GAZ Group has presented its ‘GAZelle NEXT’ new generation light commercial vehicle for the first time at the Moscow Motor Show.
GAZ claims that the new family of vans features handling similar to that of a passenger car, state-of-the-art safety systems, excellent reliability and comfort, as well as the best cost of ownership for this class of vehicle.
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The GAZelle NEXT will go on sale from March 2013.
Three models of the new family are being showcased at Moscow: A 3.5t GVW dropside truck with aluminium platform; a 19-seat minibus and a ‘Sobol NEXT’ prototype (GVW 2.8t).
GAZ says the new model range will eventually include trucks with a gross vehicle weight up to 5 tonnes.
The new vans are powered by a Cummins engine (ISF 2.8) that conforms to Euro-4 standards, with possible future upgrade to Euro-5 and Euro-6.
Bo Andersson, President/CEO of GAZ Group, said: “GAZelle NEXT was designed by GAZ engineers based on an in-depth study of customers’ needs and built using modern components from leading international manufactures. Drivers of GAZelle NEXT will appreciate better ergonomics and enhanced reliability, owners will benefit from the vehicle’s durability and low cost of ownership, and passengers will value its superior comfort and safety. The NEXT family will broaden the selection of GAZ vehicles to satisfy a wide range of our customers’ requirements and will also enable us to increase export opportunities for GAZ”.
