A couple of years after the start of the serialproduction of "Gazelles", a new, younger brother of "Gazelle" - "Sable" (GAZ 2752) appeared. It is available in two versions - passenger and cargo. Some say that this is just a small copy of GAZ 2705, others all deny it, claiming that the Sable is a completely unique and unlike Gazelle car.
So, what does GAZ 2752 have in common with Gazelle? There is a lot in common, and it concerns technical characteristics. Firstly, it is certainly the front facing with the same mirrors, headlights, glasses and door handles. Secondly, the direct similarity manifests itself in the motor (both engines ZMZ 402/406 are installed), a mechanical 5-speed gearbox and a similar clutch. And of course, the Sobol inherited from Ghazali an unpleasant rumble during the movement, and sometimes even a gnash (this is an integral part of all domestic cars).
Naturally, there are differences in these minivans. This is its own frame (not shortened "Gazellevskaya", as many believe), as well as a suspension.
The salon at GAZ 2752 is a kind of smallmodest office. In it there is a folding table, a glove box and many other trifles. In the passenger kit "Sable" is able to accommodate five people. All the seats in the minibus are lined with leatherette. But despite this, the passenger seats can not be folded, adjusted and rotated. They are simply "nailed" to the floor, and nothing can be done with them (except completely disassemble). Therefore, when leaving for nature, you need to think in advance where and how to place your luggage.
At the GAZ 2752 "Sable" a salon mirror is installed. But because of the large number of head restraints on the rear seats, it's very difficult to see what happens behind the car (you need to use rear-view mirrors). You can only see how the passengers behave behind in the cabin.
It is worth noting the functionality of exterior mirrorscar. They help control the driver everything that happens around. "Sable" class "luxury" is equipped with special devices that adjust the tilt of mirrors through the electric drive. Also in the "luxury" class there are electric windows.
GAZ Sobol is a very compact minibus. It is easily managed and can easily move around the narrowest roads. And thanks to the convenient steering, it became even easier to operate the car. On the motorways "Sable" confidently keeps itself on the road even at maximum speeds. And this is not all the pluses of the GAZ 2752 minivan. The technical characteristics of the Sables are much higher than the Gazelle indicators.
"Sable", manned by a 406 engine,independent suspension and power steering, in its excellent handling became more like a minivan than a cargo "Gazelle". Thanks to a special rear axle, the Sable is now a powerful and easy-to-operate car. Its maximum speed increased to 140 km / h. But here the carrying capacity fell to 900 kilograms.
The car became much lighter, but the engine remained the same (from the truck). This is precisely what contributed to the high speed of movement and smooth gear changes.
