| PAZ-3205 | |
| Manufacturer: | Pavlovo Bus Factory |
| Production: | 1989–present |
| Predecessor: | PAZ-672 |
| Floortype: | Step entrance |
PAZ-3205 is a common Soviet midibus model made by the Pavlovo Bus Factory. It is common in Russia and other Eastern European countries as both a low-intensity route public bus and a hearse. Model 3205 was launched on December 1, 1989, replacing a similarly specified PAZ-672 (a 1968 model).
PAZ buses are mainly used for urban Marshrutki, rural and regional services. Current PAZ buses are equipped with 120-140 horsepower Russian (ZMZ) or Belarusian (MMZ) diesel or petrol Euro III emission compliant engines, and have maximum speed of 90 km/h. PAZ is also offering installation of Hino Motors, Cummins, Andoria and BAMO imported engines for rear wheel drive models.[1]
In 2013, a facelifted model entered production.
Major current modifications include:[2]
| Model | Engine h.p. | Wheelbase mm | Dimensions mm | Weight empty/gross kg | Passengers standing/sitting | Number of passenger doors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAZ-3205 (base, single accordion door) | 130 | 3600 | 7000×2520×2960 | 5170/8155 | 36/28 | One, 726 mm wide | |
| PAZ-32051 (base, double accordion doors) | 130 | 3600 | 7000×2520×2960 | 5130/8185 | 35/24 | Two, 726 mm wide each | |
| PAZ-3206 (all-wheel drive) | 130 | 3600 | 7000×2520×3105 | 5395/7240 | -/28 | One, 726 mm wide | |
| PAZ-4234 (stretched wheelbase) | 136 | 4345 | 8165×2520×2960 | 5860/9485 | 50/30 | Two, 726 mm wide each |
PAZ buses are commonly employed by firefighters and police - for ordinary busing and as "mobile headquarters". PAZ funeral buses have rear door, floor rails and safety straps for carrying a coffin in the rear. Passenger seats are arranged in long benches along the sides, facing the coffin.
Production of PAZ-3205 (with all derivatives) in the 2000s (decade) was steadily rising, accounting for at least 80% of PAZ output: