Technical characteristics of GAZ 322132

“Minibuses,” most often played by “GAZelles,” are today considered a sign of the “third world” countries (Central and West Africa, South America), and in general are actively disappearing as a phenomenon. So in our homeland, small minibuses are being replaced by large-capacity buses, owned not by individuals, but by large companies and fleets. However, GAZ-322132 continues to be one of the best-selling and most recognizable cars produced at the Gorky Automobile Plant. What is the secret of such popularity?

History of GAZ-322132

The GAZ-322132 car rolled off the assembly line to the masses in August 1996. The basis for the design of the 322132nd model was the 13-seater GAZ-32213. The type of tailgate was changed (to a hinged one), the height was increased, and a roof hatch appeared in the cabin. The GAZ-322132 bus quickly gained recognition due to its good “economy-capacity” ratio and thousands of copies drove on domestic roads.

In 2003, the model was restyled in accordance with new trends in the automotive industry: square headlights were replaced with teardrop-shaped ones, the dashboard, interior and cabin interiors, as well as the exterior (different grille) were updated, but, most importantly, power steering was installed. The differences are visible in the photo. In 2004, the car was equipped with ABS. Since 2005, on the initiative of the authorities to allocate taxis on the road, minibuses began to be painted exclusively in orange (“golden orange”), which replaced the traditional white. It is believed that in models produced since 2006 there is a violation of technology when installing the rear axle beam, therefore GAZ-322132 produced in 2007 and 2008 tended to break down often, causing accidents.

GAZ has become popular in the transportation industry

In 2010, production was discontinued due to the transition to the production of more modern models (including the similar-looking GAZelle-Business, as well as models 3221-774 and 3221-443 with injector and diesel engines).

GAZ 322132: technical characteristics, description

Gazelle cars are a series of light-duty cars produced by the Gorky Automobile Plant from 1994 to 2010. In 2003, the Gazelle family released the second generation of cars. The new minibuses were distinguished by tail, bumper, radiator grille and lighting equipment. In 2005, the millionth Gazelle was produced. Buses from the Gorky plant can be found not only as minibuses, they are also used as special vehicles in the ambulance service, police, Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the Ministry of Defense. In some cities you can even find Gazelle school buses.

GAZ-322132 is a bus with a sliding door. Made on the basis of minibus 32213, produced since 1996. GAZ-322132, unlike the base model, has additional amplifiers and a different interior layout. Since 2005, this model has been painted in a special color – “golden orange”. In the same year, engineers at the Gorky plant modernized the interior heating system, as well as the anti-lock braking system.

The GAZ-322132 car belongs to the H1 (M1) class, the permitted maximum weight of which does not exceed 3500 kg. To drive this minibus you need a license with category “D”.

There are three modifications of GAZ-322132:

— 322132-404 — the model is designed for 13 passenger seats, equipped with a ZMZ-40524 power unit, and has an anti-lock braking system;

— 322132-408 — a car with 13 seats, the same engine and anti-lock braking system, but power steering is already provided;

— 322132-531 — the model is equipped with a GAZ-5902 diesel engine, ABS and power steering.

Model 322132 differs from the previous generation of Gazelles by sliding windows, the presence of a hatch, which significantly improved interior ventilation, and hinged luggage compartment doors. Overall dimensions of the minibus: length – 5500 mm, width – 2075 mm, height – 2200 mm, wheelbase – 2900 mm, ground clearance 170 mm. The total weight of the car is 2500 kg. The model is equipped with a carburetor inline four-cylinder power unit with a volume of 2.9 liters and a power of 84 hp. s., and a volume of 2.4 liters, and a power of 98 liters. With. Both engines work with a five-speed manual transmission. The Gazelle has a dependent leaf spring suspension with telescopic shock absorbers and rear-wheel drive. The braking system consists of discs at the front and drums at the rear.

Since 2010, this minibus model has been discontinued, so the GAZ 322132 is sold exclusively on the secondary market.

To summarize, it is worth noting that cars of the 322132 brand have become quite popular not only in Russia, but also in the CIS countries, which is due to the low price of the car and decent technical characteristics. Now it is impossible to imagine large and small settlements that would not have these minibuses on the roads. And this perfectly characterizes the car. GAZ-322132 can be used as an excursion and tourist bus. Reliable sound insulation significantly reduces noise levels, thereby ensuring comfortable travel for passengers. The seats can be equipped with headrests and armrests. The minibus can additionally carry luggage weighing up to 300 kilograms.

Scope of application of the car

"Gazelle" is most often used as:

• public passenger transport, designed for travel around the city and to the suburbs;
• cargo modifications for transporting cargo up to 1-1.5 tons (depending on body type and number of seats);
• some modifications are also used as ambulances.

The rigidity of the interior and the lack of necessary protective equipment do not allow long-distance passenger transportation. However, some craftsmen independently convert the interior, but in this case we are most likely talking about illegal routes.

Specifications

The technical characteristics and dimensional data of the GAZ-322132 did not change significantly during the production period. For a minibus of this model it is necessary to open category “D”. The basic cargo model falls under category “B”.

Minibus

Overall dimensions, interior:

• length – 5.5 m;
• width 2.075 m;
• height – 2.2 m;
• ground clearance - 0.17 m;
• total weight – 3.5 t, loaded – 2.5 t;
• number of seats – 13 (increasing this number is prohibited).

The cabin has two doors: the main sliding door and the luggage compartment door, which is also used as an emergency exit. Ventilation occurs naturally through windows. The salon is equipped with an additional heating source.

Power unit. The basic configuration includes a domestically produced 4-cylinder engine ZMZ-40524 (or similar in parameters UMZ-4216), in which gasoline injection is electronically controlled. It has the following characteristics:

• volume 2.46 l;
• power – 133 “horses”;
• maximum torque – 214 Nm.

Also, the GAZelle was equipped with a foreign Chryslen 2.4L-DOHC engine, the power of which was slightly higher (150 l/s). In recent years of production, GAZelle was equipped with a GAZ-5602 engine (2.13 l, 95 hp). The minibus was not produced on gas, but the design does not exclude the installation of LPG.

Car engine

The fuel consumption of the GAZ-322132 per 100 km is very low: 11-13 liters, depending on the type of road surface. The speed limit is 115 km.

Refueling volumes:

• fuel tank volume – 70 l;
• oil: for gearbox – 6 l, for steering mechanism – 0.18 l, for steering mechanism – 0.45 l, for drive (rear) axle – 2.9 l;
• cooling system – 8.9 l;
• brake fluid capacity – 2 liters.

AI-92 is used for refueling.

Transmission:

• 5-speed gearbox;
• gear ratio – 5.125.

The gearbox communicates with the power unit via a hydraulically driven single-disc friction clutch.

Pendant . The GAZelle is equipped with a dependent suspension (according to the owners, it is of good quality) with shock absorbers (telescopic) and longitudinal springs. The wheel formula is 2 by 4. The anti-roll bar is installed on the rear suspension.

Electrical diagram:

• type of electrical equipment – ​​single-wire;
• “–” consumers are connected to the housing;
• voltage – 12 V.

The permissible value of direct current is from 65 A to 135 A, depending on the brand of the generator and the installed motor. The minimum power is sufficient to power a standard set of consumers.

The brake system consists of:

• hydraulic drive with vacuum booster;
• 2 independent circuits.

The brakes on the front wheels are disc, and the rear wheels are drum. Later models use Bosh brand brakes, which are considered more reliable. ABS has been installed since 2005.

Minibus interior

The most pleasant technical characteristic of the GAZelle is the turning radius, which along the axis of the front outer wheel is only 5.5 m. Therefore, the minibus can turn neatly even on a small “patch”.

Cargo modification

The cargo modification of the GAZ-322132 is the onboard GAZ-3302 (except for independent attempts to convert the GAZelle into a truck), as well as the later version of the GAZelle-Next. Main characteristics:

• load capacity 1.5 t;
• curb weight – 3.5 t;
• engine – UMZ-4216 or Cummins ISF 2.8;
• engine type - diesel, gasoline, the possibility of installing gas equipment is not excluded;
• Gearbox – “mechanics”, 5 steps;
• brakes - discs/drums.

The truck can be equipped with an awning. The vehicle's handling is ensured by a frame suspension.

Tactical and technical indicators

The car is equipped with a fuel tank with a capacity of 70 liters. At the same time, the average gasoline consumption does not exceed 12 liters per 100 kilometers. Gearbox – mechanical, five-speed. The car picks up speed from 0 to 100 km/h in 14 seconds. The braking system is reliable, with drum and disc mechanisms. It has two autonomous circuits, a hydraulic control drive and a vacuum booster.

Car GAZ-32213 - dimensions

Design characteristics of GAZ-32213 for passenger transportation:

The four-cylinder gasoline engine can be of either domestic or foreign production, its power is 106.8 hp. With. Diesel car models are also produced. Their engines are also four-cylinder. The difference is in the air cooling system and power, which is 120 hp. With.

The GAZ-322137 model is a more advanced version of the car with all-wheel drive, produced in limited quantities. It is designed for movement on country and dirt roads.

Prices for new and used

The cost depends on the year of manufacture, therefore, on the configuration. The sale of GAZ-322132 on Avito is active. According to this site, a used GAZelle before 2003 can be purchased at a price of up to 80 thousand rubles, newer used ones cost a maximum of 350-400 thousand rubles. GAZ-322132 on gas varies from 80 to half a million depending on those. condition, “author’s” tuning and mileage. The price of a new GAZ-322132, on average, fluctuates around a million rubles. However, finding a new GAZelle is quite difficult.

GAZ-322132 is a special car with which an entire era of minibuses is associated, since no foreign analogue was used in this capacity so massively. Unfortunately (or fortunately), this era is coming to an end. Therefore, cargo modifications of the GAZelle are more popular today.