GAZelle NEXT
| GAZelle NEXT | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GAZ |
| Production | 2013–present |
| Assembly | Russia: Nizhny Novgorod (GAZ) Turkey: Sakarya (Mersa Otomotiv) Azerbaijan: Haciqabul (Azərmaş) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Light commercial vehicle (M) |
| Body style | Van Pickup truck Minibus chassis cab cut away |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.7 L UMZ Evotech E-4 I4 2781 cc Cummins ISF2 8s4129Р I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 110.24 in (2,800 mm) |
| Length | 221.7 in (5,631 mm) |
| Width | 81.42 in (2,068 mm) |
| Height | 84.134 in (2,137 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | GAZelle |
The GAZelle NEXT is an updated version of the original GAZelle series of medium duty vans and trucks produced by the Russian automotive company 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. During the “Best Commercial Vehicle in Russia – 2013” contest, it received first place in the Best Van\Light-Duty Truck category. 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 2015, The most popular model in the LCV market for Russia was the GAZelle NEXT – with 12 971 units sold, down from 2014 by 35.5%. 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.