GAZ 3221 "Gazelle Business"

At the end of March, the plant will begin mass deliveries of the new passenger bus to its customers. The first wave of Gazelles will seat 19 people, including the driver and front passenger. They promise to make the second wave of buses with 27 seats, but so far there is little information on this matter. It is only known that the plant’s management has set a priority goal for the production of multi-passenger transport, a typical “minibus” for urban and intercity transportation.

Driver's seat

The Gazelle Next dashboard has become modern and very similar to the torpedoes of its European counterparts. All sensors necessary for the driver are located under the steering wheel. There are not many of them: a speedometer, a tachometer, an oil level sensor and a fuel sensor. Unlike previous models of passenger cars in the Gazelle line, the steering wheel has become much more comfortable and functional. The steering wheel has control buttons for the audio system and power windows.

To the right of the steering wheel is a multimedia system that combines the functions of a player and a GPS navigator. The system's display is touch-sensitive, making it easy to make adjustments or switch tracks on the go.

Classification of city and tourist buses by passenger capacity

The capacity of bus equipment depends on its dimensions. Based on these criteria, machines are divided into several groups.

Small

The equipment is used on city and near suburban routes. Conventionally, this type of bus is divided into 2 groups according to passenger capacity - especially small and small. The length of especially small ones is up to 5 m, and the total capacity, which is equal to the number of seats, is up to 10 passengers. Small cars have a length of 6-8 m, the number of seats is up to 20, and the total capacity is up to 40 passengers.

Small-class tourist cars PAZ are developed on the basis of suburban models. Equipped with air conditioning, spacious luggage racks, adjustable seats with seat belts. Typically used for short and medium distance excursions.

Average

The length of medium-sized equipment is 8.0-9.5 m, and the total passenger capacity is up to 60 people. Number of seats – up to 30.

Urban models are adapted for convenient changes in passenger flow, have convenient storage areas, and mechanical ramps designed for the movement of people with disabilities. The low floor position ensures convenient and quick disembarkation and embarkation of passengers.

Large and extra large

Large buses are up to 12 m long and can accommodate up to 90 passengers. The number of seats is 30-40. The length of a particularly large group (articulated) vehicle is 16.5 m or more, the bus can accommodate more than 90 people. The number of seats is more than 40.

Low-floor articulated vehicles used on city routes are convenient for all categories of passengers, due to the absence of steps at the entrance, the presence of a ramp and convenient handrails for standing passengers.

Tourist buses of a large capacity class are equipped with a spacious luggage compartment in the lower part. The seats are comfortable, adjustable in all directions, with armrests. Provided: individual lighting and air conditioning, climate control, audio and video equipment.

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Passenger seats

Like the driver's seats, the passenger seats are designed by a world-famous foreign company, which guarantees a comfortable fit. As for the arrangement of seats, the engineers did a great job. The rows of seats are arranged so that, no matter where the passenger takes, his legs will not interfere with the rest. There is enough space between the rows for even people with smaller builds to sit comfortably in the winter season. Regardless of the modification of the bus, there are 18 seats in the cabin.

The seats are arranged according to the standard layout: 3 rows of two seats on the side of the driver's cabin, 4 rows on the opposite side and a combined seat for 4 seats in the rear of the bus.

Location of seats on a long-distance bus. Schemes of the most popular ones

Publication date: July 03, 2020.

Bus tours are very popular today, and more and more people prefer the romance of traveling in comfortable long-distance buses to air travel. This type of transport has a number of features compared to the usual city buses and minibuses. First of all, tourist buses are equipped with comfortable soft seats with armrests. In addition, the ADS has the ability to transport oversized cargo; for this purpose, there are special compartments under the floor and shelves located in the cabin. There are also buses equipped with chemical toilets, water dispensers, refrigerators and much more.

All these factors must be taken into account if you are planning a long bus trip. And of course, you need to choose the optimal and safest location in the ADS, especially considering that the seat is “assigned” to the passenger until the end of the trip and cannot be changed. Based on this, it will be useful to know the location of the seats on the bus, the layout of which may differ. And think: maybe you should inquire about the availability of free seats on a long-distance train so that the trip brings only positive emotions.

Location of seats on buses

In the bus fleets of travel companies you can find a huge number of a wide variety of regular buses, differing in modification. A unified numbering of seats on a long-distance bus, the scheme of which would be the only one, has not yet been invented and today different carriers have the right to equip ADS at their own discretion. Moreover, even buses of the same brand, same year of manufacture and upholstery color can have a different number of seats. Therefore, to the question “How many seats are there on the bus?” We can only give an approximate answer.

For example, if we take a MAN tourist bus, the layout of seats on it may differ significantly. In a standard model there will be 59 of them, with the numbering starting from the first right seat. And if you drive a MAN Lion's Coach R 08, designed for 49 passengers, then the first seat will be in the second row on the right. The front two seats will have numbers 46 and 47. As you can see, even the brand of ADS depends on where you will sit.

The same applies to other brands of buses. For example, in a small standard Mercedes 22360C there are 20 seats, and they are numbered generally chaotically, namely: two seats located next to the driver are numbered 19 and 20, behind the bus driver there are 1 and 2 seats, and then the numbering of seats on the bus goes to the right - left. But, if you transfer to a Mercedes-Benz 0303, designed for 45 passengers, then the seats will be numbered from left to right.

Seat arrangement in the MAN Lions Coach R 08 bus

Seat arrangement in a MAN bus

As you can see, the layout of seats on long-distance buses may differ depending on the ADS model. But this is not the only nuance; the carrier can also make design changes by adding service space, a dry closet and much more. In this case, the scheme will undergo changes again.

Therefore, before purchasing a ticket, it would be a good idea to check with a specific carrier about the location of the seats.

Let us give as an example several seat layouts for buses most commonly used in Russia.

The presented diagrams are taken from the website of the State Unitary Enterprise SO "Sverdlovsk Regional Association of Passenger Motor Transport". On this same site you can find diagrams of other buses.

But in addition to your convenience, you also need to take into account safety; the choice of the right place also depends on this parameter.

Where is the safest place to sit on a long-distance bus?

Since news reports are full of accidents involving tourist buses, you should carefully choose the area in which you plan to sit.

In order to choose the safest seats on a long-distance bus, you must consider the following recommendations:

As when driving a car, the safest place is considered to be the seat located immediately behind the driver's seat. This is explained by the fact that in an unforeseen situation the driver, on a subconscious level, tries to evade danger in order to protect his life. Accordingly, the opposite side of the vehicle most often comes under attack.
The best seats on a long-distance bus are located in the center of the cabin. In the event of a head-on collision or impact that may occur at the rear of the bus, this area will remain the most undamaged.
After finding out from the carrier how the seats on the bus are located, try to give preference to the seats installed on the right side of the cabin (near the aisle).

This applies to preferred zones in a vehicle. But recommendations about the most dangerous chairs will be no less useful.

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Where is it better not to take the bus?

There are places in the ADS that experienced tourists prefer to avoid, namely:

Last seats. A lot of fumes accumulate in this area, and after just a few hours of driving like this, you risk getting poisoned by exhaust fumes. In addition, in the back of the bus you get more motion sickness, and with sharp braking the ADS can fly into the aisle.
First row (near the door or driver). In a frontal collision, this area is most often affected, so even despite good visibility, it is better to avoid this arrangement.

When communicating with your travel agent, make sure the seats do not recline. Decent carriers prefer not to sell tickets for such seats at all, using them for other purposes, but there are those who will not miss the profit. Usually such places are located at the end of the ADS, as well as before the exit in the middle of the cabin.

Take into account the time of year in which you are planning your tourist trip. In winter, it is better not to sit immediately outside the exit, so as not to suffer from cold air currents. And if you prefer to get off first at stops to drink hot tea, then it is better to sit down before the exit. This is usually the warmest place.

In custody

As you can see, the seat arrangement on a long-distance bus is very important, but to find out the exact layout, it is best to go to the travel agent's office and ask for a detailed seat plan. Be careful when buying the cheapest tickets, as they are often sold to the most inconvenient and unsafe seats.

Ride quality

The main pride of the engineers is the universal independent suspension. The new solution was developed by domestic specialists; foreign professionals were also involved, but only to clarify small but important points.

Those lucky ones who have already managed to drive the new minibus give high marks to its driving performance. When all seats are occupied, the bus behaves confidently even at a speed of 120 km/h, which hints at the possibility of using the Gazelle for intercity flights.

Thanks to major changes, the bus gained greater speed, increased maneuverability, and increased dynamics. The manufacturer also changed the braking system, replacing the old solution with ventilated discs of larger diameter.

Thanks to rack-and-pinion steering using a transverse stabilizer, the minimum turning radius was reduced to 6.6 meters.

In order for buses to feel confident on roads of poor quality, of which there are plenty in our country, engineers used longitudinal springs with a transverse stabilizer when designing the rear suspension. The front suspension is based on coil springs, which increases the maneuverability of the bus.

Technical characteristics and fuel consumption

Gazelle Next passenger buses are equipped with a Cummins ISF2.8e4R129 engine, which meets environmental standards - Euro 4. The engine runs on diesel fuel, which allows significant savings on operation. The engine capacity is 2.8 liters, which allows you to achieve a power of 120 horsepower. Consumption per 100 km at the recommended speed limit will not exceed 11 liters of fuel.

According to unconfirmed reports, a version of the Evotech 2.7 gasoline power unit developed by the Ulyanovsk plant will soon be released. Technical specifications are not yet known.

Dimensions and weight

The weight of the bus meets Russian standards, so using gazelles as municipal transport will not cause problems. Depending on the configuration, the entire weight can be 4252 kg or 4292 kg.

The length of the bus is 6080 mm, height – 2720 mm, width – 2530. With such dimensions, the developers were able to achieve a ground clearance of 170 mm, which is quite enough to travel unhindered on Russian roads. If we compare Gazelle with its competitors, the data is approximately the same, which gives some advantage to the domestic automaker.

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Prices, start of sales and guarantee

The automaker is already working to supply buses on pre-order. Therefore, it is not surprising that Gazelle Next will appear on Russian roads in early April 2014. The price for the basic model will start from 980 thousand rubles. In total, the bus will be produced in several modifications: tourist, school and passenger versions. The main differences are in the cabin class and the configuration of additional options, such as: GLONASS\GPS satellite system and multimedia system functionality.

The warranty period for a Eurovan on the Gazelle-Next chassis is 3 years or 150,000 kilometers, and the service interval is 20,000 kilometers.

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Cost of "GAZ-322132"

There are simply a huge number of offers for the sale of GAZ-322132 minibuses on the Internet. This is undoubtedly one of the most abundant car brands on the secondary automotive market. In any region of Russia, such Gazelles will be found in a large assortment - both by year of manufacture and by technical condition.

There are practically no advertisements for the sale of pre-restyling passenger minibuses "GAZ-322132". This is understandable: considering how many years have passed since the 2003 restyling, all the juice has long been squeezed out of them, and they were sent for scrap. In addition, the terrifying quality of the Gazelles (and the entire family) produced by the Gorky Automobile Plant in the period from 1998 to 2001 has become the talk of the town. Some “remaining in service” GAZ-322132 from the early 2000s are offered for sale at almost bargain-basement prices - they ask for from 40 to 80 thousand rubles.

Newer, post-restyling GAZ-322132 from 2003-2009 are also inexpensive - they ask for, depending on the year of manufacture and technical condition, from 120 to 350 thousand rubles. Firstly, all of them have already significantly exhausted their resources. And secondly, where to work for them? Only in regional centers and from large cities is the “complete and final exodus” of “Gazelle” minibuses inevitable.

The updated analogue of the GAZ-322132, the Gazelle Business passenger bus, costs, according to the official website of the Gorky Automobile Plant, 981,000 rubles with a UMZ-A274 Evotech injection engine and 1,276,000 rubles with a Cummins diesel engine.

Although GAZ-322132 is called a Gazelle, in fact, it is more of a horse. A workhorse who works hard “from dawn to dusk.” A hardy car that requires a lot of attention, but also fully justifies itself, being the “breadwinner” of its owner and his family. It carries both cargo and people everywhere and always. It feels equally confident in tight city traffic, on the highway, and on peripheral roads (but with hard surfaces, of course).

There is no doubt that in just a few years the GAZ-322132, and the Gazelle Business too, will be completely ousted from commercial passenger transportation by more modern and comfortable cars. And they will become part of history, which will be remembered with nostalgia by many - owners, drivers, and ordinary passengers. Only Gazelle Next minibuses have a chance for a “response” move (it all depends on the pricing policy).

Summing up

Today, the domestic manufacturer has taken a serious step into the future by releasing a worthy competitor to foreign automakers. Despite some roughness and lack of production capacity, Gazelle is able to enter foreign markets. The main advantage over competitors is the price, which is lower from 30 to 60% of its closest analogues.

At the same time, it meets environmental standards, is easy to control and has decent driving performance. Gazelle Next is unable to compete directly with Japanese or German manufacturers, but it can occupy a budget niche that only Chinese cars have so far claimed. However, progress is obvious and it is quite possible that in the near future the Gorky plant will surprise us and release a car that can outdo the most famous automakers?

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People:
05/20/2016 at 21:55
How handsome he is!!! And the dimensions and proportions are very optimal. More than a minibus, less than a full-size bus. Very comfortable. During rush hour there is standing room if needed. Mini bus. We only drive this one. We wait at the bus stop and let other models pass.
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Passenger:
05/20/2016 at 21:41
As a passenger I can say: the bus is wonderful!!!! Very nice proportions and appearance. There are no analogues in its size and capacity. There is standing room. In regular minibuses, during rush hour, if there are no empty seats, you have to squat. And here are very optimal sizes. And not a full-fledged bus or a small minibus. I am happy for our auto industry. I try to ride only this model, skipping all sorts of other minibuses.
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Oleg:
03/09/2016 at 23:32
Buy a sprinter with a hundred thousand mileage and replace all injectors
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Gennady:
07/19/2015 at 19:05
Hello! I bought a bus for work, transporting people. When the temperature is +20 and above, there is no ventilation, it’s like frying in a frying pan. And the worst thing is that when I bought a bus, I thought the interior was big, I’d fill up the risers. More than two cannot be fined 1 person 100 rubles. Even with all-round tinting, you can see everything through the windshield. Not a car, but an aquarium.
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Egor:
05/15/2015 at 08:09
Overall, not a bad bus for its parameters. Whoever is thinking of purchasing, choose wisely, I don’t know how cold it is there, but our temperature reaches -35 -40 degrees, and there is no minus in the cabin, an independent heater takes out! The downside is that 170mm ground clearance is not enough.
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Gennady:
03/26/2015 at 16:34
The price is growing faster than the dollar, in Omsk it is already 1,340,000 rubles. costs. everything for the people. What if it falls on the right side and how do people get out? This is a death capsule! Good engineers, it’s difficult to heat such a salon. That's why it's cold in winter. There are international standards for minibuses, their shapes are the same! And we are reinventing the wheel and + the Chinese engine! Well done!
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Viktor Andreevich:
03/19/2015 at 01:21
I went... And in truth, it’s not a very comfortable bus….(But overall it’s something better than it was before among RusAvto)))) Fast, bright interior and large windows. It’s okay, I think “they” will finalize it and it won’t be bad at all.
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Arthur:
03/19/2015 at 01:16
Good evening, I’ll leave my personal opinion. I’m not involved in a big business of transporting passengers. I decided to buy an inexpensive bus in Princeps and, of course, through my connections, I decided to find out about the assembly of the bus through a friend: In fact, even among the plant they speak about it normally... after all, this is a domestic auto industry and you can have a negative opinion about everything. Of course there is a minus and it is the first one - there is not enough space in the cabin and overall it is a smart, smooth transport, so far there are no special complaints. Good luck to all! Listen but do it your way.
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Gennady:
02/10/2015 at 15:08
But the worst thing is that there is no alternative, spare parts for foreign cars in space. So you’ll have to buy a bucket, all foreign cars are designed to transport cargo, but this one is for people.
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Dimm:
02/08/2015 at 01:28
The bus is inadequate in terms of price and quality, the engine could be more economical, it feels like they want to make it cheaper, but it will cost us 200%, and in general this barn is a complete freak, it would be better to make a minibus based on Sable Next, and it looks cooler, but on this fuck... drive yourself, it’s time to think about your consumers who are taking out loans to work on this bucket of bolts, and don’t forget that it’s time to make a normal frame and a gas engine (propane, methane) and then you wouldn’t have a price!!!! !!
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Gennady:
01/27/2015 at 21:51
I'm from Omsk, I was in the salon. I wanted to see it and take a ride in the car. It is impossible that the salon is not provided. Buy and ride.. Consumption in the city is 17 liters per 100 km – super! The warranty is only for the engine and gearbox, but not for the rest. If you install the tape recorder yourself, the engine will be removed from warranty. Everything for the people. Buy a surprise car!!!
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Rashid:
12/28/2014 at 09:45
It's VERY, VERY far from European class. It needs to be improved. I rode this cart for 2 months. I don't recommend taking it. The car has many disadvantages. You'll understand if you get behind the wheel.
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Vlad:
12/18/2014 at 18:43
Ford, Mercedes classic, no passage, spare parts space, price tag space.
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Dmitriy:
05.12.2014 at 14:54
We are really looking forward to the Next bus with a gasoline engine, for LPG suspension, diesel is not relevant! When it will be?
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Michael:
11/30/2014 at 07:07
I would like to buy a bus, but it seems that the manufacturers are not interested in selling their miracle of technology.
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Nikit:
11/27/2014 at 04:24
I rode this bus. The places are really cramped, height 180. When the temperature outside is -15. there is a dubak in the cabin. no stove except for the driver. The view is poor...
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Nick:
11/19/2014 at 14:49
Of course, I haven’t driven the next model (hence the name) of the Gazelle yet, but it looks good: a high interior, there are no passengers in front with the driver. Yes, it has shortcomings, how could it be without it, but compared to its previous brother, it is a breakthrough.
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Michael:
11/10/2014 at 20:39
The point is not in education, but in the correct formulation of the task of designing and building a vehicle for passengers. Probably the one who set such a task remained in the pre-perestroika time, when people who had to ride buses were treated like “cattle” weighing 72 kg (according to standards and state regulations).
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Michael:
07.11.2014 at 00:45
During the “perestroika” of gazelle models, no one promised European quality, therefore the brakes were from Tsar Ivan the Terrible and the gearshift lever from Catherine the Great. The Germans could learn how to make minibuses; everything is assembled on the same site with Spinter Classic. The Classic is better than the GAZelle Next in all respects.
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Alex Smotrov:
06.11.2014 at 22:18
Gazelle-NEXT is the best and not expensive minibus.
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Denis:
02.11.2014 at 17:34
A shame!!!!!!!!!!! It’s the 21st century, and gas just can’t make rear disc brakes, at least for a bus. What do you think of the wretched checkpoint stick sticking out of the floor? That’s it, we moved the gearshift knob to the front panel a long time ago, and it’s convenient, everything but the gas. I consider this model to be late, about 10 years.
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Vyacheslav Pavlovich:
08/04/2014 at 17:44
Gazelle Next bus. Today, 08/04/2014 (Rostov-on-Don), I drove for the first time in this car as a passenger. There are a lot of impressions. I’m making an effort to write a review without swearing. Disadvantages of the Gazelle Next bus: 1. Narrow passage between the seats (two people in summer clothes have difficulty moving apart, but what will happen in winter? What if you take a student’s bag?) 2. Given my height of 180 cm, sitting in the passenger seat is uncomfortable (knees rest against seat back), except for the seats next to emergency exit 3. The interior ventilation is poor (the emergency hatch provides a weak air flow, and not all windows have vents, even at the top) Conclusion: this car is not suitable for operating as a minibus!!!
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Michael:
10.10.2014 at 00:06
It is obvious that this minibus was designed and built for children and midgets, of whom there are countless numbers in Russia. Low actual load capacity, narrow child seats, narrow aisle between seats, lack of ventilation in the cabin, etc. makes this mini-microbus an example of the attitude of the GAZ inventors to the understanding of passenger transportation in our cities. It’s sad that Russian technical regulations generally allow such pseudo-buses to carry passengers.
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Michael:
07.11.2014 at 00:32
This car with two-row seating was certified as a minibus for children. It fits their aisle sizes, seats and weight. For adults, this bus will always be a poor vehicle. But who will think about you at GAZ now? Somehow you big and tall, bulky and heavy people will get together... lose excess weight, shorten... everything to fit the buses being produced. Please!
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Andryukha:
06/17/2014 at 19:42
The taillights are poor and small. .
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Artem Nikolotov:
06/11/2014 at 19:39
I figured that at rush hour about 35 people could get into it with an average passenger weight of about 75 kg, which is equal to 2625 kg, despite the weight of the car being significantly greater than the weight of the onboard Gazelle Next... The question arises: how does such daily operation with such a load affect on a standard Gazlev frame, springs and other suspension elements... Not to mention the box and other elements...???
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I'm from Tyumen:
05/23/2014 at 19:42
This is Ukraine's revenge for Crimea The creators of the Dolphin broke through to GAZ! I'm not from Ukraine, but the design is recognizable. And what will those who shouted “The Gazelle is designed for no more than 1.5 tons in the back” say now? What if such a shed was installed on a regular chassis from the factory?
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Octavian:
04/16/2014 at 19:41
On the official website, there is no information about this bus, no prices, no equipment, as if it does not exist... I called dealers in my city, they said that they had not seen such a bus yet and only in mid-May the date of appearance would be known. Even the bus will appear in the showroom in Nizhny Novgorod only in the summer! Although, I think, they should appear in Nizhny the fastest... But in Saratov, a person has already driven 13 thousand and plans to buy more... damn.. I want it too! At least find out details about the bus. And, by the way, about the fake driver in the video, I wouldn’t have thought so if they hadn’t shown him having lunch, apparently with the salon employees))) It makes me think that he is from the same salon.
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Minibus taxi GAZ-3221: description and technical characteristics

The GAZ-3221 minibus is a classic Russian-made minivan, which has been assembled by the Gorky Automobile Plant since 1996. The vehicle was based on the GAZ-2705. Its base has been improved and supplemented with modern technical components. The car is in great demand on the Russian market due to its versatility. Belongs to the category of light-duty trucks.

general information

There are three types of GAZ-3221 in terms of capacity:

14 seats;
9 seats;
7 seats.

Some automobile manufacturers, collaborating with GAZ, use the car as the basis for their products. The most popular example is Bikas-30, which belongs to the Biysk Machine-Building Plant.

When designing a new car, the designers focused on improving interior comfort. The interior has been transformed with new finishing materials, the seats have become softer and of better quality, and armrests and headrests have been added. These features allow the car to be used as the main vehicle of minibus taxis. Many modifications have been developed on the basis of the minibus, so it can be found in many areas.

The salon can be equipped with specialized equipment, which the Ministry of Health took advantage of in the early 2000s. The result is a comfortable, versatile and economical ambulance. Dimensions allow you to transport up to three patients along with a couple of doctors. To perform special operations, the machine is used in law enforcement agencies. The Gorky enterprise developed a modification specifically for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which received the number “32215”. Various equipment is installed on board depending on the assigned tasks.

In terms of technical equipment, there are two main types - with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The presence of all-wheel drive allows you to get to hard-to-reach areas where paved roads do not lead. Non-disconnectable all-wheel drive and a unique transfer case provide high off-road capability. The design is complemented by an interaxle lockable differential. The tires have a wide diameter and lugs.

Design

As mentioned above, the GAZ-3221 car is an improved version of the outdated 2705. The general exterior design was preserved, it was supplemented with new contours and elements. The body is equipped with six windows with opening vents (3 on each side). For boarding and disembarking passengers there is a sliding door on the starboard side. The rear hinged door is used to load and unload cargo and luggage. The cabin has two doors.

The car did not receive any prominent elements. Everything is done according to the best traditions of the GAZelle family. In 2003, the vehicle was restyled, receiving new headlights, a radiator grille and large side mirrors.

The salon consists of two parts. They are separated from each other by a partition. The driver and two assistants are located in the front, and the passengers are in the rear. In minibus taxis, the front seats are used by passengers when the cabin is crowded. The main versions have 7 and 9 seats. Together with the driver, the total capacity is eight and ten people, respectively. A less common modification is designed for 14 passengers. Some users install additional chairs to increase income.

GAZ-3221 8 seats is often used as a business vehicle. The seats are positioned so that all passengers can make direct visual contact. This is convenient during negotiations. There is also a folding table with individual lighting, where it is convenient to work with a laptop and view documents. Some options have increased interior height by raising the roof. The rear luggage compartment holds 250 liters. This is enough to carry several large travel bags.

Specifications:

Length - 5.5 m;
Width - 2.1 m;
Height - 2.2 m;
Front track - 1.7 m;
Rear track - 1.6 m;
Ground clearance - 17 cm;
Turning radius - 5.5 m;
Weight - 3.5 tons;
The volume of the power plant is 2.89 l;
The power of the power unit is 107 horsepower at 4 thousand rpm;
Torque - 220 Nm at 2.5 thousand rpm.

The engine was preserved from the 2705 model. The ZMZ-40524 naturally aspirated gasoline engine has four cylinders arranged in a row. It is installed on modifications 404 and 408. With a displacement of 2.89 liters, it develops up to 107 horsepower. This is enough to accelerate to 100 km/h in 30 seconds (with a maximum speed of 130 km/h).

Version 531 is equipped with a GAZ-5602 diesel power plant. Thanks to four cylinders, the working volume is 2.13 liters. The engine design is complemented by turbocharging. Various boost configurations are set at the factory, resulting in 95 or 110 horsepower. Maximum torque is 204 Nm (at 2.3 thousand revolutions) or 250 Nm (at 2 thousand revolutions), respectively.

There are varieties with an American power unit - Chrysler 2.4L DOHC. As a rule, it can be found on models with the index “748”. The device includes four cylinders (4 valves each) and a distributed fuel injection system. With 2.43 liters of volume, a power of 150 horsepower is achieved at 5.5 thousand revolutions. Maximum torque is 224 Nm at 4.2 thousand rpm. The Chrysler engine is installed on shortened versions of the GAZ-3221 Business with changed parameters - 133 horsepower and 204 Nm.

Average fuel consumption is 17 liters per 100 kilometers. When moving around a modern metropolis at an average speed of 60 km/h, the fuel consumption rate is 23 liters. On a suburban highway, gasoline costs are reduced - the car requires no more than 14 liters. Thanks to such indicators, on the Russian market the car is classified as an economical category. Russian businessmen who use foreign competitors spend more money on refueling equipment.

All engines operate in conjunction with a standard, synchronized manual transmission. It consists of six speeds - five forward and one reverse. The GAZ has a dry clutch with one disc, powered by a hydraulic device. Depending on the modification, the cardan transmission can be two-shaft with an intermediate support or three-shaft.

A mechanical transfer case is provided on modifications 32217 and 322173. It consists of two stages, includes a reduction gear with a center differential with forced locking. It provides permanent all-wheel drive.

The high strength of the dependent suspension was achieved by longitudinal semi-elliptical leaf springs. They are complemented by hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers with front stabilizers. Some models do not have front stabilizers.

The front wheels are equipped with disc brakes, while the rear wheels are equipped with drum brakes. The brake system operates via a hydraulic drive, consists of two circuits and is supplemented by a vacuum booster. This is one of the most reliable designs in the history of the domestic automotive industry, providing a high degree of safety.

What can be concluded?

The GAZ-3221 bus is a popular Russian transport belonging to the category of light-duty trucks. The main advantage is the GAZ branded frame, which serves for many years without loss of strength. Over the entire history of its existence, the car has made a huge contribution to the development of the Russian economy. With its help, we established a high-quality and fast network of minibus taxis in most cities, ensured the efficient operation of courier services and carried out operations of varying complexity in emergency services and law enforcement agencies.

High demand is due to its simple design and low maintenance. In any city you can find a specialist who understands the repair of gazelles. Spare parts are available in any specialized store. Repairs cost pennies, which cannot be said about foreign analogues. Some owners study the device on their own, which allows them to carry out prompt repairs with their own hands at the site of the breakdown.

The payback period for a car is 1-2 years, depending on the scope of application. In the official showroom, GAZ-3221 can be bought for 500-700 thousand rubles. The minimum price tag is the basic package. By installing additional equipment, it increases to 700 thousand. The list of exclusive features includes air conditioning, electrical adjustment of various elements, fog lights, a multifunction steering wheel for controlling the media system and cruise control (for diesel versions). On the secondary market, the average cost is 200-400 thousand rubles. Depends on the technical and external conditions and year of manufacture.

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