Fur-bearing beast of carriage layout. Fur-bearing animal wagon layout Gaz 2217 sable low roof

Started production at the end of 1998. Before that, there were practically no cars of this class in Russia, and the brand was out of competition (not counting foreign analogues). Unlike the Gazelle, the Sobol has a shortened base and, accordingly, a lower carrying capacity (about 0.9 tons on average).

The appearance of the car gas 2217 Barguzin

In total, GAZ has developed four main modifications of the small-tonnage followers of the Gazelle:

• GAZ 2752 (3- or 7-seater all-metal van);
• GAZ 22171 (10-seater minibus);
• GAZ 2217 (6-seater minivan);
• GAZ 2310 ( truck with side body).

The brand with double-leaf rear doors and a sliding door on the side of the body (right) was taken as the basis.

Minivan (or minibus) "Sobol Barguzin", depending on the configuration, can be 6-seater or 10-seater. First, models with a “high” roof rolled off the assembly line of the automobile plant, starting in 1999, the height of the roof was reduced by 10 cm. In the new modification, the back door began to open from the bottom up, as in cars"hatchback". Since that time, the Barguzin has been considered a minivan.

Dimensions GAZ Barguzin

There were quite a lot of modifications of the Barguzin for the entire time of its release. It should be noted that the minivan has undergone deep restyling twice. The first generation of 2217 cars was produced from 1998 to 2003. Then the second series of "Sable" began, which was produced until 2010. Unlike the previous model, it has the following changes:

• Rectangular headlights were changed to teardrop-shaped headlights;
• The shape of the hood has changed;
• An improved instrument panel appeared in the cabin;
• Significantly expanded the lineup engines installed on the machine.

The next time the restyling took place in 2010, when the entire Gazelle family received improved equipment and became known as. The degree of comfort has also increased with the GAZ 2217 brand, the car has acquired the name "Barguzin Business".

Side view of gas 2217 Barguzin

This time the car received:

• Updated front bumper, which began to be attached to the cab, and not to the frame;
• Eight available body colors;
• German instrument panel;
• Improved interior lighting;
• Improved stove heating;
• Adjustable steering column;
• Imported clutch from ZF Sachs.

Specifications GAZ 2217 1998-2003

The first issue of 2217 was from 1998 to 2003. The minibus was produced in a 10-seater version mainly for fixed-route taxis and had a simpler configuration. The six-seater minivan has already acquired a richer finish - it is considered a commercial vehicle.

Have changed and side mirrors rear view - they have become more voluminous.

"Barguzin business"

Sobol Barguzin, unlike Gazelle, is more suitable for business trips or as family car. To a large extent, comfort depends on the thoughtful interior decoration. All the details of the interior of the car are well worked out in the model of the next generation of Sobol - GAZ 2217 Barguzin Business.

The appearance and location of the seat in the modification Barguzin business

On the roads new model easily recognizable by modified front bumper and grille grille. In the cabin, the instrument panel, audio system, air conditioning and heating system have changed. The stove is now controlled by an electronic unit.

The steering wheel has taken on a different shape, and has become more pleasant to the touch. Installed other turn signal and wiper switches. On the new brand they began to use an imported clutch - due to this, the speeds are now switched easier, and the clutch pedal is noticeably softer. For the new Sobol Barguzin, the plant gives a guarantee of 80 thousand kilometers or two years, the interval between maintenance has increased to 15 thousand km.

The new model is also equipped with two types of engines - a 2.9-liter and promising Cummins turbocharged diesel (2.8 liters).

Specifications Cummins ISF2.8s3129T:

• Engine type - diesel, turbocharged;
• Cooling - liquid;
• Number of cylinders - 4;
• The location of the cylinders is in-line;
• Power - 120 liters. from.;
• Compression ratio - 16.5;
• Fuel consumption at a speed of 60 km / h - 8.5 l;
• Fuel consumption at a speed of 80 km / h - 10.3 l;
• Piston diameter - 94 mm;
• Piston stroke - 100 mm;
• Cylinder volume - 2.8 l;
• Ecology class - Euro-3 or Euro-4.

It is very reliable and has a resource of about 500 thousand kilometers up to overhaul. At diesel engine Barguzin Business has the following filling capacities:

• Engine oil in the crankcase - 5 l;
• Oil in oil filter- 0.44 l;
• Liquid in the cooling system - 6 l;
• Between the marks on the probe max and min - 1 l.

There are no special differences, except for the body, in the design of the GAZ 2217 Sobol Barguzin minibus from other "sables". (We considered in detail the technical characteristics of the family in the article “GAZ 27527 Sable: tamed and left in the city ...” using the example of a van) Let's consider this car from a commercial point of view, without avoiding, however, technical and operational issues.

Modern GAZ 2217 and its early variants

Today GAZ 2217 Sobol is offered by the manufacturer in 16 standard versions, all 4x4. It is possible to complete the car according to the schemes of the complete permanent drive and all-wheel drive. Cabins 1+6 or 1+10 (driver and passengers). Body in two versions: with a low and medium roof. Engines: standard Sobolev UMP 4216 (Euro-4 gasoline) and diesel Cumminis (Euro-4). The price fluctuates around 650-800 thousand rubles, depending on the layout. Additional options(differential locks, luxury instrument panels, color selection, etc.) - for separate money.

Also previously there was a modification of Barguzin in the luxury version - Riviera. The price of "lyalechka" is from 710 thousand rubles. The plant also offers today the Sobol-Business option with a compartment-salon superior comfort, but not much more expensive than regular Barguzins. There was also a modification of "Sable-Taxi". A GAZ-5601 turbodiesel was installed on it. The difference between a taxi and other cars is a low roof and only 5 seats for passengers in the cabin. To the right of the driver is a place for luggage.

Previously produced GAZ 2217 and with rear wheel drive. Today, judging by the information of the GAZ Group on the corporate website, there are no such products in production. The plant abandoned them in favor of a plug-in all-wheel drive and permanent all-wheel drive. Reviews of "minibuses" about rear-wheel drive versions - at least apply to the wound: when fully loaded, the car confidently holds the road, is maneuverable, and economical. The hydraulic booster facilitates the work of drivers. Individual craftsmen independently increase the number passenger seats in the car up to 11-12, to accelerate the payback, but to the detriment of the comfort of passengers.

Engine

The entire "Sobolevsky" series of engines is installed on the machine. In 1998, the family received 100-110 hp gasoline engines. ZMZ-402 (2.5 l, 8 cells), ZMZ-406.3 (2.3 l, 16 cells) ZMZ-406 (injector, 2.3 l, 16 cells) and the GAZ-5601 diesel plant (2, 1 l, 85 hp)

Since 2003, an injection engine ZMZ-40522.10 (2.5 l. 16 cells, 140 hp) and a GAZ-5601 turbodiesel have been installed. In 2008, Barguzin and his brothers were offered new engines: ZMZ 40524.10 and Chrysler DOHC 2.4L (2.4 l, 137 hp) and a GAZ-5602 diesel engine with 95 hp. Chrysler DOHC 2.4L was subsequently installed only on the luxury version of the Riviera - this is the only serious difference between Barguzin and the GAZ "fur" community.

Since 2009, the GAZ 2217 has received a standard UMZ-4216.10 (2.89 l, 115 hp) and a Cummins ISF 2.8L turbodiesel (2.8 l, 128 hp) for its counterparts.

Operational and technical characteristics

Performance indicators: maximum speed- 120 km / h, acceleration to hundreds - 23 s, average fuel consumption on new cars is 10.7 liters. Manufacturer's warranty 2 years or 80 thousand km. Recommended maintenance is every 15 thousand km. The volume of the gas tank is 70 liters.

Dimensions: length / width / height - 4810/2030/2100 mm; base - 2760 mm; the same track for the front and rear wheels - 1700 mm. Ground clearance 150-260 mm (for different weights). Curb weight 2055 kg, full mass- 2800-3000 kg (for different weights).

Disadvantages and advantages

Build quality domestic cars leaves a lot to be desired. For example, in one of the reviews, the happy owner of the Riviera (I remind you that this is the most expensive Sable), immediately after the purchase, discovered the missing step for entering the passenger compartment - the part simply was not screwed on as expected, and flew off somewhere along the way from the passenger compartment. Others complain about the lack of bolts in the required quantity where they should be, or their quick loss after 10-15 thousand km. The cases found on the network are isolated. But - blatant: this should not be!

The main problems that owners of cars that have been released from the assembly line for 4-5 years complain about are: checkpoints and “razdatka”, front axle, power steering hose. These problems start selectively. It seems that different shifts of machines and units are assembled at GAZ using different technologies and from different components. The suspension begins to "harm" almost everyone after 40-50 thousand km. Closer to 100,000 km, ball bearings and struts are expected to be replaced, springs may begin to sag. After 100 thousand km, the car requires careful attention to all remaining original parts running in general.

In many reviews, there is a complaint about the absolutely inconvenient location of the fuel pump filter: to get to it, you need to remove the fuel tank. And the towing eye, the need for which has been talked about for 10 years or more, has not appeared at the rear.

Maintenance and repair of cars of early models do not cause any problems for mechanics, but they greatly annoy the owners: over the years, cars break down more and more often, and spare parts from new models may differ in size. When ordering parts that were installed specifically on your car, you must specify them exactly. catalog numbers to avoid surprises.

Another point (which cannot be attributed to obvious shortcomings, rather to the ill-conceived layout of the cabin) is a small luggage space at the back. By the way, in different modifications there are two options for the back door: two swing doors (open well, it is convenient to load, but there are comments about weak locking hooks) or one opening up (very convenient on the Prestige, Riviera, Taxi versions). But through both options you still won’t download much - there’s nowhere.

All drivers note good visibility in the car (both in front and in the rear-view mirrors) and handling. Complaints about the stove (one of the biggest pluses in terms of comfort) were not found in the reviews.

Payback - up to 1 year in the mode fixed-route taxi, with low operating costs and low fuel consumption for its class. It is the payback that becomes the main reason for buying Sable. Experienced owners of the GAZ 2217 advise squeezing the maximum out of the car up to 200 thousand km and selling it if something remains of it. By such a milestone, a car as a “minibus” pays off twice.

But by 200 thousand mileage, there is practically nothing left in the car, except for the native engine and frame, strong vibrations are observed throughout the body, defects in its poor-quality assembly are fully manifested. The last statement is debatable, since (see above) - different shifts of workers assemble different identical machines. This fact also does not apply to cars of 2013 (another update) - there is still little information on the operation of new cars, it is too early to draw conclusions.

Summary

Let's be brief: the car is worth the money. But in general, Sables are a very successful family of commercial vehicles, we emphasize: namely commercial vehicles. With a smart approach to operation, the machine pays for itself. In addition: it allows you to earn on the same, and leave a little more money brought to the owner. If these "workhorses" are not worked out to the state of "trash on wheels", then you can still earn extra money on them when selling them - there is a stable demand for used cars. Some pluses, if we talk about business.

It is believed that there are no minivans in our country, and there never were. Automakers were completely sure that there was no special need for cars of this class. However, the situation has changed dramatically in the last few years. Then there was demand. And now they began to produce the GAZ Barguzin 4x4 car.

Let's see what kind of car it is, consider the technical specifications, as well as owner reviews.

History

At the end of 1998, the production of Sobol cars was mastered at the Gorky Plant. These cars were produced on the basis of the GAZelles. It differed from the popular Sobol model by a shorter wheelbase, independent suspension front, and was also designed for a load capacity of up to 900 kg.

The Sobol lineup is minibuses or Sobol Barguzin and the GAZ 2752 van. In 1999, factories began to produce model 2217 with a low roof. Here, the designers managed to lower it by 100 mm, and also install a rear liftgate. In this configuration, the car became a minivan.

In honor of the winds

It is worth mentioning that the Sobol Barguzin is a modification of a minibus. The car got its name in honor of the powerful winds that blow on Lake Baikal. Compared to the basic version, it turned out to be more comfortable. The machine has good handling and stability. "Barguzin" 4x4 has an index of 22171 and is equipped passenger traffic in particularly difficult road conditions. They buy this car to work on rural roads, as well as for tourism and country recreation.

Complete set

In general, the generation of these cars is quite controversial. According to official dealers consumers are offered all-wheel drive cars of the Barguzin 4x4 model (Gaz 22177, GAZ 22171). However, all the same dealers claim that there are regular versions, as well as, besides this, more than 10 various configurations. Here you can get confused. There is a visual difference between all-wheel drive cars - this is the height of the body. For all-wheel drive minivans, it is 2200 mm, while conventional ones have a height of 2100 mm.

Appearance

As for the exterior, many people like it. The external data of these minibuses (or minivans) is quite pleasant. The design of the second generation of cars, which have been produced since 2003, is distinguished by new large, as if slanting headlights, an updated radiator grille. So, the body looks quite modern. Plus here are the new side mirrors, which are now painted in the same way as the body. Mirrors are equipped with a drive and heating.

But the back door is a bit disappointing. There was no provision for heating or glass cleaner. Therefore, if you drive in dirty conditions, then the view through it is very difficult. Drivers also don't respond well to the side door. For it to work properly, it needs to be lubricated frequently, as well as frequently adjusted.

Salon

According to the interior, we can say that it resembles a small room. For its size, the volume of the cabin is quite a decent space. As for the driver's seat, it is very comfortable and quite ergonomic, like many domestic cars.

In the interior of the car, everything is quite consistent with the time. Everything is modern, functional, all controls work as expected and intended. True, the steering wheel remained old, two-spoke. Although many consider the three-spoke design to be more convenient. All buttons, levers, devices do not cause negative, it is most convenient to use them.

Instruments are now under a semicircular visor. The torpedo received smooth lines. But at the same time, plastic in the second generation did not get better, it remained the same cheap, with gaps.

However, it must be said that the interior of the car has good sound insulation. A novelty according to these parameters can be added to the "luxury" list. The seats have been improved. Some of the chairs are equipped with armrests. In some configurations there is a folding table. Near it, the seats are arranged according to the "coupe" type. The seats are installed tightly, so redevelopment is impossible in principle.

"Barguzin" 4x4 - specifications

Cars, depending on the configuration, may have a petrol ZMZ engine 406 to 123 horsepower, or the same Chrysler gasoline engine with 133 horsepower. Fuel consumption for both engines is almost the same, according to the documentation it will be about 12 l / 100 km. Sometimes sellers offer such "Sables" with diesel engines.

The gearbox is the simplest, mechanical, five-speed. As for the all-wheel drive car "Barguzin" 4x4, here the engineers used a single-lever transfer case GAZ 2307.

Brakes hydraulic with the vacuum double-circuit amplifier. The system is equipped with a level drop sensor brake fluid, and it is also possible to regulate the pressure in the system.

The steering is done in the same way as in all other cars from GAZ. The "screw-ball nut" system has a hydraulic booster.

Spring suspension for all-terrain equipment, and front-wheel drive versions are equipped with a front double wishbone spring suspension, and rear - spring. Judging by the reviews of many drivers, the car suffers from problems with the front suspension. Car owners claim that the hub nut is overtightened. That's why it breaks often.

Also, motorists write that the suspension can easily cover more than 300 thousand km. Good moments are maneuverability, visibility, patency on the ground.

How does it ride?

The owners in their reviews note that the minibus has a fairly high seating position, excellent visibility. Powerful motors give a guarantee that even among cars the car will be at the level. First you need to get used to the controls. Even the slightest movement of the steering wheel turns on the power steering, and he, in turn, immediately turns the wheels. The front shock absorbers are somewhat weak, the front part sways on bumps. The rear springs are not soft enough, so on our roads the rear part throws up.

Long journeys are not particularly suitable for the Barguzin 4x4 car. The maximum declared speed is only 120 km / h. Drivers say that even at 110 km / h, driving is no longer very comfortable, and fuel consumption is also growing.

However, the situation changes dramatically when the roads end. Here, off-road, you can fully open and learn this car in a new way. All-wheel drive Gorky minivan is real SUV. According to the characteristics of the car "Barguzin" 4x4, the photo of which you can see below, is almost as good as the cars of the Ulyanovsk plant.

This car performed on the Silk Road track. There, the minivan more than once pulled combat SUVs out of the mud, which were simply tied up tightly. The car pulls in all conditions. However, don't get too caught up in the dirt. The car can get stuck in a rut from trucks, and it's not always possible to find a tractor.

Price policy

What is the cost of a minivan "Barguzin" 4x4? The price is another one of this SUV. A new all-wheel drive car in the basic configuration can be purchased in the region of 500,000 rubles. A used car at the age of five can cost about 200 thousand.

So, we found out what this minibus has technical characteristics, design and price. As you can see, the Barguzin is an excellent and inexpensive alternative to modern foreign cars such as Mercedes Vito and Volkswagen Transporter, and besides, all-wheel drive.

Bus

Single row cab

Number of seats 1+6

Standard base

Rear drive

diesel engine

GAZ-2217–343 is a subclass of Sobol-Business, a Barguzin minibus for six passengers (excluding the driver's seat) with a coupe saloon, rear-wheel drive and diesel engine Cummins IsF 2.8l. The Barguzin has a low roof and a tailgate. Model discontinued in 2018.

Comfortable salon

Barguzin is a variety of Sable, closer to cars. Low roof are improved driving performance, and the liftgate requires less movement to access the trunk. The interior configuration is not aimed at maximum capacity, but at expanding functionality. Behind the wide sliding door is a real mobile office with a folding table, spacious and bright. The list of possible applications of the salon-coupe is limited only by the imagination of the buyer; here you can hold a business meeting or a small friendly feast. Barguzin does an excellent job with his direct duties, the transportation of passengers. soft suspension, comfortable seats with headrests, and comfort like in a train compartment - wonderful conditions for traveling at any distance.

Driver's seat

To match the passenger compartment, the driver's seat in Barguzin demonstrates comfort and functionality. In addition, in the Business line, this model has the best equipment: power side mirrors and door windows, a seat with two folding armrests and a radio are included in basic equipment. Available since 2016 dashboard, unified with the Next family. Its obvious advantages are modern appearance, high-quality silent plastic, informative instrument cluster, a place for a two-din multimedia system and ERA-GLONASS device. Having started operation, the driver will certainly appreciate the efficiency of the Delphi heater, excellent thermal insulation and ease of use of the storage niches of the new panel.

diesel engine

Since the beginning of the last century, the Cummins brand has been heard by anyone who is somehow connected with diesel technology. The company's products have gone from compact power generators to giant mining units, constantly proving their exceptional reliability. In Russia, any buyer of a small-tonnage GAZ car can touch the legend. Difficult conditions operation is a familiar environment for Cummins brand products, and Russian realities are not terrible for a 2.8-liter power unit. The inherent advantages of any diesel engine, namely high traction on low revs and efficiency, here are also supplemented with a capacity of 149 liters. from. At the same time, the engine is inherent in the availability of service and low price, which are so important for the domestic consumer.

GAZ-2217–343 offers the best level of comfort in the Business line for both the driver and passengers, combined with a powerful and economical turbodiesel.

Dimensions

Equipment

IN standard equipment GAZ-2217–343 includes: ABS, power steering, heated mirrors, electric mirrors, fog lights, cruise control, prestart Webasto heater, power windows, sunroof with emergency exit function, spare tools and accessories. The price is for base model: rear-wheel drive, with Cummins IsF 2.8l engine, delivery not included.

Service

The factory warranty for the entire range of Sobol-Business 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 maintenance of GAZ vehicles as accessible as possible for their owners.

In the USSR, there were simply no minivans, as well as a special need for them. But years later, the domestic auto industry showed itself in this previously unknown class of cars. The first Russian minivan was the VAZ-2120 Nadezhda, the second was the GAZ-2217 Sobol-Barguzin. Hopes for the first of these models did not materialize, but the GAZ-2217 found its customers. Despite the fact that he traces his lineage from a cargo van, it can only be called a minivan with a stretch: it is a cross between a full-fledged minibus and a minivan.

Differences GAZ-2217 from the usual "Sobol"

The designers of the Gorky Automobile Plant GAZ-2217 "Sobol-Barguzin" was conceived as a formally passenger car-minivan - with a roof lower than that of the usual "Sobol", lifting back door and independent front. The salon for seven, in addition to the driver's seat, is equipped with wider and more comfortable seats than in the Sobol, equipped with armrests. There is also a table in the cabin, which, unfortunately, soon becomes very squeaky while driving. To drive this car, a driver's license with an open "passenger" category "B" is also sufficient.

What other differences from the original model - a minibus - does Barguzin have? There are few of them. Pseudo-chrome lining, low roof, lowered driver's seat, and plastic door sills - this is, in fact, the whole "ceremonial suit" that turns a cargo van and minibus into a "luxury" minivan. Nevertheless, it should be noted that if the usual "Sable" with a high roof looks a little "chest", then the "Barguzin" is much more proportional.

A little about the history of the model. GAZ-2217 modern era

In serial production of Gorky car factory the GAZ-2217 model has been located since the spring of 1999. A certain number of cars were also produced in an all-wheel drive version - the Sobol Barguzin minivan with a 4 × 4 wheel arrangement, modification GAZ-22177. Previously, there was also a modification of the "Barguzin" in the "luxury" version of the interior trim (from better and more expensive materials). It was called "Riviera". Together with the entire numerous Gazelevsky-Sobolevsky family, the GAZ-2217 survived the restylings of 2003 and 2010. Since 2010, it has been published without a prefix to the name "Barguzin" - under the name "Sobol Business".

There are five modern modifications of the GAZ "minibus-minivan" with a low roof:

• GAZ-2217-744- with a wheel formula 4x2, gasoline engine UMZ-A274 Evotech;
• GAZ-2217-344- with a 4x2 wheel arrangement, Cummins ISF 2.8L diesel engine;
• GAZ-22177-743- with a 4x4 wheel formula, a UMZ-A274 Evotech gasoline engine;
• GAZ-22177-343- with 4x4 wheel arrangement, Cummins ISF 2.8L diesel engine.

Modern GAZ-2217 has a large number of components foreign production. In particular, steering with ZF hydraulic booster, Sachs shock absorbers and clutch, Bosch brakes, Anvis engine mounts (Germany), modern instrument panel from EDAG, Hoerbiger gearbox synchronizers (all mentioned manufacturers are Germany); T-Rad radiator (Japan), Tirsan Kardan cardan (Turkey), SKF bearings (Sweden).

GAZ-2217 engines

GAZ-2217 of the first generation (until 2003) were completed carbureted engines ZMZ-402 with a volume of 2.5 liters, 8 valves, power 100 hp and ZMZ-406.3 with a volume of 2.5 liters, 16 valves, power 110 hp. As well as an injection 16-valve ZMZ-406 with a volume of 2.3 liters, 110 horsepower.

In 2003-2009, GAZ-2217 installed injection motors ZMZ-40522.10 (2.5 l. 16 cells, 140 hp); ZMZ 40524.10 (2.5 l, 140 hp); UMZ-42164 (2.89 l, 78.5 hp) and Chrysler DOHC 2.4L (2.4 l, 137 hp). Chrysler engines were intended only for luxury versions of the car (for the Rivière).

Since 2010, minivans-minibuses with a low roof GAZ-2217 have received 2 types standard for all Sobolevsky Brothers power units: four-cylinder injection UMZ-A274 Evotech and four-cylinder turbocharged diesel Cummins ISF 2.8L.

• UMZ-A274 Evotech: working volume - 2.69 l; rated power net according to GOST R 41.85 - 78.5 kW (106.8 hp), cylinder diameter - 96.5 mm, piston stroke - 92 mm. environmental standard– Euro-4.
• Cummins ISF 2.8L: working volume - 2.8 l; rated power, net: 88.3 kW hp (120 hp), cylinder diameter - 94 mm, piston stroke - 100 mm. Environmental standard - Euro-4.

Transmission, chassis and suspension GAZ-2217

There are no gearbox options yet: this is a five-speed common for the entire Sobol family manual transmission, synchronized. It is also connected to the engines with a standard friction clutch of a dry design, with hydraulic drive management. Previously, the clutch was set domestic production, and in modern versions of the GAZ-2217 - from the German company Sachs.

All-wheel drive vehicles GAZ-22177, GAZ-22177-343, GAZ-22177-743 are additionally equipped with a lockable center differential and two speed transfer case, with downshift.

GAZ-2217 cars are built on the basis of a frame chassis. At the front, they are equipped with an independent two-link spring suspension with gas-filled shock absorbers and a stabilizer roll stability. A dependent spring suspension is installed at the rear; on 2 longitudinal semi-elliptical springs, with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers of two-sided action.

• Length - 4.81 m, width - 2.03 m, height - 2.1 m;
• Wheelbase - 2.76 m;
• Track, the same for the front and rear wheels - 1.7 m;
• Ground clearance - from 150 mm (4x2) to 260 mm (for all-wheel drive);
• The curb weight of the car is 2055 kg;
• Gross weight - from 2800 to 3000 kg, depending on the modification;
• With a Cummins ISF2.8L diesel engine, the curb weight is 2245 kg;
• Regular recommended load capacity - from 505 to 635 kg;
• Maximum speed - 120 km / h, acceleration to 100 km / h - 23 seconds;
• Capacity fuel tank- 64 or 70 liters, depending on the configuration;
• Wheel size - 215 / 65R16;
• Manufacturer's warranty - 2 years, or 80 thousand kilometers. Recommended maintenance is every 15 thousand kilometers.

Cabin and salon GAZ-2217

In terms of passenger and cargo capacity, the Barguzin, for obvious reasons, will give odds to any, the most spacious minivan - the cargo origin affects. Despite its short length, the GAZ-2217 is quite capable of carrying not seven, but ten, and even more passengers: its internal width easily allows four seats to be installed in a row. However, to increase comfort - after all, this is a "luxury" version of the "Sable" - the interior was equipped like a "coupe": wider and more comfortable "Volgov" seats with armrests are installed here, and only three of these seats fit in a row.

Unlike the standard layout for both minivans and minibuses of a similar type of layout (seats one behind the other), in the GAZ-2217 compartment, the front seats are “back to front” “facing” to the rear.

Salon "Barguzin" - the size of a small room: length 2.5 m, width 1.8 m, height 1.33 m. You can easily move from place to place, bending down. In the middle is a reclining table equipped with a regular lamp. Velor upholstery on all versions looks very dignified in the GAZ-2217 cabin, and you can isolate yourself from the world with special curtains if you want to relax.

In the cockpit, instead of the standard double “sofa”, a single wide seat with folding armrests is placed to the right of the driver. In any place (both passenger and driver's) a person of even the most impressive, “heroic” build will freely and easily accommodate, and moreover, it will not be particularly convenient for a driver below 170 centimeters tall to drive the GAZ-2217.

But the transformation of the cabin was not initially thought out. The only possible layout (seats "face to face") is laid down by the manufacturer with no options. It is impossible to change it by moving the seats, as in "bourgeois" minivans - they are permanently attached to the floor.

For the sake of the mythical "negotiations" of the imaginary "businessman", one has to put up with traveling "back to front" (in the middle row of seats). And, if for ten to fifteen minutes of an intracity trip this does not cause any inconvenience, then for several hours on a suburban highway it is already completely unnatural. In addition, the seat backs of the third row were devoid of tilt adjustments - also a necessary feature on a many-hour long-distance trip.

The cabin is separated from the main cabin by a high partition. Therefore, you can only go from the front seats to the salon along the street. Although there is enough space here to make a passage.

But! In modern versions of the GAZ-2217, these shortcomings have been eliminated. The salon received considerable opportunities for transformation. It's easy to fold down the seat cushions and get over 3.5 extra cubic meters of luggage space. It is possible not only to recline the backs, but also to expand the seats completely, getting a wide “bed”. It also became possible to enter the salon without going outside.