GAZ Sobol 2217 is a light-duty vehicle aimed primarily at the commercial sector.
Serial production of the Sobol family began at the Gorky Automobile Plant in 1998. The new cars were truly pioneers in this segment. Since previously Russian production was not involved in the production of such models, and only foreign ones were on the market.
The main distinguishing feature of the Sables from the Gazelle is the shortened wheelbase and reduced carrying capacity, which is 900 kilograms.
Story
The Gorky Automobile Plant conceived the GAZ-2217 Sobol as a minivan class passenger car. While very similar to the Gazelles, the new model has a lower roof, independent front suspension, and a lifting rear door that provides access to the luggage compartment.
The cabin has wider and more comfortable seats that can accommodate a total of 7 people. Also installed seats have armrests. In addition, the salon is equipped with a small table.
If the Sobol family began to be produced in 1998, then the GAZ-2217 appeared a year later. In addition to the basic version, the Gorky Automobile Plant produced batches of all-wheel drive vehicles with a 4x4 wheel arrangement and factory index GAZ-22177. By the way, in order to separate this car from ordinary models of the same family, it was given the prefix “Barguzin”. But in 2010 they decided to abandon this and the minivan began to be produced as the GAZ-2217 Sobol Business.
For some time, another modified version was also mass-produced, differing from the standard one in a more advanced configuration. This version used higher quality and more expensive interior finishing materials. The model was named "Riviera".
In 2003 and 2010, along with all representatives of the Gazelle and Sable families, the GAZ-2217 was subjected to a slight restyling.
Modifications
Currently, in addition to the basic version, serial production of several modified minivans with a low roof and some other differences is carried out. The entire range of modifications includes:
- Modification of GAZ-2217-744. This version has a 4x2 wheel arrangement. Under the hood there is a gasoline power unit manufactured in Ulyanovsk - UMZ-A274 Evotech;
- Modification of GAZ-2217-344. The version also has a 4x2 wheel arrangement. Equipped with a Cummins ISF 2.8L diesel power unit;
- Modification of GAZ-22177-743. It is an all-wheel drive modification with a 4x4 wheel arrangement. A UMZ-A274 Evotech gasoline engine was chosen for it;
- Modification of GAZ-22177-343. It is an all-wheel drive modification with a 4x4 wheel arrangement. As for the engine, an imported Cummins ISF 2.8L power unit running on diesel fuel was used.
Design
Minibus gas 22171 6 seats medium roof sable business - gas-east wind. sable 8 seater
Gas Sobol is a budget van option that does not belong to the class of fashion cars. The manufacturer's main emphasis is on practicality, functionality and cost reduction. For this reason, everything is done extremely simply using cheap materials. There are no special design delights here.
Additional tuning can help improve the external and internal characteristics of the car.
Exterior
The all-metal Sobol van has a laconic, discreet design. The color range is small, but among the proposed options you can still choose the one that suits you.
It is noteworthy that the GAZ cabin has a large windshield
This provides excellent visibility to the driver, which is important from a practical point of view
Interior
Inside, the cabin also has a discreet design. The finishing is made in gray shades using plastic and fabric. By the way, it is the material of the seats that is the weak point: they tend to wear out. Therefore, it is better to take care of purchasing high-quality cases in advance.
With the door, everything is even more simplified: it is lined inside with plastic without additional compartments or pockets.
Cabin
In terms of capacity, both cargo and passengers, the GAZ-2217, for completely understandable reasons (designed on the basis of a cargo van), is significantly superior to conventional minivans.
Although the car has a small overall length, it can quite comfortably accommodate not seven people, as the manufacturer claims, but even ten or more. This is due to the fact that it has a fairly wide interior, in which one row can consist of four seats. However, this arrangement is not common, since to ensure increased comfort on trains, instead of four seats, there are only three in a row, but they are much more comfortable and wider, borrowed from the “Volgov” family. These seats also have armrests.
As for the internal dimensions of the GAZ-2217 Sobol, its interior can easily be compared to a small room. The length of the interior is 2500, the width is 1800, and the height is 1330 millimeters. This height is quite enough for passengers to be able to move inside, albeit crouched down.
The central part of the cabin is equipped with a small folding table with a standard lamp. The majority of the interior trim uses velor, which makes the overall appearance quite decent. There are special curtains on the windows.
The driver's area received two separate seats. If previously there was a small sofa in the passenger seat, then only one, but more comfortable passenger seat with folding armrests was installed here.
Since this vehicle was developed on the basis of a cargo van, some elements inherent in it were transferred to the new passenger model. First of all, it is worth noting the presence of a high partition separating the driver’s compartment from the passenger compartment. But this solution is not entirely clear, at least for a minivan, since in order to get, for example, from the main cabin behind the wheel, you need to enter from the street.
Modern modifications of the car have a redesigned interior. Basically, the manufacturer paid attention to the little things and such shortcomings, as, for example, in the previous situation with the partition.
In addition, the new minivans have a fairly significant degree of interior transformation. Now the backs of the passenger seats can be folded, which gives an additional volume of 3.5 cubic meters for transporting any cargo. It is also possible to fully recline the seats, which can be used as a wide bed on long trips.
Salon GAZ-2217
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Comments
-16 Mikhail 11/06/2018 06:11 I would take one for work. The characteristics are promising, the price is affordable, the capacity is huge, but at the same time, category B is enough to drive it.
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-9 Maxim 10/10/2018 10:16 I’ve been running Sobol Business for 2 years now, the salon, of course, has been redesigned a little for outdoor trips by a medium-sized company. During this time I have been completely satisfied with the car, the consumption is acceptable, it holds the road both in the city and on the highway, and behaves gently off-road. Stock spare parts are quite strong and reliable. I pass MOT on time and the car has never let me down.
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+6 Vladok 04/12/2018 15:07 Excellent, practical car. And most importantly, it is free from the shortcomings of all previous models. Reliable galvanized machine! I've had this for 2 years now and it looks like new. And he runs as if he had just gone for a break-in.
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+28 Sergey 03/27/2018 15:06 An excellent car for hunting and fishing. I bought this one instead of a Toyota, it is of course more comfortable and twice as expensive. But I got tired of unfolding the tent several times a day while you were driving around the numbers. And the cross-country ability of the sable is no worse. I removed the rear seats and put in the mattress and things. For going out into nature, especially for several days, this is the best car.
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-9 Valery Vaganov 02/02/2018 14:11 The only affordable minivan in our market. The same goes for off-road performance. I have 4 children, a wife and a dog, they all fit. We go out into nature or to the village to visit grandma, every weekend, it’s very convenient. The engine is diesel by the way.
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Specifications
Engine
For the first generation, the manufacturer offered several options for power units, both carburetor and injection. The range of engines is represented by the following engines:
ZMZ-402
It is a four-cylinder in-line power plant equipped with a carburetor power system. This engine has eight valves in the gas distribution mechanism.
Characteristics of ZMZ-402:
- Working volume – 2.49 l;
- Rated power – 100 hp. (at 4500 rpm);
- Cylinder diameter – 92 mm;
- Piston stroke – 92 mm;
- The compression ratio in the combustion chamber is 8.2:1;
- Maximum torque – 181 Nm (at 2500 rpm);
- Engine weight – 180 kg.
ZMZ-406.3
It is a four-cylinder in-line gasoline engine with a carburetor power system. The gas distribution mechanism also has 8 valves.
Characteristics of ZMZ-406.3:
- Working volume – 2.28 l;
- Rated power – 110 hp. (at 4500 rpm);
- Cylinder diameter – 92 mm;
- Piston stroke – 86 mm;
- The compression ratio in the combustion chamber is 9.3:1;
- Maximum torque – 186.4 Nm (at 3500 rpm);
- Engine weight – 190 kg.
ZMZ-406
This four-cylinder in-line gasoline power unit is equipped with an injector and also has a 16-valve gas distribution mechanism.
Characteristics of ZMZ-406:
- Working volume – 2.28 l;
- Rated power – 110 hp. (at 4500 rpm);
- Cylinder diameter – 92 mm;
- Piston stroke – 86 mm;
- The compression ratio in the combustion chamber is 9.3:1;
- Maximum torque – 186.4 Nm (at 3500 rpm);
- Engine weight – 187 kg.
In 2003, the first generation was replaced by the second. New engine options were also offered for the new models, namely:
ZMZ-40522.10
It is a four-cylinder in-line gasoline engine with a fuel injection system and a 16-valve gas distribution mechanism.
Characteristics of ZMZ-40522.10:
- Working volume – 2.46 l;
- Rated power – 140 hp. (at 5200 rpm);
- Cylinder diameter – 95.5 mm;
- Piston stroke – 86 mm;
- The compression ratio in the combustion chamber is 9.3:1;
- Maximum torque – 210 Nm (at 4200 rpm);
- Engine weight – 193 kg.
ZMZ 40524.10
It is a four-cylinder in-line gasoline engine with a fuel injection system and a 16-valve gas distribution mechanism.
Characteristics of ZMZ 40524.10:
- Working volume – 2.46 l;
- Rated power – 140 hp. (at 5000 rpm);
- Cylinder diameter – 95.5 mm;
- Piston stroke – 86 mm;
- The compression ratio in the combustion chamber is 9.3:1;
- Maximum torque – 214 Nm (at 4000 rpm);
- Engine weight – 190 kg.
UMZ-42164
It is a four-cylinder petrol power plant with a fuel injection system. The gas distribution mechanism has 8 valves.
Characteristics of UMZ-42164:
- Working volume – 2.89 l;
- Rated power – 78.5 hp. (at 4000 rpm);
- Cylinder diameter – 100 mm;
- Piston stroke – 92 mm;
- The compression ratio in the combustion chamber is 8.8:1;
- Maximum torque – 220.5 Nm (at 4000 rpm);
- Engine weight – 172 kg.
Chrysler 2.4L-DOHC
It is a four-cylinder in-line engine from the American manufacturer Chrysler. This power plant is equipped with distributed fuel injection and a 16-valve gas distribution mechanism with lower camshafts. Only the luxury version of the Riviera was equipped with this engine.
Chrysler 2.4L-DOHC Specifications:
- Working volume – 2.43 l;
- Rated power – 137 hp. (at 5200 rpm);
- Cylinder diameter – 87.5 mm;
- Piston stroke – 101 mm;
- The compression ratio in the combustion chamber is 9.5:1;
- Maximum torque – 224 Nm (at 4000 rpm);
- Engine weight – 179 kg.
In 2010, the range of engines offered changed again. This time only two options became available, namely:
UMZ-A274 Evotech
It is a gasoline four-cylinder in-line engine with a microprocessor injection control system and a fuel injection system.
Characteristics of UMZ-A274 Evotech:
- Working volume – 2.69 l;
- Rated power – 107 hp. (at 4000 rpm);
- Cylinder diameter – 96.5 mm;
- Piston stroke – 92 mm;
- The compression ratio in the combustion chamber is 8.8:1;
- Maximum torque – 220.5 Nm (at 2350-2500 rpm);
- Engine weight – 167 kg.
Cummins ISF 2.8L
It is a four-cylinder in-line engine running on diesel fuel. It has a turbocharging system and a charge air cooler.
Characteristics of Cummins ISF 2.8L:
- Working volume – 2.78 l;
- Rated power – 120 hp. (at 3200 rpm);
- Cylinder diameter – 94 mm;
- Piston stroke – 100 mm;
- The compression ratio in the combustion chamber is 16.5:1;
- Maximum torque – 297 Nm (at 1600-2700 rpm);
- Engine weight – 214 kg.
checkpoint
All engines are equipped with one five-speed manual transmission with synchronizers in first, second, third, fourth and fifth gears. It has a friction single-plate dry clutch, standard for the entire family, which has a hydraulic control drive.
The first cars had a domestic clutch, but later it was replaced with a German one from Sachs.
On modified versions with all-wheel drive, the transmission has a locking center differential and a two-stage transfer case with a reduction gear.
Design
The new Sobol body looks more modern and brutal. The interior is also attached to the cabin, but due to the new lines, which seem to have lost their boundaries, everything looks like one massive monolith, which makes the minibus a machine of a different level. The voluminous car becomes more presentable due to the enlarged windshield, and the plastic bumper, presented in three parts, ideally emphasizes the extended radiator grille. All this suggests that the new body decor makes the car not just modern, but also competitive. It’s not for nothing that Peugeot representatives are pretty worried; the price of the Sobol and their brainchild are not comparable in favor of the Russian version, and the external and technical data are very similar.
Colors
The color range is as varied as before. Red is still considered the most popular, then olive, white and gray do not have such enormous demand, but nevertheless they are relevant. None of the colors are chargeable. All of them are available and anyone can order the car they like at a car dealership in their city.
Chassis
If other members of the family used the same suspension for the wheels of the front and rear axles, then in the GAZ-2217 Sobol model the designs are radically different.
The front of the car is equipped with an independent double-wishbone spring suspension, gas-filled shock absorbers and a stabilizer bar.
The rear suspension remained conventional. There are longitudinal parabolic springs and bidirectional hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers.
Peculiarities
This car has excellent visibility and handling, which is often mentioned in owner reviews.
The driver's seat is distinguished not only by its high comfort, but also by well-thought-out ergonomics. It is worth noting that on long trips the driver does not get tired or feel back pain, which was a problem on some other models. The salon is equipped with a very efficient stove, which is also noted by the owners.
When it comes to dynamics and maneuverability, the model is truly one of the best in its segment. Moreover, in these parameters it is very similar to ordinary passenger cars. Access to the cargo area is provided by a large, upward-opening, convenient door.
Among the shortcomings, owners most often note poor build quality. Moreover, this applies not only to the technical part, but also to the interior, where various details and finishing elements often disappear.
Other problems are related to the transmission, hydraulic power steering hose, and also the suspension. Speaking of suspension. Although the manufacturer has used a more modern suspension design, it is not well thought out. The first malfunctions in this area appear after reaching the first 50 thousand kilometers. Having crossed the 100 thousand kilometers mark, the ball joints fail, and the springs begin to sag. And the rear suspension turned out to be much more reliable. Here any problems occur much less frequently.
Minibus
Exterior
The Sobol Next 4×4 2022 is based on a new unified module, which was initially installed on GAZelle Next and Ural Next.
First of all, this gave the machine cheaper production and a universal design.
But otherwise the new model has changed significantly. She received a custom front bumper, headlight hood, two rear hinged doors and a number of other elements. All this gave uniqueness and “zest” to the new car.
The rear bumper of the new Sobol Next has been completely redesigned; it no longer has cutouts for steps.
But the spare wheel remained in the same place in the lower overhang, which allowed the trunk volume to remain as large as in the previous version.
The rear doors close very softly, almost like an expensive foreign car.
The middle door is not sliding, as in early versions of Sobol, but hinged, and this added reliability to the element. The fact is that dirt gets clogged into the sliding mechanisms when off-road.
Powerful and beautiful roof rails appeared on the roof, but the footrest, so that something could be secured to them, was not thought out.
The front overhang is heavily trimmed. This had a positive effect on increasing cross-country ability and approach angles. Experts consider this a good improvement.
But the problem of centering the rear wheel relative to the arch in the new Sobol Next 4×4 model has not been solved. Those. the rear axle is not strictly in the center, but slightly shifted towards the rear edge of the wing (in the previous version it was shifted forward). For this reason, larger wheels cannot be installed without cutting the wing.
Towing devices at the front and rear are implemented as follows.
The car has Hankook Dynapro MT 235/84 R16 mud tires and this aggravates the situation described above.
The track of the front wheels, as in early models, is 2 cm wider than on the rear. This resulted in the rear wheels being deeply recessed into the arch.
But the chassis length of the new Sobol Next 4×4 has been increased by 42.5 cm, i.e. the total base turned out to be 3 m 185 cm versus 2 m 76 cm on the previous generation.
Such a base, first of all, provides more stability when driving in a straight line on the highway and less sway on bumps.
Price
The cost of a new GAZ-2217 Sobol car from an official dealer is determined depending on the modification.
For the gasoline version of the GAZ-2217-744 in the minimum configuration you will need to pay from 860 thousand rubles. For the diesel modification of GAZ-2217-344, also in the minimum configuration – from 1.1 million rubles;
The all-wheel drive model GAZ-22177-743, equipped with a gasoline power plant, will cost an average of 890 thousand rubles, while the same one, but with a diesel engine (modification GAZ-22177-343) has an average price tag of 1.1 million rubles.
On the secondary market, such minivans can be purchased at prices ranging from 100 thousand to 450 thousand rubles, depending on the type of modification, year of manufacture, mileage, and, of course, technical condition.
Legendary Volga
Discussions about the upcoming revival of the legendary car have been going on for years. On the Internet you can find many different options for the possible design of the next generation of this popular domestic sedan.
However, 2022 has already arrived, and no official information has appeared from GAZ. The release of new items is constantly postponed due to various circumstances.
Recently another project of the future Volga appeared.
If you believe the designer, then connoisseurs of the model will receive a kind of domestic SUV in a station wagon body, combining recognizable features of the legend, increased cross-country ability, large rims and a stylish off-road body kit.
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