Design features of GAZelle NEXT 4.6: a new rear axle, disc braking system on all wheels with ABS and ESP systems, increased width of the flat body (for drop-side truck modification), body length increased by 700 mm (on vans and minibuses).
On the basis of GAZelle NEXT 4.6, a full line of commercial vehicles will be produced: drop-side trucks with single and double-cab, chassis for special superstructures, a cargo van with a body space of 15.5 m3 and a combi-van, as well as several models of minibuses.
GAZelle NEXT 4.6 presented at COMTRANS/17 is a prototype. Sales of this model will start in the first quarter of 2018. The car will be equipped with body sides made of aluminum or from a rolled steel profile that has undergone cataphoretic priming, with a minimum number of welded joints. This ensures high corrosion resistance of the body.
The GAZelle NEXT 4.6 minibus differs not only in its increased payload capacity, but also in its wheel base extended to 3.950 mm. The enlarged body space allowed to increase the passenger capacity of the minibus to 20 people. The car is equipped with an automatic gearbox manufactured by the French company Punch Powerglide. The continuous torque transfer to the automatic transmission allows to ensure smooth movement of the vehicle and a high level of comfort for passengers.
The third model created on GAZelle NEXT 4.6 basis is a low-floor electrobus designed to carry 22 passengers.
GAZelle NEXT 4.6 platform has absorbed all the advantages of GAZelle NEXT 3.5, which has been produced since 2013 and is the most popular model at the Russian market of commercial vehicles. They include a solid double-fishbone independent front suspension, a spacious and comfortable driver's cabin, highly informative rack-and-gear steering, a reinforced frame and an upgraded rear suspension.
Basic specifications of GAZelle NEXT 4.6: gross weight - 4.6 tons; payload capacity 2.62 tons; dimensions (length/width/height) - 6580/2513/2310 mm; engine - Cummins ISF 2.8 (volume 2.8 liters, power 149.6 hp, torque 330 Nm, maximum speed 130 km/h).
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