Updated UAZ "Patriot": photo, specifications, owner reviews

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

The updated UAZ "Patriot" will make a real stir in its segment this year. Manufacturers claim that the car will be completely new. It is worth noting that the last update of the brainchild of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant took place back in 2005. The modification under consideration promises to become an absolutely individual and practical instance with the appropriate parameters. Let's try to understand its advantages and features.

Development and history of creation

Designers have been developing the updated UAZ "Patriot" for several years. The changes were based on a fundamentally different platform based on the Ssang Yong Musso. Attempts were also made to create a car using Kyron parts, but such models did not go into mass production.

Back in 2016, it became knownthat the SUV will be equipped with a load-bearing body and is classified as a domestic crossover. As an option, the possibility of creating an updated UAZ Patriot as part of the Cortege program was considered. However, the Sollers company (the owner of part of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant) withdrew from the project, planning to make a model according to its vision.

Exterior

The appearance of the updated UAZ "Patriot" has changed, but not significantly. The developers have modified the grille, and also increased the corporate emblem, which is responsible for the recognition of the crossover. On the left side, the gas tank hatch was removed, which made it possible to more accurately determine the position of the car at the gas station. Also, after the elimination of the reserve tank for fuel, the need for an additional transfer pump disappeared. The material of the gas tank has changed from a metal version to plastic, which is not afraid of corrosion and clogging of the filter element.

There was an unpleasant moment at the presentation of the new SUV. A well-known general, trying to open the car door, tore off the handle. This issue has now been resolved, with items undergoing several routine tests before being released. The doorway is treated with plastisol and an additional seal, which improves sound and vibration insulation.

Salon of the updated UAZ "Patriot"

The new interior of the SUV will delight users with a comfortable driving position, decorative overlays aimed at creating a modern and fashionable equipment. On the dashboardthe backlight has changed, now it has become white. The center console has been significantly transformed, the monitor has been moved up, which makes it possible to pay more attention to the track. The bottom niche has a pocket for various little things. Standard equipment includes a three-spoke steering wheel and front airbags.

The belts are provided with pretensioners and force limiters. The A-pillar is equipped with additional protection to prevent the steering column from being torn off in a frontal collision. The frame of the chairs and the floor are also reinforced. The body structure has several points of frame fixation, stabilizing the car in place even with a serious impact. The steering wheel is adjustable for rake and reach. This allows you to adjust the driver's seat to the anthropometric data of a particular person.

Powerplant

The updated UAZ "Patriot" of the 2018 model year is equipped with a 2.7-liter gasoline engine with a power of 128 "horses". It is also planned to install a diesel analogue of 2.2 liters with a capacity of 114 "horses". Since the developers are working closely with the Zavolzhsky Motor Plant, we can expect that the new engine will receive increased power parameters with a reduced volume.

Not so long ago, ZMZ designers finalized the design of the power unit, replacing the unreliable tension roller with a more modern analogue. Engineers plan to bring engines in line with Euro-5 standards. In addition, LNG models are being tested. Notit is possible that the characteristics of the updated UAZ "Patriot" will make it possible to widely use this particular version of the engine. In parallel, diesel versions are being developed.

Transmission unit

There is information that the SUV in question is equipped with an automatic transmission, which is used on some previous versions of the car. They tried to introduce the machine into the design before, but the crisis and the lack of a reliable supplier of quality parts at an affordable price affected. In the near future, the search for dealers is likely to continue.

Engineers are developing an analogue of their own production and are considering proposals from related companies. The automatic transmission has six modes, the advantage is given to the South Korean brand Dymos, elements from which are already present in the equipment of the updated UAZ Patriot. This is an electronically controlled dispensing unit. In addition, the development of a mechanical analogue is underway.

Stabilization system

The new domestic crossover is equipped with an innovative stabilization system. The development of the node took place with the participation of German specialists. In Germany, ESP tuning was carried out, which was tested in different climatic conditions on different road surfaces. The result is quite worthy.

The stabilization unit is not a tribute to luxury and unnecessary additional costs. The system makes it possible to balance the behavior of the car on slippery sections of the track, and also allows you to keep the vehicle onsteep slope. This design has an off-road mode with the possibility of constant activation at speeds up to 60 km/h. When the system is turned on, an imitation of inter-wheel blocking is performed with the provision of a stopper for slipping wheels, reliable engagement and high traction. The advantages of this solution include the presence of a lockable differential, increasing the cross-country ability of the machine. This will be appreciated by owners who prefer frequent trips to hard-to-reach places and off-road.

Protection against noise and vibration

Noise and vibration isolation on the updated UAZ "Patriot" (photo of the car is presented in the article) is much higher in quality, unlike its predecessor. The designers have provided additional equipment for the motor part, roof, doors and floor. An additional protective circuit made it possible to reduce the noise figure by almost 8 dB. For such a car, this is a significant parameter that allows the driver to communicate with passengers without raising his voice. This parameter helps to increase attentiveness and does not irritate with extraneous sounds.

Features

The characteristics of the updated UAZ "Patriot" (2018) in terms of the power unit on the first models will not change significantly. The engine has enough power with a noticeable stretch, so it is planned to release analogues with turbine supercharging. Existing engines will also be upgraded in terms of productivity and reliability. First of all, the designers are going to solve such an unpleasant problem as a broken timing belt. The tensioner pulley will receive a different configuration, additional protection against dirt and dust is also provided withincrease in working resource.

The car will be equipped with a transfer control lever, spiked tires with a deep tread pattern, a winch device built into the bumper, and enhanced underbody protection. Other pleasant innovations are also expected, aimed at facilitating movement over rough terrain.

According to reviews, the updated UAZ "Patriot" has another nice detail - a plastic fuel tank. The tank was tested for strength by mechanical action with a steel core with a diameter of seven centimeters. A similar test was carried out with a metal counterpart. Plastic withstood the test with dignity, given that it is not afraid of corrosion processes.

Additional information

If you believe the designers and reviews of the updated UAZ "Patriot" in 2018, a high cross-country ability provides a large ground clearance, which is 32.3 centimeters. A test drive showed that the car can easily overcome obstacles 0.3 meters high. The SUV is equipped with one fuel tank.

The capacity of the fuel tank is 70 liters, which is quite enough, since the “appetite” of the crossover is rather moderate. The tank was placed on the base platform, which is due to the desire to maintain good stability and controllability of the vehicle.

The price of a new SUV is expected to fluctuate between 1-1.5 million rubles. The total cost depends onequipment and availability of additional options. Given that the amount is rather big, engineers will have to try to create a modification that can compete on equal terms with Korean and Chinese counterparts.

Serial production

In the near future, the car in question is promised to be presented to the general public. It is planned to start mass production by 2020. In parallel with the updated "Patriot", the production of a modification of the UAZ-3170 will be carried out. As a result, the developed platform should become the basis for the production of the next versions of the car. The base is going to be completely updated until 2022.

Now the designers of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant are actively working on the transformation of the quality control system, improving the activities of dealers, and optimizing the functioning of logistics offices. In addition, production facilities are freed up for the production of a crossover.

Parameters in numbers

The following are the main performance characteristics of the car:

• Length/width/height - 4, 75/2, 1/1, 9 m.
• Wheel base - 2.76 m.
• Number of seats - 5.
• Front/rear track - 1, 6/1, 6 m.
• Rear/front bumper height - 378/372mm.
• The angle of arrival is 35 degrees.
• Max luggage compartment capacity - 2415 l.
• Full weight - 2.65 t.
• Load capacity - 525 kg.
• Motor power - 99 kW.
• Torque - 217 Nm.
• Brakes front/rear - discs/drums.
• Front/Rear Suspension - Dependent Coil with Transverse Stabilizer/Two Longitudinal Springs.
• Speed threshold - 150 km/h.
• Fuel consumption in mixed mode per 100 kilometers - 12 liters.

Owner reviews about the updated UAZ "Patriot"

As consumers note, the new domestic SUV will become the main competitor to brands such as Volkswagen Tiguan and Ford Kuga. This also includes Toyota Rav-4, Qashqai, Chery Tigo, and some other modifications related to off-road vehicles.

Specialists note that little is known for certain about the final version of the updated UAZ "Patriot" 2018 model year. Therefore, engineers will have to try to create a model that is not inferior to these competitors, while having a more attractive price. Most users hope that the car in question will be a worthy option, competing on equal terms with foreign counterparts in the corresponding segment. There are also motorists who are skeptical about the project, focusing on the fact that the long lead times for the implementation of serial production make the car obsolete from the outset.