Car "UAZ Profi": reviews of owners

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

The domestic car "UAZ Profi", reviews of which are given on various forums, is included in the line of commercial trucks with a gross weight of 3.5 tons. Direct competition in this segment is Gazelle and its modifications. So far, GAZ products are in the lead, but everything can change, especially if the new UAZ is equipped with all-wheel drive. When creating the car, the designers took into account the wishes of potential users who want to buy a car that is economical, practical and comfortable.

General Description

The main advantages of the UAZ Profi truck, which has not yet received a lot of reviews (because it is a new model), should have been: load capacity, a combination of optimal power with fuel economy, a sufficient indicator of speed and cross-country ability compared to analogues.

The range under consideration will include variations with all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. It is planned to install a two- or single-row cab, equip the car with various additional add-ons.

Design

Let's take a closer look at the UAZ Profi model, reviews of which will be presented below. This truck is equipped with a single-row cab, platformwith sides and rear drive axle. The machine is placed on an extended chassis, the onboard platform is made with standard dimensions or in an enlarged version (3.08/1.87 m with 4 pallets or 3.08/2.06 with 5 partitions). The floor covering is made of laminated plywood, which is resistant to moisture, and is also reinforced with a mesh non-slip mat. The sides are made of steel or aluminium.

The design provides four floor loops for securing cargo and two additional ones on the front reinforced wall. The front board is not removable, with a protective grating reinforced with pipes, it serves as a support for a long load (up to six meters). The side hinges are galvanized, the collapsible type frame is used for mounting a removable awning with a light-penetrating white upper part. The capacity of the standard version is 9.4 cubic meters. m, a wide analogue holds 10, 1 cubic meters. m.

New UAZ Profi

Owner reviews confirm the fact that the car is equipped with a fundamentally new ZMZ-PRO engine. It has proven itself well in operation on other commercial trucks of domestic production. The gasoline power unit develops power up to 150 horsepower. Paired with it is a gearbox designed in Korea.

Among other features of the machine can be noted chassis frame configuration, front dependent spring-type suspension with anti-roll bar. Its design includes rotary cams that reduce the turning radius. Behind the suspension unit is also dependent onsingle-leaf springs and sprung. The brake assembly includes the front disc elements and the rear drum.

Features

The UAZ Profi car, the reviews of the owners of which are very ambiguous, has retained the advantages characteristic of the UAZ modifications in the form of adaptation to difficult climatic and road conditions. Along with this, the new car has a pretty good level of comfort, including:

• Comfortable workplace.
• Increased cab isolation from extraneous noise.
• Clear and thoughtful placement of instruments and controls.
• Good equipment as standard.

According to the specialists of the automobile plant, all these innovative solutions should create the feeling of being not in a truck, but in a car. The hood layout is designed to provide additional safety, and passive and active safety systems are responsible for the main protection.

Package

"UAZ Profi" (4x4) received both positive and negative reviews in terms of equipment. As standard, the car is equipped with ABS, EBD electronic systems, an airbag for the driver, and electric window lifts. In addition, this includes a cabin filter, central locking, heated side mirrors with electric adjustment.

In equipment of the "Comfort" type (+50 thousand rubles) you will receive air conditioning, remote controlcentral locking, anti-fog headlights, seat adjustment in several modes. Also included is an audio system with a pair of speakers, a winter package with a heated windshield, and a high-capacity battery pack.

But that's not all. For an additional fee, you can get a winter package in the "Standard" package, a lockable rear differential, a multimedia system with a 7-inch display, the ability to mount a navigation device.

Test drive

As evidenced by the first reviews of the UAZ Profi, getting used to the car is practically not required, just sit down and go. Plus - there are plenty of adjustments to fit the workplace. You can note the overall rear mirrors, which are adjusted in a variety of positions that are convenient for the driver in a given situation. It is worth adding that they are also equipped with a servo.

The box when switching behaves quite tolerably, the moves do not cause any particular complaints, although they are far from ideal. The car holds up well in heavy traffic, however, there is a strong vibration at idle. It is transmitted to the steering wheel and mirrors. The maneuverability of the truck was pleasantly pleased, the ride and handling are normal.

After running in, we can conclude that the car in question is not particularly suitable for the city. The truck will more effectively cope with the delivery of goods outside the settlement, where the roads are far from ideal. In city traffic jams, a hooded vehicle takes up a lot of precious space, and using it as a regional delivery truck isthe very thing.

As the reviews about the UAZ Profi show, the gasoline power unit also does not add any special advantages to the car. Particular attention should be paid to the drive. If a modification with two driving axles appears, it will become a direct competitor to the Gazelle. Winning moments - in ground clearance (21 cm), single tires, better weight distribution.

"UAZ Profi": reviews of real owners

Opinions of users in relation to the car in question were divided. Some owners claim that an empty car behaves confidently on the road, you can overtake long vehicles without worrying about restructuring in your lane. But a loaded car with passengers travels no higher than 70 km / h. At the same time, the rear part sags very much, vibrations appear to the sides. Such a ride leads to rapid fatigue, it is very problematic to drive more than 300 kilometers in this mode.

Other owners note that the "Profi" briskly moves off and even at maximum load does not sag on the springs. However, users do not recommend accelerating more than 80 km / h - controllability is lost. For such a truck, acceptable dynamics and sufficient engine power are noted.