UAZ crossover: description, specifications and reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The new domestic UAZ project 3170 crossover is expected to be slightly more compact than foreign analogues such as BMW X3 and Audi Q5. With a length of 4.6 meters, the car has a wheelbase of 2.85 meters and a curb weight of 1.8 tons. The all-wheel drive transmission aggregates with an automatic transmission, the wheel suspension is of an independent type. The power plant is an atmospheric gasoline engine ZMZ with a volume of 2.5 liters and a capacity of 145 horsepower. On improved modifications, it is supposed to place turbine engines for 150 and 170 "horses". The car received many features compared to its predecessors. Let's take a closer look at them.

Appearance

The updated UAZ crossover has a number of differences from the old model. However, recognizable aggressiveness and characteristic features remained in the exterior. Among the updates, one can note the appearance of a new radiator grille with chrome edging, as well as original mesh cells. The bumper and side mirrors have been slightly modified, the company emblem has become larger in size. Otherwise, the appearance of the car remained without any visible differences.

What's in the cabin?

First of all, you should pay attention to a fundamentally newcenter console structure. The UAZ-3170 crossover received a touch screen shifted upwards, surrounded by original air ducts, which completes the middle part of the dashboard.

The climate control unit is located in the vacated space, now it does not interfere with comfortable gear shifting. A nice addition was the compartment for small things at the bottom of the console. The steering wheel has become more solid thanks to the three-spoke modification. On the steering wheel, which received adjustment for reach, there was a mass of switches for various systems

According to the manufacturers, the car was equipped with new seals on the doors, as well as increased noise insulation and vibration protection. The standard interior trim material is a leather gearshift lever, the same steering wheel braid and the corresponding seat upholstery. Unfortunately, the plastic became harder, since it was problematic to mount airbags with the soft version. Features include a heated steering wheel, cruise control, front parking sensors, cooled glove box.

Rideability

The new UAZ is a crossover that received an imitation of blocking of interaxle elements, an ESP kit, a rigid rear differential lock and a number of other additions. There is a button for turning on the ABS system, located on the right side of the center console. Off-road, this function works at speeds up to 60 km / h, allows you to perform a slight blockade of the wheel, which helps when driving on loose ground.

Until the designers put into development specialmodifications with off-road equipment. However, it is planned to develop a number of models that will have special devices specific to jeeps as standard equipment.

Safety

The updated UAZ crossover is primarily aimed at cross-country ability. But it also improved in terms of safety. There were two frontal airbags, an ESP system that allows you to keep the car on the rise and adjusts the braking force when cornering. Considering that in the event of an accident before, all the impact fell on the plastic and metal of the cabin, this is a significant advantage.

In addition, the A-pillars have been strengthened, a new telescopic steering column and belts with a pretensioner system have been installed. By and large, the UAZ crossover has become a heavy large car with rear-wheel drive and a plug-in front axle, which is suitable for city and off-road driving.

Technological innovations

The modification under consideration is equipped with one plastic fuel tank, located along the side member of the right side of the frame. Early versions had two tanks located on the sides, which caused some inconvenience when refueling.

The fuel filling hatch is on the right, the tank volume is 70 liters. The tank itself is made of six layers of durable polymers, which allows you to withstand all the vicissitudes of bad roads and mechanical impacts. Another plus is that the plastic container is not susceptible to corrosion. However, its placement cannot be called successful. The reservoir is located low, right next toexhaust pipe.

Powertrain

In serial production, the UAZ-3170 crossover is not provided with a diesel turbine engine. This is due to low demand for a similar predecessor under the Patriot brand. It should be noted that the sale of diesel versions of all cars sold in this category amounted to only three percent. In addition, the price of diesel variations is significantly higher than that of petrol models.

The developers do not dismiss the prospect of creating such an export-oriented modification. The only regular power unit is the atmospheric gasoline engine ZMZ-40906. Its updated modification has a volume of 2.7 liters, power - 135 horsepower. Among other improvements, the following changes can be noted:

• reinforced fastening of the expansion tank;
• main fuel pipes are routed on the right side, and exhaust elements are laid on the left side;
• Improved accessory drive roller, which often caused the timing belt to break.

Other characteristics remain unchanged. With the motor aggregates a gearbox with five steps, as well as a transfer unit with two ranges. The rigid connection of the front axle and dependent type suspension remained in place. Of the innovations, we note the control button for the parking controller, heated seats and the rear differential lock regulator

Packages

The new UAZ model is a crossover that receivedseveral modifications. Therefore, the price for them will be different. If the regular "Patriot" cost about 800 thousand rubles, then its updated version will cost a hundred thousand more. This applies to a modification equipped with a steering column adjustment for reach and a pair of front airbags. The series was named "Standard".

The "Comfort" option will cost at least a million Russian rubles. Here, the stuffing includes air conditioning, audio system, alloy wheels, a parking controller, heated seats and a choice of metallic colors (for an additional fee).

Next, consider how much the UAZ (crossover) of the Privilege series, previously known as the Limited, costs. Improving comfort increases the price of the car by another fifty thousand. This model is equipped with fog lights, 18-inch alloy wheels, multimedia system touchscreen display, navigator, rear view camera, cruise control and ESP option

Additionally, you can purchase a winter layout, including a heated windshield, rear seats, as well as a high-capacity battery. These services will cost another twenty thousand. An additional heater and preheater can also be installed for a fee.

Another modification - "Style" - has a leather interior, a "winter package" in addition and roof rails. The price of a standard car is just over a million rubles.

What do consumers think?

The future UAZ crossover has already received feedback from potential users. Manymotorists are pleased that the domestic auto industry has decided to improve this segment. Consumers note the improved safety of the car and its equipment.

However, many motorists criticize this model. First of all, it has to do with the price. At this price, you can buy a slightly used foreign analogue, which is much more practical and efficient on the road. Users also make complaints about the slow timing of the machine's entry into mass production. Many predict that by this time the new UAZ (crossover) will be obsolete.

Competing models

The main rivals of the car in question in the domestic market are the Ford Kuga and Volkswagen Tiguan crossovers. If we discard the "luxury" category, then the number of competitors increases significantly (Hyundai IX-35, Toyota RAV-4, Chery Tigo, Skoda Yeti).

UAZ (new compact crossover), taking into account the number of analogues, should have wide functionality and decent filling. At the same time, its price should not shock the buyer. Will developers be able to cope with such a task? I would like to believe so.

Finally

Domestic new UAZ is a crossover, which, according to the designers' ideas, should compete with foreign analogues in this segment. The main thing is that all the prospects for this are available. In any case, the new modification will be cheaper than foreign representatives of the same class. So far, only a gasoline model is in development. Furtherthe fate of the car depends on demand.

Besides, UAZ (a crossover, the characteristics of which were discussed above), is adapted to domestic fuel and roads, has a quite solid appearance, good filling and an attractive interior. Subject to the deadlines for the release of the car and the implementation of a competent marketing policy, the car in question may well become the leader in sales in its category.