GAZ, Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ), a Russian company producing passenger cars of the Volga and Chaika brands, as well as trucks. The headquarters is located in Nizhny Novgorod (until 1991 it was called Gorky).
GAZ is one of the largest Russian (before the collapse of the USSR - Soviet) enterprises in the automotive industry. The plant's emblem, adopted in 1950, repeats part of the ancient coat of arms of Nizhny Novgorod with a prancing deer. The details of the emblem have varied over the years.
The plant went into operation on January 1, 1932 and in the same year the first 1.5-ton GAZ-AA truck and GAZ-A passenger car rolled off its assembly line. In the pre-war years, the plant produced two models of passenger cars: GAZ-1 (colloquially “emka”) and “Pickup”. During the Great Patriotic War, the work of the enterprise was entirely subordinate to the needs of the front.
After the end of the war, the plant began work on creating new models of passenger cars. The first to appear was the famous “Victory” GAZ-20 (engine power 50 hp, speed 105 km/h), as well as GAZ-12 and GAZ-69.
1956 marked a new stage in the development of the plant - the Volga GAZ-21 replaced the Pobeda. And in 1959, the production of a more modern and comfortable model “Chaika” GAZ-13 with a 150 hp engine began. (in subsequent years, the power of the GAZ14 model reached 220 hp).
In 1969, instead of the old Volga, production of the new GAZ-24 model was mastered.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, GAZ was one of the first to adapt to new market conditions.
In the early 90s, the 3102 model was created, equipped with a 100 hp engine, and in 1997, factory engineers, having subjected it to a structural update, developed the modern base model "Volga-3110" with a 100-150 hp engine.
In addition, in 1997, an agreement was concluded between GAZ and the Italian concern FIAT to create a joint venture called Nizhny Novgorod Motors to assemble passenger cars of three Fiat brands. Due to the 1998 crisis, GAZ, although it adapted to the new economic conditions much better than most Russian automobile enterprises, also encountered difficulties.
In 1999, 125,486 passenger cars left the plant's assembly line. At the end of the year, a new rear-wheel drive sedan GAZ 3111 appeared. The car was created in close cooperation with the American company Venture, and is significantly different from its predecessors. The length of the comfortable interior has been increased by 120mm.
In 2000 and 2001 For the assembly of machines, new industrial facilities were put into operation, for the creation of which the help of a number of Western companies and several dozen firms from Russia and the CIS countries was attracted. At the same time, the lack of financial resources has forced the implementation of a number of promising models to be postponed. An increasing number of machine kits are sent to subsidiaries. Cars bearing the GAZ brand will begin to be assembled in Ingushetia, Belarus, and Ukraine.
Currently, the production program of the car plant is dominated by the GAZ-3110 sedan and its modifications. They account for more than 80% of the total output. The archaic 90- and 100-horsepower engines of the ZMZ-402 family, dating back to 1958, are gradually giving way to the more advanced 2.3-liter ZMZ-4062.10 unit, developing 145 hp.
Article published 06/09/2016 21:44 Last edited 06/09/2016 19:05Sobol is a series of Russian light-duty trucks, vans and minibuses produced at the Gorky Automobile Plant since November 1998.
At the end of 1998, the Gorky Automobile Plant, based on units of the GAZelle family, mastered the production of light delivery vehicles "Sobol" (LCV-M.C. class), which differ from the popular lorry and a half and have a wheelbase shortened to 2760 mm, an independent front spring suspension and a single-pitch tire on the rear axle, designed for a lower load capacity (up to 900 kg).
The family includes the all-metal van GAZ-2752 and minibuses GAZ-2217 (Barguzin) and GAZ-22171, as well as a flatbed truck (chassis with cab) GAZ-2310. The base model is considered to be the GAZ-2752 van with a sliding side door and hinged rear doors (useful volume 6.86 m³ in the 3-seater version and 3.7 m³ in the 7-seater cargo-passenger “Combi”).
Minibus GAZ-22171 with a raised roof (similar in height to the GAZelle GAZ-3221) in 6- and 10-seater versions. Since 1999, the production of model 2217 “Sobol Barguzin” began with a “low” roof (height reduced by 100 mm), a lifting rear door, positioned by the manufacturer as a minivan. For official purposes and minibuses, a 10-seater modification of the GAZ-22173 with a denser layout and simplified interior trim is intended (available on request).
The Sobol family also includes all-wheel drive versions of the GAZ-23107/27527/22177/221717 with a rigid front axle and cardan joints (Hooke joints) in the drive of the front drive and steered wheels. The transmission is made with permanent all-wheel drive with a transfer case driven by a multi-row Morse chain.
At the beginning of 2003, the Sobol family underwent a restyling similar to the GAZelle family with updating the design of the tail and replacing rectangular headlights with modern drop-shaped block headlights, as well as replacing the instrument panel, etc.
When creating the 1-ton version of the GAZelle, the designers decided to simultaneously shorten the car. The result was a double lightening effect: both the payload and the vehicle's own weight were reduced. This made it possible to put the car on a passenger chassis. The Sobol has a modernized GAZ-31029 Volga suspension. The rear “passenger” axle is much thinner than a cargo axle, carries single wheels (instead of the twin ones of the GAZelle) and rests on soft leaf springs. The front suspension is independent. The Sobol's tires are low-profile, which also improves handling.
The Sobol is somewhat more dynamic and economical than the GAZelle, and, most importantly, its comfort and handling are much closer to a passenger car. This difference determined the big difference in buyer categories. For example, the passenger version of the Sobol Barguzin is often used as an executive minibus, competing with foreign models. There are many independent auto repair shops that transform the Barguzin salon into a comfortable business coupe, limited in luxury only by the financial capabilities of the customer.
By creating Barguzin, GAZ designers moved even further away from GAZelle. The car has a reduced roof height to fit through a standard garage door. Lowering the roof reduced air resistance. The rear door does not swing sideways, like other cars of the GAZelle family, but upwards, and is held in this position by hydraulic stops. GAZ even positions the Barguzin not as a minibus, but as a minivan.
The Sobol family gradually became comparable in popularity to the GAZelle, and a shortage even formed - not least of all the culprits were Muscovites. In Moscow there is a law prohibiting trucks with a carrying capacity of more than 1 ton from entering the Third Ring Road. With the advent of Sobol, which fit into the restriction, GAZ was able to significantly increase sales of its cars in the capital.
In 2006, the production of the model was moved to the main branch of the GAZ conveyor and sharply increased. After this step, the manufacturer was finally able to satisfy the capital's demand. With the increase in the number of cars, the demand for car parts has also increased. A wide range of automobile spare parts is presented on the main Gazelist52.
Technical characteristics of Sable:
| Manufacturer | "GAZ Group" | |
| Years of production | 1998-present | |
| Class | Produced in different configurations (Minibus, van, light truck) | |
| Design | ||
| Body type(s) | Van | |
| Layout | front-engine, rear-wheel drive, front-engine, all-wheel drive | |
| Wheel formula | 4x2, 4x4 | |
| Transmission | Mechanical, 5-speed | |
| Weight | total weight - 2800 kg (for a bus - 2650 kg) | |
| Dynamic | ||
| Max. speed | 145 km/h | |
| Other | ||
| Load capacity | 635-910 kg | |
| Fuel consumption | 11.7 / 9.2 (Control fuel consumption, l/100 km at 80 km/h (gasoline/diesel)) | |
| Volume of the tank | 70 l | |
All metal
Double cab
Number of seats 1+6
Standard base
Rear drive
Gas engine
GAZ-2752–764 is an all-metal Sobol-Business cargo-passenger van with a UMZ-4216 gasoline engine, rear-wheel drive and a seven-seat cabin. The length of the cargo compartment is 1330 mm, width 1830 mm, height 1430 mm, volume 3.4 m3.
All metal construction
A rigid body performs several functions at once - it protects cargo from damage and theft, evenly redistributes loads on the vehicle, and can also serve as a basis for attaching shelves or installing specialized equipment inside. At the same time, it makes the Sobol suitable for performing a wide variety of jobs - the total capacity reaches 3.4 cubic meters, the load capacity is 755 kg, and the length of the transported objects is 1.3 m.
Double cab
The Sobol can be a full-fledged replacement for a minivan or pickup truck with a second row of seats. Its cabin will accommodate seven people; in the wide cabin, each of them will be provided with space and comfort. An additional heater and a sunroof are responsible for maintaining an optimal microclimate inside. The driver also does not have to complain about fatigue after a long trip - his workplace is represented by an adjustable seat, a safety steering column with power steering and an ergonomic instrument cluster.
Gas engine
The motor produced by the Ulyanovsk plant is an excellent combination of time-tested technical solutions and the latest technologies. The interchangeability of spare parts with other power units makes its maintenance simple and allows for minimal costs, and the use of a microprocessor injection control system has added power and efficiency.
Rear drive
The car is built on a reliable technical platform. It includes a rear-wheel drive transmission that can withstand heavy loads for a long time. It also helps maintain control under load and reduces the turning radius.
GAZ-2752–764 is a car for every day. The seven-seater cabin makes it convenient both for family trips and for delivering a team of specialists to a work site. And in the closed cargo compartment you can put luggage for outdoor trips, tools or equipment.
| Suspension and brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Independent double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Springs |
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Dimensions
Equipment
The standard equipment of the GAZ-2752–764 includes: power steering, heated mirrors, an additional interior heater, spare tools and accessories. The price is for the base model: rear-wheel drive seven-seater, with Evotech 2.7l engine, excluding delivery.
Service
The factory warranty for the entire Sobol-Business model range is 2 years, or 80,000 km, the interval between maintenance is 15,000 km. The service and sales network of the Gorky Automobile Plant covers a large number of regions of Russia and the CIS, making professional service for GAZ vehicles as accessible as possible to their owners.
GAZ-2752 is well known on the domestic car market under the name “Sable”. The car is considered reliable and practical. And the fact that the car was created by domestic manufacturers is even more pleasing. Along with unpretentious operation, the machine is distinguished by affordable maintenance at a cost. High-quality parts provide a long operating time, thereby increasing the time between repairs, which is a significant argument when choosing a reliable car.
About the car
The technical characteristics of the GAZ Sobol 2752 car and fuel consumption made the car popular among medium and small commerce. This machine has good maneuverability and ease of operation, and it also has relatively low fuel consumption. The machine is used to deliver goods over various distances.
This car is equipped with a special luggage compartment, the capacity of which reaches 7 m³. The doors at the rear of the body open completely, which makes loading/unloading from the trunk easier, and small objects can be loaded into the car through the side door.
GAZ-2752 is produced in various configurations. Thus, the Sobol-Business car belongs to the latest generation of commercial vehicles today, which have been produced since 2010. The developers of this model made an attempt to avoid a number of shortcomings that were typical of previous machines. When modernizing the GAZ-2752, parts were used from domestic and foreign manufacturers, such as Group, Bosch and other brands. The use of parts from trusted automakers made it possible to improve the technical characteristics of the GAZ-2752 Sobol, for example, to increase the reliability of the car.
In the latest version of the car, the internal space was increased and the ergonomics of the car were improved, which was also equipped with an ABS system and power steering. Sobol is produced in different versions: running on gas, gasoline or diesel fuel.
Vehicle Features
The technical characteristics of the GAZ-2752 “Sobol” differ depending on the version of the vehicle, for example, its carrying capacity. For a cargo-passenger model it is 0.3 tons, for a cargo van - from 0.77 to 0.9 tons, while the total weight of the vehicle will be 2.8 tons. This, by the way, can be considered an advantage, because in this way travel is ensured of the named transport to areas of large cities where the route is closed for heavy trucks.
Judging by the responses from drivers, the technical characteristics of the GAZ-2752 Sobol and its compact dimensions allow it to maneuver and park on a narrow road or in limited space. The overall dimensions of the car are as follows:
- length 4.81 m;
- height - 2.2 m;
- width - 2.075 m.
The wheelbase of the car is 2.76 m, the track of the car is only 1.7 m. And the low loading height of 0.72 m allows, judging by the reviews of the owners, to carry out loading and unloading work without much expense.
"Sable" has all-wheel drive. The car is adapted for driving on the highway and can reach speeds of about one hundred and twenty km/h.
Car fuel consumption
The fuel consumption of a car depends on the configuration:
- when running on diesel fuel - 9.8 liters per 100 km;
- gasoline internal combustion engines with a consumption of about 10 liters per 100 km;
- when operating on gaseous fuel, the consumption will be about 12 liters of fuel per 100 km.
ICE
The technical characteristics of the GAZ-2752 Sobol allow the use of power units of different models and manufacturers. The most popular models of this machine in our country are equipped with a four-cylinder gasoline unit model UMZ-40524 with a volume of 2800 cm³ and a developed power of up to 96 kW. Options with a four-cylinder foreign petrol engine Chrisler-2.4L are possible. These internal combustion engines use AI-95 gasoline as fuel.
Some Sobol models are equipped with Cummins diesel internal combustion engines, which have a service life of about half a million kilometers. There are machine options that use gas as fuel.
Device
The cabin of the GAZ “Sobol” 2752, a device whose technical characteristics we are considering, allows you to accommodate three people (two passengers and a driver). This is one of the advantages of the machine.
The driver's cabin is designed taking into account ergonomic requirements. The combined version of the car is equipped with a 7-seater cabin and a reduced luggage compartment. There are modifications that are used to transport goods or equipment, as well as to accommodate a team of workers.
GAZ-2752 belongs to the Sobol class. This machine is distinguished by its simplicity of design and reliability. "Sables" have many useful qualities that are so in demand and useful for small businesses and other commercial purposes.
The Sable family, basic information
"Sobol" are Russian-made vehicles belonging to the class of light-duty cargo transportation vehicles. On the basis of the Sobol family, trucks and vans (GAZ-2752), passenger buses (GAZ-2217) are produced. This family of vehicles also includes a flatbed truck for longer transportation (GAZ-2310). At the Gorky Automobile Plant, production of the GAZ-2752 began back in 1998.
The use of Sobols has no limits: they are used in the delivery sector, small businesses, transporting people, and even for law enforcement agencies.
The main model of this series is considered to be the GAZ-2752, which, in addition to rear hinged doors, also has a side (right) sliding door.
Advantages of "Sable"
The Sobol GAZ-2752 van has many useful advantages that are so in demand for small businesses. Smaller dimensions than the GAZelle make this car less bulky, allow it to be placed in any garage, and also save fuel.
A large family is not a problem. The body has seven seats, and the ceiling height does not interfere with walking even at full height. For short trips with a light load on your shoulders, the ride is just perfect. Any household problems are resolved quickly. The low loading height allows you to carry even the heaviest items into the luggage compartment.
Why drivers love Sobol
Every car has something that is highly valued by drivers. The most important advantage of Sobol is its reliability, high repairability and simplicity. It is these three qualities that should be present in a real light-duty car. A large car should not break down often so as not to let the owner down. If this suddenly happens, then much of the Sobol GAZ-2752 equipment can be repaired yourself, without turning to the technical service for help. Many parts installed on this machine are simply similar to GAZelle parts, which greatly simplifies the search and purchase of spare parts.
Dimensions of "Sable"
Many factors depend on the size of the car. For example, its carrying capacity, fuel consumption, compactness. The overall length (distance from the bumper to the trunk) of the GAZ-2752 is slightly less than five meters, namely 4810 centimeters.
One of the main dimensional factors is width. "Sable" has a distance from one side to the other of 2.07 meters. Just right for a light-duty truck. The height of the car is 2200 centimeters.
GAZ-2752 technical characteristics
The classic "Sable" has only two driving wheels, while its modifications (for example, GAZ-27527) have each wheel controlled by what is called all-wheel drive. In the Sobol family of cars, the total number of seats can range from 3 to 7, but this is not such a major indicator.
GAZ feels great in urban conditions. Its maneuverability allows it to turn around even in small streets. The minimum turning radius of the GAZ-2752 does not exceed 5.5 meters, which is a good result for a light-duty truck.
For greater convenience, the car, in addition to the standard rear hinged doors, also has a right sliding door, which greatly simplifies the loading and unloading of goods.
GAZ is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, which significantly reduces the price of the product.
The Sobol is equipped with a factory power steering, which in theory makes driving the car much more pleasant and convenient. But it is precisely this part of the steering mechanism that is the main scourge of all drivers. According to reviews from car owners, this same hydraulic booster is the most vulnerable link in the entire car. This device leaks constantly. Because of this, you need to contact the experts.
Engines for GAZ-2752
The Sobol is equipped with both diesel and gasoline engines. They differ in power, environmental standards and fuel consumption. The most common engine on the GAZ-2752 Sobol is the ZMZ-405. The old and proven gasoline engine never fails, even in 30-degree frost it starts without obvious problems. The environmental standard of the engine is either 0 or 2. Fuel consumption on the ZMZ-405 does not exceed 10-12 liters per 100 kilometers.
An excellent light-duty truck, reliable, spacious - and that’s all GAZ-2752. Its technical characteristics make it one of the best and most sought after vehicles for commercial purposes. GAZ-2752 has a price that matches its quality. It is these factors that are expanding the demand for the Sobol car. For example, a GAZ-2752 produced in 2015 can be purchased from 670,000 rubles, and a used car, depending on the mileage, year and condition, can be purchased for 20,000 rubles. purchase. And the car will become your reliable assistant for years to come.
