GAZ Group launches new models with increased payloads

[kscarbel2]

GAZ Group Press Release  /  December 6, 2017

The Gorky automobile plant of GAZ Group started production of two new models of commercial vehicles: the light duty truck GAZon NEXT with GVW 10 t and the light commercial vehicle GAZelle NEXT with GVW 4.6 t. The new GAZ products will help to renovate the transport fleets and to improve the efficiency of freight and passenger transportation in the Russian Federation.

The payload capacity of the vehicle GAZon NEXT 10 is 5.9 t. This platform will be the base for creation of a wide range of specialized vehicles for municipal and road services, various spheres of business and agriculture.

Application of new design solutions - a new rear suspension and an upgraded front suspension, enlarged front wheel track, a longer wheel base - allowed not only to increase the payload capacity but also to improve functionality, comfort and the driving performance of the vehicle.

The vehicle features air suspension on the rear axle that makes it possible to adjust the height of the body when loading/unloading and maintain it at a constant level during the ride,providing high smoothness of driving even on rough roads. The suspension is equipped with Monroe hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers and an anti-roll bar The cargo platform with the width Increased by 27 cm can accomodate12 standard europallets (instead of 10 on the previous model). The grearbox is managed through a remote drive (joystick), located on the instrument panel.

The brake system of the vehicle is pneumatic, with disc mechanisms in all wheels, with the ABS and ASR systems The YAMZ-534 engine with increased power of 170 h.p. and the maximum torque up to 664 Nm resulted in improved traction-dynamic characteristics of the vehicle and reduced fuel consumption.

The spacious and comfortable cabin of GAZon NEXT equipped with a springed driver's seat with anatomical support, five levels of adjustment and waist support, a 2 DIN-recorder with control buttons on the steering wheel and the climate control system Delphi with the function of heated windshield. The driver's cab is made of galvanized steel after double priming and the fenders and wheel arches are made of high-strength plastic providing a high level of protection against corrosion.

The light commercial vehicle GAZelle NEXT 4.6 can carry up to 2.6 tons of cargo. Later, the chassis of this vehicle will be the base for creation of a wide range of trucks, vans and minibuses.

The structural features of the vehicle are the new rear Spicer axle, the brake system with disc brake mechanisms on all wheels and ABS, the increased width of the cargo platform. In addition to the increased payload capacity of up to 2.6 tons the vehicle differs a cargo platform with the width increased by 10 cm (up to 2160 mm). The vehicle has the drop sides made of a rolled steel profile protected by cataphoretic priming and with a minimal number of weld seams. This provides a high corrosion resistance of the body.

The platform of GAZelle NEXT 4.6 absorbed all the advantages of the vehicle GAZelle NEXT 3.5 that was launched in 2013 and is the most popular model in the Russian market of commercial vehicles. It has a strong double-arm independent front suspension, a roomy and comfortable cabin, a highly informative rack and pinion steering, a reinforced frame and a new rear suspension.

The project aimed at development and setting up production of GAZelle Next 4.6 is implemented with support of the Russian Industry Development Foundation.

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[Hayseed]

Looks to Me that they're in bed with Mercedes Benz..??

.if that Bottom Pic is anything to Go by..

[Vladislav]

To the moment you can see trucks with these cabs in the street

[TS7]

If Fords replacement for the E-350-450 is like the 10 t above it could be a big seller. 

[kscarbel2]

16 hours ago, Hayseed said:

Looks to Me that they're in bed with Mercedes Benz..??

.if that Bottom Pic is anything to Go by..

GAZ purchased the assets of troubled UK-based van manufacturer LDV in 2006. This gave GAZ the modern LDV Maxus van, and that cab was modified for use on the medium truck range.

https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37160-russian-vehicle-maker-gaz-launches-new-gazon-next-medium-truck/?tab=comments#comment-260921

https://www.ft.com/content/1b5d1fd6-208f-11db-8b3e-0000779e2340

[Vladislav]

Have never heard about that purchase. Locals don't spread even rumors. Everybody is sure GAZ is a Russian truck made in Russia. And the same with KamAZ. As sure as a brick sh*thouse