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GAZon NEXT City and Crew Cab: The Urban Variants of 2015
In spring 2015 GAZ presented two new versions of its GAZon NEXT medium truck. The City version had smaller wheels and a lower load floor for deliveries in town, and the crew-cab version carried seven people with a cargo body behind. Both used the standard 4.43-litre diesel with about 110 kW and came in two wheelbases.
Key takeaways
- Base truck: GAZon NEXT, in series production since 19 September 2014.
- City version: 19.5-inch wheels, lower loading height and revised gear ratios.
- Crew cab: two rows of seats for seven people, three in front and four behind.
- Shared hardware: YaMZ-534 diesel with about 110 kW (149 hp), 5 t payload, standard or long wheelbase.
What GAZ presented in 2015
When GAZ launched the GAZon NEXT in September 2014, it described two basic versions: an urban one and a universal one. They differed in wheel size and in the height of the load platform. The urban version made loading and unloading faster, while the universal one kept more ground clearance for poor roads.
The old 1cars report of April 2015 covered the urban version under the City name. It used 19.5-inch wheels instead of the larger standard size, and the drivetrain ratios were changed to suit them. It could still leave town, but urban runs were its purpose.
The second new model was a crew cab with seats for seven. According to the report, a door on the right-hand side gave access to the rear row. The rear backrest folded down to form a full-length bench, so a crew could rest during long shifts.
GAZon NEXT City and crew cab specifications
| Parameter | City version | Crew-cab version |
|---|---|---|
| Base | GAZon NEXT medium truck | GAZon NEXT medium truck |
| Engine | YaMZ-534 diesel, 4.43 l, 110 kW (149 hp) | same |
| Gross vehicle weight | 8.7 t | 8.7 t |
| Payload (base truck) | About 5 t | Not stated |
| Wheelbases | 3,770 mm or 4,515 mm | standard or long |
| Wheels | 19.5-inch | Not stated |
| Seats | 3 | 7 (3 + 4) |
| Load area | 9 pallets (standard) or 12 pallets (long) | Not stated |
At launch the YaMZ engine went from 100 kW (136 hp) to 110 kW (149 hp), 10 kW more than before, and the long wheelbase is 745 mm longer than the standard one. The full range of bodies and dimensions is on the GAZon Next model page, and the size comparison tool shows how its footprint compares with a van.
Where it fits among medium trucks
The GAZon NEXT replaced the long-running GAZ-3307. At the end of 2015 a basic GAZon NEXT cost about €20,000.
A low load floor is the main selling point of urban delivery trucks in this class. Crew cabs, meanwhile, suit utility companies and road maintenance teams that move workers and tools together.
GAZon NEXT timeline since 2014
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 19 September 2014 | Series production of the GAZon NEXT begins |
| April 2015 | City and seven-seat crew-cab versions presented |
| 2015 | A pickup show truck by Louidor is built on the same chassis |
| Later | Four-wheel-drive Sadko NEXT replaces the GAZ-3308 |
GAZ has quoted more than 300 variants, including refrigerated, municipal and refuse bodies. The pickup story is told in GAZon NEXT Pickup. Reference sources list the GAZon NEXT as in production since 2014, with both City wheelbases among the catalogued versions.
Which GAZon NEXT version to choose
The City version suits operators who make many stops with goods loaded by hand. The crew cab suits teams of up to seven who need a cargo body behind them. For rough roads the universal version, with more ground clearance, is better.
Compare it with other trucks in the comparison tool or the trucks section; all GAZ models are listed in the GAZ catalogue.
FAQ
What is the GAZon NEXT City?
It is an urban version of the GAZon NEXT medium truck, presented in 2015. Smaller 19.5-inch wheels and changed gear ratios give it a lower load platform, which makes loading by hand quicker on delivery rounds.
How many seats does the GAZon NEXT crew cab have?
The crew-cab version seats seven people: three in front and four on a rear bench. According to the 2015 report, the rear backrest folds down to form a full-length bench.
What engine does the GAZon NEXT use?
It uses the YaMZ-534 four-cylinder diesel with 4.43 litres and about 110 kW (149 hp). The engine was uprated from the 136 hp of earlier versions when the truck was launched in 2014.
What is the payload of the GAZon NEXT?
GAZ quoted a payload of about 5 tonnes for the standard truck, 500 kg more than earlier GAZ trucks of this class. The gross vehicle weight is 8.7 tonnes.
