Test drive UAZ Patriot 2005-HB SUV

Horror and greatness UAZ Patriot

The recently conducted test UAZ Patriot once again proved that this is a very ambiguous machine. On the one hand, she simply scared us, but there were times when a new UAZ could only admire.
This summer we have already tested Patriot in the mountains of Altai. The car made a good impression, but it is worth noting that then UAZ was in its natural environment, on off -road. But there are a lot of people who buy UAZ Patriot for operation in the city. And let's say directly if you plan to travel on asphalt 90% of the time, then think tightly whether you need Patriot at all.
Patriot scares. The city is scary
So that you do not get sellers in the car dealership, remember the Patriot asphalt is terrible. At least this was said by several employees of our editorial office, who managed to travel to Patriot. But there is one very important amendment, the word terrible flew off the lips of people who operate passing cars daily. But a comrade who once a week goes to his phase on an old UAZ loaf was just delighted with Patriot. According to this madman, in the city and on the Patriot highway he behaves much better than all other works of the Ulyanovsk automobile industry. Indeed, in this car you can go even at a speed of 120 km/h, and not really afraid for your life.
With the last statement, to be honest, you can argue, especially when the machine is equipped with toothy, off -road tires. Indeed, about such a concept as feedback behind the wheel of Patriot, you can simply forget to understand where the car goes is very difficult. And it scares, especially in the first 30 minutes drive. Then you gradually get used to this behavior of the car, but you still go with stress and try not to accelerate faster than 90 km/h on a relatively flat and empty highway.
Patriot is justified
If we compare Patriot with other Russian cars, then a number of pleasant moments should be noted. Firstly, the power and torque of the engine is enough for this large and very heavy car. Of course, from a 2.7-liter gasoline unit could be removed more than 128 hp. And 218 Nm., But today we will not fantasize. The Ulyanovsk herd is quite confidently dispersed by the car, for which many thanks it is worth saying not only the engine, but also the gearbox. Surprisingly, the checkpoint works very worthy - the speeds switch clearly, and the clutch pedal does not resemble the simulator for pumping the muscles of the legs. The pedal is easily pressed, as on foreign cars! And there are no complaints about the hydraulic wrap.
Well, about the space in the salon, you can talk for a very long time, this is one of the strongest trousers Patriot. Every journalist who tested this car always wrote only good words about a huge amount of free space inside Patriot. This is true. We will only draw attention to the fact that nine (!) People can accommodate inside UAZ Patriot. Plus, it should be noted quite convenient front chairs, a modern instrument panel, foreign light control (as on Volkswagen cars), a cup holder, a pleasant steering wheel.
Another plus UAZ Patriot is its smoothness. The car is actually very comfortable 10 minutes after landing in the Russian SUV you start not to watch whether there is a hole in front or not. The suspension swallows any road pothole without tension. Moreover, even a lying policeman is not able to stop the driver of Patriot, who is afraid to heat a bottle of vodka in a hurry to the long -awaited fishing. After all, if you eat at some passenger Opel or Volkswagen at a lying at a speed of 60-80 km/h, then the rod car will not forgive you this. But the most patriotic Russian car makes it down, and without any problems. And in general, many drivers have long noted the wonderful feature of UAZ Patriot the worse the road, the more pleasant it is to control this machine. When moving in directions, you no longer pay attention to a completely non -informative steering wheel. But then you rejoice at the smoothness of the course, good visibility and, of course, a large road clearance and a complete drive.
Patriot makes a response. Districts are delighted
We have already gradually moved to the story of how Patriot behaves on impassability. As soon as you move off the asphalt, you understand that fields, forests and swamps are a completely natural environment for Patriot. It is here that he reveals all his best qualities. On the road where any modern crossover will shamefully sit (and tightly), Patriot passes completely calmly. Moreover, the capabilities of this car are such that the driver can very quickly have a feeling of impunity. And then, after overcoming the next giant puddle, it will be possible to take and get stuck. Alas, everything, even Patriot, has a limit of possibilities. And then getting the car will be very difficult. Perhaps only the Soviet tractor is capable of this, and it is difficult to find it in the forest. Therefore, if you plan to constantly travel on the road and anneal there, then do not skimp and get a decent winch.
And moving on Patriot along the road long broken by forest trucks, you rejoice not only good patency, but also that this car is not a pity! At the wheel, some new Toyota Land Cruiser worth 2 million rubles. You’ll think about ten times before you rush to a stone pile, because a torn bumper will cost a decent amount. And Patriot makes a bold person. Spare parts are inexpensive.
Patriot promises. No one believes
In fact, Patriot makes a very good impression, especially if you compare it with old UAZs. This is really a step forward. Of course, the car does not behave on the asphalt in the best way, and in the city this model does not give pleasure. However, Patriot can justify this drawback by a truly spacious salon and amazing cross -country ability. And the price of UAZ Patriot is not too high the simplest equipment now costs 430,000 rubles, and the most sophisticated version will cost 510,000 rubles. (The model with air conditioning is sold for 485,000 rubles).
Well, now about two moments that are seriously hit on Patriot. Firstly, he has serious competitors, for example, Chinese Great Wall (the same Deer G5 costs 390,000 rubles, and already with Condeus). Of course, the Great Wall Deer G5 loses Patriot in many ways, but it is much cheaper. And, as practice shows, more reliable!
We admit that the car we tested all the time (and we drove by car more than a thousand kilometers) never broke. Generally. Nothing fell off, did not stuck and did not crack. Not a single hose flowed, and the clutch did not fall apart. In general, there were no complaints. However, the letters of readers who own UAZ Patriot say that this car can still very seriously upset its owners.
P.S. Dear owners of UAZ Partiot. Please share your experience in operating the Russian SUV (both positive and negative). Perhaps this will help potential buyers make their choice.
 
D. Smolyanov
 

Source: Auto.mail.ru