UAZ "Patriot", the characteristic of the Russian SUV

UAZ Patriot, a popular Russian SUV, is produced at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant since 2005. The model is produced under the UAZ index 3163 and is the successor of the two previous models, UAZ 3160 and UAZ 3162 Simbir, which were in series production from 1997 to 2005. Constructively UAZ "Patriot" completely repeats the model "Simbir", but it is an improved option in terms of comfort. UAZ "Patriot", whose characteristics allow for a profound upgrade, received a new transfer case from the South Korean firm Dymos, thanks to which the patency was noticeably improved, and also the specific noise reminding us of the legendary GAZ was reduced 69.

Jubilee modernization

For all 8 years of UAZ "Patriot" production, the characteristic of which is not perfect, several times passed restyling, and the most significant changes were made in 2011, such as widening the track of both bridges. Such a radical change in the parameters of the running gear was timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the Ulyanovsk plant. The jubilee year turned out to be useful for UAZ Patriot model, the car's characteristics were enriched with several imported systems that facilitate the work of the driver. This power steering Italian company Delphi Italia Automotive, German brakes Conti Teves, English heater Saden Europe, combined with air conditioning. The Korean firm Dymos added a 5-speed gearbox to the already installed dispenser.

Engine

However, against such a global modernization of the car, the UAZ "Patriot" engine remained the same, a petrol 4-cylinder ZMZ, 2.7 liters capacity and 130 hp capacity. The engine's characteristics are at an average level, however, the expense of the UA Patriot is quite large, fuel consumption in the city mode can reach 20 liters per 100 km, and when driving along the highway, the consumption is about 12 liters. But the indisputable advantage of the engine ZMZ is its unpretentiousness, the motor steadily operates on low-octane gasoline AI 92.

Constructive disadvantages

One of the significant inconveniences that distinguish UAZ Patriot, the characteristic of which in general is not bad, is the design of its fuel tanks. Two gas tanks, with a total capacity of 90 liters, are located on opposite sides of the car and do not unite with each other, which causes certain problems when refueling. The body structure does not allow to withdraw both fueling ports to one side, it is also impossible to install a single refueling tank without separating the luggage compartment from the passenger compartment. If you design a new body for the "Patriot" UAZ , the price of the car will increase dramatically, so for now everything remains as it is.

Chassis

The chassis of the UA Patriot is simple and constructively reliable. Front suspension-bridge on springs, with cross-balancing bar. Two telescopic shock absorbers of double action work on the principle of hydropneumatics, which ensures a fairly smooth running of the machine. The rear axle is dependent on two semi-elliptic springs, equipped with shock absorbers designed for a more rigid mode of operation compared to the front axle shock absorbers. Particular attention in the restyling process was paid to the modernization of the handbrake. On the previous models, the hand wheel was pulled out onto the rear propeller shaft, blocking it. In the new version, it was planned to install a super-effective parking brake, working on the principle of hydraulics, but it ended up with the installation of a conventional lever mechanism acting on the brake drums of the rear wheels.