Manufacturer Gorky Automobile Plant Layout FR layout | Production 1994–current | |
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Assembly Nizhny Novgorod, Russia (GAZ), Rokiškis, Lithuania (UAB “Automasinu verslo centras”, 2000-2008) Simferopol, Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine (KrimAvtoGAZ, 1995-2006) Söğütlü, Turkey (Mersa Otomotiv, 2012- ) Body style 2-door dropside truck2/4-door pickup truck4-door panel van4-door minibus | ||
The GAZelle (Russian: ГАЗе́ль) is a series of light commercial vehicles: pickup trucks, vans and minibuses made by Russian car manufacturer GAZ. GAZelle, together with its lighter version Sobol, account for the majority of the Russian van and light truck market, has strong positions on the markets of CIS countries and rank as GAZ's most popular and successful products.
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In 2010-2011 the GAZelle family underwent a serious upgrade. The upgraded model got the name GAZelle Business. The changes affected 20 main vehicle units and systems, including steering, brakes, gearbox, cooling system, transmission and interior.
In 2013 GAZ started serial production of the new generation GAZelle NEXT light commercial vehicle.
Models
Variants
The GAZ Sobol is a lighter duty version of the GAZelle, built on a shorter wheelbase. It was introduced in 1998.
The GAZ Valdai is a heavier duty version of the GAZelle, built on a longer wheelbase. It was introduced in 2003.
Trim levels
Before the 2010 upgrade, customers were not given the opportunity to select options. Currently the Gazelle-Business can be ordered with a differential lock, ABS braking system, "Lux" instrument panel, and the No2 Package option (includes fog lights, electroproof mirrors, front electric windows, dashboard "Lux" (radio control buttons on the steering wheel and audio package), central locking front doors).
The 2013 Gazelle NEXT has its own system with the three basic trim levels and a set of options.