At the end of September, it is already chilly in the Murmansk region. At night, the temperature is around zero, and this is the norm for the Arctic. But when you spend the night in a tent on the shore of the Barents Sea, it seems that it is even colder outside the window (or rather, behind the awning). Tooth does not fit. And just as I fell asleep, something rumbling and spewing clouds of smoke drove up to our tent camp. BTR! The arrived soldiers reported that sudden exercises were announced on the Middle Peninsula, and therefore we need to stay closer to the coast - self-propelled artillery installations will fire in the center.
I didn't want to sleep at all, and not only me. We turn the camp away from sin and set off on the route ahead of schedule. There are eleven updated UAZs in our column. I bypass - this is already a passed stage (ZR, No. 10, 2018). I am only interested in, which I have not been able to ride before.
Thanks to the handrails in the doorways, getting into the cabin has become convenient. There are no other visible changes to the interior. Although further refinement suggests itself. A two-stage (or better - three-) heated seats would not hurt. The current one works on the principle of "on / off" and fries like crazy. The climate control is the same: you set it to 21° - cool, 22° - hot. If I had complained about this to the military on that armored personnel carrier, they would have considered me a sissy. But the buyer who paid 1,100,000 rubles for a car has the right to demand correct work even in small things.
I squeeze the clutch: when compared with the Patriot tested in the summer, it is much easier to push the pedal. The moves of the 5-speed mechanics are just as short, the selectivity is on top. I remember very well that on the Patriot the gearbox lever did not vibrate - thanks to the introduced intermediate damper. Here it is noticeably itchy. It looks like the old lever is installed on the test machine.
There are no good asphalt roads in these parts and never have been. In Soviet times, there were many military camps here (now they are abandoned), and there were army Urals and Ulyanovsk "goats".
Pickup here is like a fish in water. It crosses half-meter fords with defiant ease, it climbs the hills strewn with cobblestones without any problems - it never had to go into the lower register of the handout (its reduction factor is still 2.542). As well as to use the forced rear wheel lock. On the climbs, the temporary hold on the slope was very useful, which makes it great to start off. Here are just a clearance of 210 mm for an all-terrain vehicle is not enough: every now and then you beat the gearbox against the stones, effectively striking sparks. This show manages without consequences, however, it would not hurt to increase the clearance to 220-230 mm. According to the “geometry”, the Pickup is inferior to the usual Patriot: the rear overhang is longer, and the exit angle is 21 ° versus 30 °. So you have to be careful about the bends.
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But before the stones, the Patriots had to be careful, shod in tires with a dimension of 245/60 R18. Breaking through these is a trifling matter! Constantly stopped to change shoes. They put other tires on the Pickup - 235/70 R16, and thank God. They are noticeably more resistant to cuts and absorb fines better.
Shots in the fog
The upgraded ZMZ Pro motor proved to be excellent. Compared to the previous version, the compression ratio was increased, the cylinder head was strengthened, heat-resistant alloy pistons were installed (taking into account the future appearance of the version with LPG) and a two-row chain. Power has increased from 135 to 150 hp, and torque - from 217 to 235 Nm. But more importantly, the thrust peak is shifted to the low-speed zone. Thanks to this, even on heavy off-road, you can drive without touching the accelerator - the engine pulls confidently at 800 rpm. Almost diesel character! For an all-terrain vehicle, it fits perfectly. By the way, next year UAZs will have compression-powered engines. Moreover, these will be imported units, but the manufacturer is still kept secret.
Climbing one of the peaks, I heard a strong roar: in the foggy distance I saw a battery of self-propelled guns, synchronously beating in the direction of the center of the peninsula. Power! I go further, but my head is spinning: if only they don’t start practicing shooting at moving targets ... Willy-nilly, I accelerate.
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At a fast pace and on a broken road, it became unpleasant to throw up the tail of the car. In the Patriot at the same speed, there is no particular deterioration in comfort. What's the matter? The answer was found under the belly of the truck. The rear suspension of the Pickup is the same: there are four leaves in the springs (the Patriot has two of them) and an old anti-roll bar (the bar thickness was reduced from 21 to 18 mm for the Patriot). For a cargo-oriented car that can carry 725 kg, this is justified. They threw wheels into the body - we went softer. However, squeaks on bumps did not disappear, although with a mileage of 900 km there should be no extraneous noise at all.
The front suspension has undergone the same transformations as the Patriot one. The pickup truck received open steering knuckles, which made it possible to radically reduce the turning radius by 0.93 meters. In addition, both kingpins take the vertical load in them (earlier - only the lower one), which should increase reliability. The unit is not subject to lubrication, but it still needs periodic adjustment of the axial clearance. For the sake of improved handling, the castor was increased from 3 to 3.5 °. Indeed, driving performance on asphalt has become much better. True, the “littered” corner also has the opposite effect: the steering wheel hits harder on bumps. To compensate for this, Ulyanovsk installed a steering damper. With him, the steering wheel remained “quiet” even on a stone-strewn road.
After ten minutes of godless shaking, the wheels on the cargo platform unlatched and began to fly around the compartment, but I didn’t even feel it. That's what a cargo platform separated from the cab means - in a station wagon they would arrange Stalingrad! The UAZ cargo platform is shorter than that of foreign classmates, however, for the everyday needs of a conventional fisher-hunter, the capabilities of the Pickup are enough for the eyes. And an ATV or a snowmobile will not fit in the mentioned foreign cars either.
Perhaps the main operational disadvantage is high fuel consumption. Off-road, the Pickup burns about 17 l / 100 km, and on the highway it requires at least 12 liters per hundred. That's a lot for a four-cylinder car. The ability to digest 92nd gasoline is little consolation. The transition to a six-speed mechanics would help reduce consumption: it will allow you to “drop” the engine speed at main speeds. But the Ulyanovsk residents do not even stutter about such a box. But next spring. Consumption, of course, will not decrease, but comfort and status will be added.
Until recently, UAZs were associated with me, if not with a tent, then with a rickety rural house without amenities. Over the past five years, a solid repair has been made in it: a decent cladding has been installed, the roof has been shifted, and sewerage has been installed. It remains to reduce heating costs, and you will want to live in this house.
Not so long ago, the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant presented its next novelty - UAZ Pickup 2017-2018 in a new body (photo, equipment, specifications, prices, video and test drive). In fact, this is the same Patriot model, only this type of body has a greater carrying capacity.
UAZ Pickup 2017-2018. Specifications
This novelty from the Russian Federation will be equipped with only one non-alternative power unit that runs on gasoline. The volume of the power plant is 2.7 liters, and the power is 134.6 hp. Previously, a 2.2-liter diesel unit was also installed on the model, but so far the manufacturer decided to move away from using this engine. Together with the unit, only a manual transmission will work. It is worth noting that the gasoline engine boasts a relatively moderate appetite. In the "highway" mode, fuel consumption per 100 km per hour will be only 12 liters.
All-wheel drive, connected. If necessary, the drive to the rear axle can be disabled.
The suspension after the modifications has not changed at all. Its front part consists of a dependent axle, and the rear of semi-elliptical springs.
Body dimensions UAZ Pickup 2017-2018 in a new body
So, the dimensions of this mighty car are as follows:
Do not be surprised that the cargo compartment of the novelty is simply huge. So, the length of the platform is 1 m 37.5 cm, the width is 1.5 meters, and the height of the sides is 64 cm. The platform can be covered with a fabric roof, thus the volume of the compartment will be more than 1,100 liters.
External design UAZ Patriot 2017-2018 in a new body
After completion, no cardinal changes in the appearance of the car happened. Improvements are noticeable only in the bow. The radiator grille now looks in the form of cells with a company emblem and chrome strips. The headlights have not changed at all, although now a small LED strip runs along the bottom of the optics, which acts as running lights. A little lower is the familiar large bumper with round fog lights.
If you look at the profile of the pickup, you immediately catch the eye of the large side mirrors, as well as very comfortable and durable running boards. By the way, the steps are located well and do not hide a solid ground clearance at all.
If you look at the side part more closely, you can see how large and roomy the car's luggage compartment is. For the convenience of loading things and other cargo, the manufacturer installed a folding rear wall.
Salon UAZ Patriot 2017-2018 in a new body
Inside the Russian open all-terrain vehicle, everything is strict, but neat. In general, the interior is completely identical to the Patriot model, however, some details are still different.
On the center console is a widescreen display that displays actions with a modern multimedia system. The screen has a diagonal of 7 inches, so it will be very convenient to use it. The multimedia system is equipped with such modern systems as Bluetooth, a navigation system with maps not only of the Russian Federation, but also of the CIS. For an additional fee, you can install a camera for a circular view.
In the more expensive version, the SUV will be equipped with a multimedia steering wheel with various buttons and the ability to adjust for reach and tilt.
The manufacturer also took care of the safety of the driver and passengers during the movement. Now the model will be equipped with several airbags, ABS, EBD, as well as an emergency braking function, a stability control assistant and an assistant when driving uphill, however, only for an additional fee. In the minimum configuration, the equipment of the car is the simplest.
As before, UAZ Pickup 2017-2018 in a new body is perfectly prepared for the harsh Russian winters. Additional comfort for the driver creates a heating system for side mirrors, windshield and rear windows, as well as the front row of seats. For an additional fee, steering wheel heating and a system preheater are available to start the engine at the lowest temperatures.
Previously, buyers often complained about the quality of noise and sound insulation of the cabin. And after restyling, this problem was partially solved. Now additional protection will be installed on the floor, on the doors and on the roof.
The cost of UAZ Pickup 2017-2018 and equipment
After the update, the car became available in 4 versions: Standard, Comfort, Privilege and Style. The minimum configuration will be equipped with halogen optics with LED strip, heated and adjustable side mirrors, power windows, fabric upholstery, audio installation, front airbags.
Also, the manufacturer has already announced how much the UAZ Pickup 2017-2018 will cost. Prices look like this:
- equipment "Standard" will cost 869 thousand rubles;
- equipment "Comfort" - 959 thousand rubles;
- equipment "Privilege" - 1,039 thousand rubles;
- equipment "Style" - 1,080 thousand rubles.
For the first time, this car was presented to the general public in 2007, despite the fact that development has been going on since the 2000s. Serial production was launched already in 2008, and it began to confidently conquer the domestic market.
The pickup has been restyled more than once, the main features regarding the design and, to a certain extent, the interior have been revised. No significant technical upgrades have been carried out.
The updated version was demonstrated at the beginning of 2015, and at the moment it has already been launched into the series. Let's talk about it today, what has changed radically?
Design
To begin with, we will discuss some elements characteristic of the changed appearance. Of course, the main thing that has changed is the front end, as in any other car, after restyling, the updates concern the front end.
"Muzzle" got a more textured appearance, with a hint of not older brothers in the class. The modern look is seen in not bad headlights, with a new filling, as well as daytime running lights. The radiator grille is also different here, with breaking lines crossing it.
The bumper also succumbed to the update and became noticeably more modern than in the predecessor model. Small holes for foglights were placed along the edges, with sharp cuts. In the middle there is a protective pad, in which there is a hole for the air intake.
The profile of the car has not changed radically, there are perceptible notes. The only exception is the rear, where everything has changed a little, mainly due to the body cover. In the rest, nothing new is captured globally.
Colors
The color scheme of cars, as before, is represented by classic shades from UAZ: black, white, blue, green, red, yellow, khaki, gray and silver.
Salon
As for the interior, one should not expect any significant transformations either. The only thing, according to both the company and the owners of new pickups, finishing materials, and in general the very quality of assembly and fitting of elements, has increased significantly, compared even with its predecessor.
Regarding the steering wheel and speedometer panel, everything is the same as before. The steering wheel does not have any set of options, the speedometer is classic with two "wells" and a small on-board computer, in which even with sun glare you can see all the information.
The central unit has changed only with the monitor, which is still on the button control, but larger in size. The structure is classical, under the screen is the necessary block of the stove or air conditioner.
As for the seats, even the upholstery has not changed, not to mention the shape of the seats. There is still no significant support, since the possibilities of adjustments have been slightly expanded, but otherwise no positive is noted anymore. In terms of capacity, the back row is huge, even three tall riders can comfortably accommodate.
Specifications
The design, as it should be for an SUV, is frame, there are no distinguishing features from its predecessor. The old suspension is completely dependent, in front through springs and levers, in the back according to the principle of little leaf spring.
The braking system has disc brakes at the front and traditional drum brakes at the rear. The steering mechanism is provided by a hydraulic booster.
Of the innovations, we can note the presence of a rear stabilizer bar, which will protect against rolls at high speeds and keep the car on the move. The all-wheel drive system works through a "razdatka" with a hard-wired front-wheel drive. The gearbox is offered for both engines, only one 5-speed "mechanics".
Dimensions
- Length - 5200 mm
- Width - 2080 mm
- Height - 2000 mm
- Curb weight - 2090 kg
- Gross weight - 2890 kg
- Base, distance between the front and rear axle - 3000 mm
- Trunk volume - 1.365 m3.
- Fuel tank volume - 87 l
- Tire size - 225/75 R16
- Ground clearance - 210 mm
Engine
Two motors are offered - this is 2.2 liters. diesel and 2.7 l. gasoline, capable of generating 113.5 hp and 128 hp respectively. The peak torque on the petrol unit is 209 Nm, on the diesel 270 Nm.
* - city\highway\mixed
Fuel consumption
Gasoline consumption is at the level of 12 liters, with a combined cycle, diesel consumption is reduced by two liters, at a similar pace of movement.
The Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant has announced the official price list for the updated UAZ Pickup 2017 pickup truck. The practical car is offered in four trim levels "Standard", "Comfort", "Privilege" and "Style", at a starting price of 859,000 rubles. Dealers of the brand are already taking pre-orders for the new truck.
Restyling UAZ Pickup 2017
The restyled UAZ Pickup pickup received the same updates as the UAZ Patriot SUV. These are: an upgraded grille, a single fuel tank, a new dashboard and steering wheel, as well as an expanded list of equipment. Moreover, like the SUV, the updated pickup lost its diesel modification.
Specifications UAZ Pickup 2017
From now on, the car is only available with a 2.7-liter gasoline engine with 135 horsepower, which is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Drive type - plug-in full.
Prices and equipment UAZ Pickup 2017
As noted, the updated pickup UAZ Pickup 2017 model year is available in four trim levels: "Standard" (from 859,000 rubles), "Comfort" (from 959,000 rubles), "Privilege" (from 1,039,000 rubles) and "Style" (from 1,080,000 rubles). In the most affordable version, the truck gets: driver and passenger airbags; front seat belts with pretensioners; side mirrors with heating and electric adjustment; Steering wheel height and reach adjustment; ABS and EBD systems; 16-inch steel wheels.
In more expensive and rich equipment, the restyled UAZ Pickup pickup is equipped with: air conditioning; cooled glove box, heated front seats; audio system with four speakers; 16-inch alloy wheels; infotainment system with 7-inch touch screen and navigator; multifunction steering wheel with leather braid and heating; assistance system at the beginning of the movement on the rise; off road mode.
In the most luxurious version of "Style", the updated UAZ Pickup 2017 model year receives a leather interior, climate control, heated rear seats and heated windshield. In addition, as an option, you can order an Eaton rear axle differential lock (from 29,000 rubles), a preheater with a timer and an autonomous heater function (from 35,000 rubles) and arcs in the cargo compartment (from 10,000 rubles).
Photo UAZ Pickup 2017
This car is perfect for hunters, fishermen, and owners of small and medium-sized businesses who often have to transport various goods on roads that are far from always of high quality. Its cargo compartment has dimensions of 650x1500x1375 mm. When loaded up to the side cover, 1400 liters of anything can be placed in it - from camping equipment to bags of cement. If you install a kung, then the capacity will almost double - up to 2700 liters. The carrying capacity of the Russian pickup truck is an impressive 725 kilograms.
This is primarily an off-road vehicle that is not afraid of even the most severe tests. UAZ Pickup received a hard-wired all-wheel drive, carried out using a reliable transfer case with a gear ratio of 2.542 manufactured by the Korean company Dymos. There is also an electronically controlled rear axle differential lock from the American company Eaton. Ground clearance is 210 mm. The plug-in all-wheel drive system supports three modes of operation: 4H - all-wheel drive with a 50/50 distribution, 2H - rear-wheel drive only and 4L - all-wheel drive and a low range of gears.
You will be surprised to learn how many of the most modern electronic systems fit on board! Not many foreign representatives of this class can boast of such an abundance. It has: Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control System (TCS), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) ), hill start assist (HHC).
