Test Drive UAZ Patriot 2005 - HB SUV
Patriotic set
Some UAZ-Patriot attracts as an inexpensive and spacious sacrifice, others see it first of all a large car, which respected on the road. The Code of Recommendations for all buyers has prepared Maxim Sachkov. Photo: Alexander Batyr. THE CHOICE IS YOURS
Those who buy a patriot in direct appointment often ride bad roads advised initial set of classic (Classic). Steel discs, unpainted bumpers and a soft case on the sparer, a non-commercial tissue trim. An extremely ascetic set of equipment to which you can buy the necessary: \u200b\u200bsay, air conditioning and an additional heater for the rear passengers. With this minimalism, the steering wheel helps the hydraulicel, and the comfortable seats are equipped with adjustable height, like the steering column.
In a more pappy performance, Comfort (Comfort) Salon is not distinguished by decoration, but the alloy wheels are decorated outside, plastic spare wheel protection, fog lights and painted moldings and bumpers. By the way, at the request of the client, they will paint their body color. One of the advantages over the classic can be ordered anti-lock brake system. Believe me, the investment in security will pay off. It is a pity that it is the only possible pretensioners of the belts, nor pillows offer even in an expensive configuration of Limited (Limited).
The top version flashes the velor salon and all devices that are in the cheapest execution of the option. Only for bumpers in the body body will have to pay extra. Another difference of the configuration limited arc on the roof to install the trunk. Factory guarantee for patriots 2 years or 50 thousand km. Despite the relatively low cost of the car (in this class, not counting Chinese models, the nearest competitors are more expensive than almost twice), in operation it is not sufficient.
When the material was prepared, the patriots were sold only in one body, with the only engine. By the beginning of the fall, the family will complement Diesel Limited with 110-strong andbeko, which will cost 590 thousand rubles (by 75 thousand rubles more than gasoline), and a pick-up (from 415 thousand rubles) should be on sale at the end of August. Perhaps then patriotic will become more ._x0008_
Consider options
Universal
The trunk at the patriot is almost square and just huge. Here you can carry the end not only washing machines and stoves, but even a small floor refrigerator to the ceiling is 1130 mm. Approximately the same from the fifth door to the rear seats and between the wheeled arches. True, throwing the cargo will have to a decent height of 730 mm. Several options for transformation of the seats of the back can be folded forward or backward, lean the second row entirely (including in parts in the ratio of 40:60). For an additional fee (4000 rubles), the side shops will be installed in the trunk, but on a pair of 740 mm long, four adults are unlikely to fit, and these places are not equipped with belts (SMS, 2006, No. 2). Patriot Service
On the basis of the sorcene officer, Patriot from this year produce a freight modification of the UAZ-Cargo (CARGO). Cabin double to the middle rack Salon Cargo is no different from the patriot. Here are the same gasoline 2.7-liter ZMZ-409, all-wheel drive transmission with a plug-in front axle and a lower transmission. To increase the useful volume, the wheelbase was stretched from 2760 to 3000 mm. Many classmates 2525x1900 mm will be illuminated by the size of the freight platform, and the body volume (with an awning) is 6.7 m3. Loading capacity of the on-board version of 800 kg, chassis 1 t. The buyer is still offered two versions: on-board or chassis with various superstructures. Since October, isothermal and industrial wagons will appear on sale. Recommended prices (in the regions may differ due to shipping costs) on the chassis 350,000 rubles. For the industrial and isothermal superstructure will have to pay, respectively, 55,000 and 65,000 rubles. Over the onboard version are asked 365,000 rubles. (with an awning plus 10,000 rubles.).
Ask answer How does a patriot behave on off-road?
The genes of the glorious Soviet all-terrains are strong a large road clearance 205 mm (according to the steering measurements), good geometric permeability, a powerful frame design, a simple and reliable connection diagram of the full drive (SM, 2006, No. 4 and 12). True, the universal thrust for universality to make a commander equally comfortable on any coating did not bypass and patriot. The engine volume of 2.7 liters disperses a heavy car, but there is not enough saving on the road off-road. Increase it, as a rule, helps down (1.95) transmission. From the point of view of the real off-road, the main metal color and painted bumpers only extra reasons for anxiety.
Is it comfortable to ride the patriot every day?
On the asphalt patriot, definitely, more comfortable than a relative Hunter, however, to his car far. On suspensions with large strokes, the machine rolls in turns, their dependent scheme does not contribute to sharp controllability and stability. In addition, the steering with the Delphi hydrauliculator inaccurately informs the driver where the wheels are turned. The engine power is enough to stick in the stream, the transmission switches clearly, however, vibrations and decibels are multiple. Patriot visibility is not bad, however, it is difficult to park in close megalopolis. There are no complaints to the seats from Sanyne-Request Claims, adjustment ranges are sufficient. Another steering column was adjusted on the departure landing would be perfect.
Maxim Sachkov
A source: Journal "Behind the wheel"
