg for the combi version. The total weight of the vehicle in both cases does not exceed 3500 kg.

The carrying capacity of the cargo and cargo-passenger modifications of the van is 1350 and 950 kg, respectively.

General information

The history of the GAZ 2705 series is inseparable from the history of the entire GAZelle family of cars. In the summer of 1994, employees of the Gorky Automobile Plant launched production of the first GAZelles. Almost simultaneously with this, production of the GAZ 2705 van began. The project itself took on large-scale forms in a short time. Van production opened in several countries at once. The reason for this was the huge demand for compact, economical and very cheap carriers intended for medium and small businesses.

The first GAZ 2705 cars appeared on the roads at the beginning of 1995. Almost immediately they managed to become the undisputed leaders of their segment. The car received an all-metal body and a streamlined front, which was loved by many. Four doors (rear 2-leaf hinged with an opening angle of 180 degrees, sliding on the starboard side and 2 front) made it easy to get inside. The cargo compartment was not equipped with glass. The vans were distinguished by ease of maintenance, many available modifications, unpretentiousness and significant maintainability. The first versions of the GAZ 2705 could not be called ultra-reliable, but the low cost forced many to choose this model. The exterior of the van turned out to be quite modest. It was characterized by a large radiator grille, uncomfortable mirrors that left large “dead” zones, and simple rectangular optics.

Later, the Gorky Automobile Plant began production of cargo-passenger variations of the GAZ 2705 (“combi”), which finally made the model a leader in its class in terms of sales volumes. The new modification was somewhat different from the van. She received additional viewing windows on the side. They were installed near the second row of seats. Structurally, the models were identical.

Over time, GAZ 2705 has gone through several changes. The developers slightly adjusted the appearance of the model, which acquired enlarged side mirrors with integrated turn signal repeaters (specialists in this case took into account the problems that drivers had due to poor visibility), more interesting teardrop-shaped optics, a modernized plastic bumper and a redesigned larger radiator grille. This modification is currently being produced at the plant.

In 1996, the GAZ 27057 van, characterized by increased cross-country ability, was produced in small series. Since 2002, versions of the GAZ 27057-90 and GAZ 2705-90 have been produced in limited quantities, equipped with an add-on plastic roof, due to which the height of the cargo compartment is increased to 1850 mm, the useful volume is up to 11 cubic meters. Based on the basic version of the GAZ 2705, many specialized vehicles have been developed for a variety of purposes (collection armored vehicles, ambulances, auto laboratories and other modifications).

GAZ 2705 is aimed at small commercial organizations. The van has a considerable carrying capacity, which allows it to be used in central areas of the city. If you need to transport a large group of passengers and a consignment of cargo at the same time, then the best option would be the GAZ 2705 “combi”. Its carrying capacity is less than that of a van, but the 2-row operator's cab allows you to transport 6 people (regular version - 3 people). The metal compartment protects the cargo well from dirt, dust and adverse climatic conditions. The model is adapted to difficult Russian conditions, which is an additional advantage.

Price

The price of the new GAZ 2705 model varies depending on the selected modification. The price tag for the basic model (van with a UMZ engine) starts from 514,000 rubles. A similar model with a dual-fuel engine (gasoline and propane gas) will cost 539,000 rubles. The cost of top modifications (combi with a Cummins diesel engine) starts from 743,000 rubles.

The Russian market offers a huge number of used GAZ 2705 cars. Here you can choose a good option at an affordable price. Experts do not recommend buying these cars older than 2005, since their condition is usually unsatisfactory. Models of 2007-2008 will cost 140,000-210,000 rubles, 2011-2012 - 250,000-330,000 rubles, 2015-2016 - 410,000-520,000 rubles.