GAZ-31105

The GAZ-31105 Volga is an automobile manufactured by the Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod (GAZ, Gorky Automobile Plant) from 2004 to 2009 as a generation of its Volga marque.^[1]

GAZ-31105 Volga
Overview
Manufacturer	GAZ
Production	2004–2009
Assembly	Russia: Nizhny Novgorod
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door saloon/sedan
Layout	FR layout
Related	GAZ-3102 GAZ-24 GAZ-31029 GAZ-3110
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L ZMZ-4021 I4 (2003–2005) 2.3 L ZMZ-4062.10 I4 (2003–2005) 2.4 L Chrysler EDZ I4 (2006–2010) 2.5 L ZMZ-40525 I4 (2005–2010) 2.1 L GAZ-560 I4 diesel
Transmission	5-speed Manual (2004–2009) 4-speed Aisin Warner Automatic (2004–2010)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length	4,920–5,230 mm (193.7–205.9 in)
Width	1,812 mm (71.3 in)
Height	1,422 mm (56.0 in)
Curb weight	1,400-1,560 kg (3,086-3,439 Ib)
Chronology
Predecessor	GAZ-3110
Successor	Volga Siber

GAZ-31105 was a second stage of the GAZ-3110's modernisation, though the designation was applied to cars produced from January 2004, the mechanical features were introduced almost a year earlier, and certain external ones were available in separate batches as standard or optional in others.

Technical details

The most striking difference was the new fascia which now featured a drooping hood with the radiator grille integrated into it as a single unit. New block headlights, inspired by the 3111 surrounded it. This effectively restored the nostalgic corporate look that GAZ was re-fitting to its model range. Inside the car featured a new digital instrument cluster on the dashboard. The steering column became more horizontal and greater headroom was made possible due to thinner seats.

It was the GAZ-31105 the final 24-derived Volga that restored its reputation. Despite its obvious age, assembly quality of these final cars reached acceptable level.

Versions

In 2006 the standard engine selection was added with a Chrysler 2.4-litre DOHC engine.

In 2005 GAZ introduced a long-wheelbase GAZ-311055 luxury model, with a new interior that included wooden trim. The latter feature became standard on models produced from 2007 onwards when GAZ gave the car a minor facelift. Among the changes were completely new taillights and a conversion to Euro III standard with the introduction of its new 2.4 litre 152 hp ZMZ-40525 engine, complementing the Chrysler engine, with which the archaic ZMZ-4021 and ZMZ-4062.10 were phased out. The GAZ-31105 was available only as a saloon, with the estate continuing with the old GAZ-3110 styling.

Following the introduction of the Volga Siber in 2008 GAZ hoped to fully finish production on both the GAZ-3102 and the GAZ-31105 by 2010. The base design of both cars still traced its roots to the GAZ-24, thus ending a successful production run of 40 years.

In addition, pick-up truck and panel van models based on the GAZ-31105 were also built by outside companies in small numbers. One particular example is the GAZ 17310 "Trofim", which was built by Gidroprivod in Kimovsk in a cooperation with GAZ.^{[citation needed]} This cooperation started in 2003 and production eventually ended in 2007.