Main technical characteristics of the UAZ Hunter

Characteristics of UAZ Hunter

Technical characteristics of UAZ Hunter. Find out the dimensions, fuel consumption of UAZ Hunter, features of engines, suspensions, bodies and other technical characteristics of UAZ Hunter vehicles.

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History of UAZ Hunter

This model replaced the legendary UAZ-469 (UAZ-3151), which lasted on the assembly line for more than 30 years. Hunter looks like its predecessor, but is created on a fundamentally new platform. A set of new technical solutions and the use of modern components made it possible to create an economical, dynamic, reliable, stable and comfortable SUV. At the same time, it was possible to preserve the traditional advantages of UAZs: excellent cross-country ability and low price.

The strict military bearing acquired an urban gloss and style. New, more modern, aesthetically pleasing and safe plastic bumpers with integrated foglights catch your eye. Decorative fender liners that extend onto the fenders complement the large 16-inch wheels. Instead of rotating windows, sliding windows are now installed, which improves visibility, interior ventilation and makes it easier to access the rear-view mirrors for adjusting them. The double closed loop door seal makes the car interior less noisy, helps maintain the microclimate in the cabin, and prevents the penetration of moisture. Access to the trunk is now opened by a hinged rear door (the side tailgate is installed on versions with an awning). The spare tire hung on the back door, hidden in a cover, also looks good. For a significant surcharge, Hunter can be fitted with alloy wheels and painted metallic.

The interior of the car has undergone significant changes. The interior space has ceased to be ascetic and allows the driver and passengers to sit comfortably. The front seats of a new design with fabric upholstery are longitudinally adjustable, allowing both tall drivers and people of average height to sit comfortably behind the wheel. Despite the fact that the steering column is not adjustable either in height or reach. There are only three adjustments themselves - backrest tilt, lumbar support adjustment and longitudinal. Adjustable backrest angle and lumbar support for the front seats help to properly distribute the load on the body and make long-distance travel more comfortable.

Rear passengers will also be able to sit comfortably. There is enough legroom even for very tall people. Of the adjustments for the rear seats, only backrest tilt is provided. And if desired, they can be lowered to create a sleeping place. For an additional fee, you can install two more seats in the Hunter's luggage compartment.

Despite the high seating position, there are no footrests. The dashboard is made of dark gray plastic. The speedometer is located somewhere under the steering wheel, so the readings from it are extremely difficult to read, since they are hidden behind the right spoke of the steering wheel and the right steering column switch. On the center console there are sensors for oil pressure, battery charging, engine temperature and the amount of fuel in the tanks (there are two of them in the Hunter). But it is also difficult to read information from them, since the devices are not facing the driver, but are located parallel to the dashboard line.

Designed for use in harsh Russian winter conditions, Hunter received insulated floors covered with carpet. The heater is turned on by pressing a switch under the center console. There are no air temperature controls here - the toggle switch only regulates the blowing force (medium and strong mode). If it is very cold outside, the driver can open the damper, and warm air will flow into the cabin directly from the fan, which will allow the air to warm up much faster. Blowers are only provided under the windshield and under the instrument panel.

UAZ Hunter is equipped with one of four engines: a new 16-valve petrol engine ZMZ-409.10 (volume 2.7 liters, power 140 hp) equipped with fuel injection and exhaust gas aftertreatment systems (meets Euro II standards), Ulyanovsk UMZ-409.10 (carburetor, 2.9 liters, power 100 hp), diesel ZMZ-5143 (volume 2.24 liters, power 98 hp) Polish turbodiesel 4ST90-Andoria (volume 2.4 liters, power 86 hp. With.). All cars are equipped with a LUK clutch, a 5-speed gearbox, a helical transfer case, new Spicer axles, and front disc brakes. The Hunter's front suspension became spring, while the rear remained leaf spring. This combination allows you to swallow small potholes on the road.

Easy to operate, UAZ Hunter is unpretentious in maintenance. Its high dynamic characteristics, moderate fuel consumption, excellent cross-country ability and large load capacity will certainly please the future owner.

Interior and exterior

The traditional appearance of the body was slightly changed by plastic linings and bumpers. The radiator grille is also made of modern materials. The door windows do not have mechanisms for lowering. Of course, they are not blind, but are now made in the form of sliding windows. This was done very correctly. When used in the summer, when the hard top of the car can be removed, the rattling of the lowered windows in the doors was unnecessary. Now there will be nothing to distract the driver. The top of the door can also be removed. The front doors remain traditionally narrowed at the bottom. But these are echoes of the legendary Willys jeep, which became the prototype of the Soviet UAZ.

The car interior has a felt covering, which slightly reduces road noise. The dashboard also looks more modern, and the seats have been improved. The rear ones have become more difficult to remove, but they fold out so that they turn into full-fledged sleeping places for two adults.

UAZ Hunter

The Soviet SUV UAZ-469 was produced virtually unchanged from 1972 to 2003. However, in 2003, it was decided to modernize it and production of its updated version, the UAZ Hunter, was launched.

UAZ Hunter is a frame SUV that goes under the serial number UAZ-315195. At first glance, it seems that it is no different from its predecessor, but if you look at its technical characteristics, as well as take a closer look at the interior and exterior, the changes become noticeable.

Let's take a closer look at the technical characteristics of this legendary car.

Engines

The Okhotnik comes off the assembly line equipped with one of three engines:

UMZ-4213 is a 2.9-liter gasoline injection engine. Its maximum power of 104 horsepower is achieved at 4000 rpm, and its maximum torque is 201 Nm at 3000 rpm. The device is in-line, 4 cylinders. In terms of environmental friendliness, it meets the Euro-2 standard. The highest speed that can be achieved with this engine is 125 km/h.

It’s difficult to call it economical, since the consumption is 14.5 liters in the combined cycle and 10 liters on the highway.

ZMZ-4091 is also a gasoline engine with an injector injection system. Its volume is slightly smaller - 2.7 liters, but it can squeeze out more power - 94 kW at 4400 rpm. On our website Vodi.su we talked about horsepower and how to convert power from kilowatts to hp. - 94/0.73, we get approximately 128 horsepower.

Trunk

It can accommodate up to 1130 liters of luggage in a five-seater version. The second row of seats can be folded in a ratio of 60 to 40. With the backrests folded, the trunk volume increases to 2564 liters. Among the advantages are a wide opening and a low loading height.

But there are also disadvantages. This is the gate opening to the left and the hinges sagging. The lid contains a heavy full-size spare tire, which over time causes the hinges to become loose and the trunk lid to close poorly.

UAZ Hunter diesel technical specifications

The diesel power unit installed by the manufacturer on the UAZ Hunter has the following characteristics:

• Engine type – four-stroke with turbocharging;
• Type of fuel used – diesel;
• Number of working cylinders – 4;
• The arrangement of the working cylinders is in-line;
• The number of valves for each cylinder is 4 (two inlet and 2 exhaust);
• Power unit volume – 2235 cm3;
• Maximum power – 114 horsepower;
• Diesel fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 10.6 liters.

Diesel is highly reliable and unpretentious to the quality of diesel fuel. Starting is carried out using an electric starter. The solenoid relay is activated from the operator's cabin. It engages the starter drive gear with the engine flywheel ring.

Appearance

In fact, “Hunter” did not become a new model in the line, but only a slightly modified 469 UAZ. So, front and rear, Ulyanovsk designers have developed a new plastic bumper with large fog lights.

The wheels on the car are now alloy. Road tires are standard here. The rest of the car remained the same. The car has been slightly refreshed, but it still looks outdated and military-like. Many people do tuning for the UAZ Hunter. So, ready-made sets of power bumpers, winches, snorkels and arch extensions for mud tires are sold for this model. With this tuning kit, the UAZ Hunter looks more dignified and brutal. However, the cost of such modifications is sometimes more than hundreds of thousands of rubles.

There are some flaws in the body. Judging by the reviews, the UAZ Hunter has poor paint quality. It feels like the enamel was applied in places without a primer, the owners say. After two years, the paint begins to swell, rise and peel off. “Bugs” often appear, which over time develop into serious pockets of corrosion. From the factory, the metal is poorly protected from rust. And its thickness itself is less. The weight of the new Hunter is approximately 5 percent less than the Soviet 469. They also speak poorly about the quality of welding. The seams on the body are bad and starting to tear. There is also no way to adjust the doors. Over time they close very poorly.

Transmission and chassis

The manufacturer equipped the car with a manual gearbox. It has 5 gears for forward movement and 1 for reverse. Gear shifting is possible after the transmission input shaft has completely stopped. The box is rigidly installed on the car engine.

Torque is transmitted to the input shaft using a single-plate clutch with a hydraulic drive.

UAZ Hunter has a 4x4 wheel arrangement. The torque is distributed between the front and rear axles by a two-speed transfer case. The rear axle is always on. The front one is connected, if necessary, using a lever installed in the car’s cabin.

REFERENCE: Engaging a lower gear on the transfer case increases the vehicle's off-road performance.

UAZ Hunter has dependent front and rear suspension. Unlike the previous model, the front suspension is made on springs. This allows the car to move more smoothly on uneven road surfaces. The rear axle is mounted on two semi-elliptic springs.

ATTENTION: The smooth ride of the UAZ Hunter when driving on uneven road surfaces is ensured by oil shock absorbers. They are installed on the front and rear axles of the car.

The front axle is equipped with rotating wheel mechanisms. They are necessary to control the machine.

To make steering easier, the steering is equipped with a hydraulic booster. The power steering pump is installed on the power unit and is belt driven from the crankshaft pulley.

About all-wheel drive

The car is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission with rigidly connected Part-Time all-wheel drive. There is also a two-speed transfer case with a reduction range of speeds. The car can move in several modes:

• 2N. Torque is transmitted only to the rear wheels.
• 4H. The power is distributed evenly among the axles in a ratio of 50 to 50.
• 4L. This is all-wheel drive with a low range of gears. Serves to overcome severe off-road conditions.

But as reviews note, even in the top-end configuration, the UAZ Hunter does not have inter-wheel locking. Hubs must be purchased and installed separately. The transfer case, even on the new Hunter, is very noisy.

Body type and dimensions of UAZ Hunter

The manufacturer produced the UAZ Hunter with two body styles:

1. All metal. Has 5 doors and a metal roof;
2. Cabriolet. The roof is made in the form of a removable awning. It is installed on a metal frame. The frame arches serve as protection against injury to the driver and passengers when the vehicle rolls over.

UAZ Hunter overall dimensions

• The length of the car from the front bumper to the rear edge of the spare wheel is 4.1 meters;
• Height from the covering to the upper edge of the roof – 2025 mm;
• The width of the car according to the mirrors is 2010 millimeters;
• The vehicle track at the wheel centers is 1445 mm;
• Wheelbase (distance between front and rear axle – 2.38 meters;
• UAZ Hunter weight – 1845 kilograms;
• Maximum load capacity – 675 kg;
• Ground clearance under the gear housing of the front and rear axles is 21 centimeters;

IMPORTANT: Depending on the version of UAZ Hunter, the weight of the vehicle may vary. The tilt version is lighter weight than a car with an all-metal body.

Technical indicators

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The car's transmission unit is formed by a manual gearbox with five ranges and a two-stage transfer mechanism. The SUV wheel formula is standard - 4x4 with a switchable front axle. The car is not intended for high-speed driving, the maximum speed is 130 km/h, and the dynamic parameters leave much to be desired.

The high cross-country ability is due to a good “appetite”. On the petrol version of the UAZ Hunter, fuel consumption per 100 km is 13.5 liters. Diesel models require 3-3.5 liters less fuel. These parameters are given taking into account movement on hard surfaces; off-road consumption increases significantly.

Car appearance

Compared to the UAZ 469 model, the appearance of the Hunter version has minor differences. The manufacturer installed enlarged rear-view mirrors on the car. They are installed in a plastic case and are located at the point where the windshield pillar is attached to the car body. The increased size of the mirrors eliminates the occurrence of blind vision zones when driving.

The bumpers are no different from the products of the previous model. The manufacturer equipped the bumpers of the UAZ Hunter with plastic covers. They are located along the edges of the product. The door hinges are located on the outside of the body. The doors open forward.

There are window extensions on the doors. The windows are openable. There are two glasses installed in the window frame of the door extension. The window is opened by sliding one pane in relation to the other. To prevent spontaneous opening, the glass is equipped with locks.

REFERENCE: Window extensions are attached to the door leaf with bolts. When using the car in the warm season, the extensions can be dismantled.

The rear of the car is equipped with one door. It has external hinges and opens to the side. On the door leaf there is a bracket for mounting a spare wheel. The tailgate is equipped with glass and an additional brake light.

A windshield wiper is provided to clean the rear window. There is a headlight on the door for reversing.

Light signaling lights are installed in the rear part of the body. The lights are located vertically and consist of:

• Direction indicators and hazard warning lights. They are located at the top of the lampshade;
• Brake signals. Located at the bottom;
• Parking lights. Necessary to indicate a vehicle on the roadway in poor visibility conditions.

Price

A basic car costs about 560 thousand rubles. For its segment, the price of the car is more than reasonable. The car, in comparison with similar foreign-made models, has a cost 2-3 times lower, but at the same time is practically not inferior in quality. Since the series of diesel cars was limited in production, it is quite difficult to find spare parts for the fuel system. The car is usually equipped with fog lights, power steering, headlight range control and other options that make driving and driving the car more comfortable.

The cost of UAZ Hunter diesel cars on the secondary market varies greatly. This is due to the characteristics of operation, as well as the technical condition of the machine. If the car was used occasionally for hunting, fishing or just nature trips, then its cost can reach 500 thousand rubles. Most often, cars at this price have traveled no more than 10,000 kilometers. Cars that have a mileage of over 50 thousand km usually cost between 250-350 thousand rubles. Prices on the secondary market are constantly changing, so only the showroom can tell the real value of a car.

UAZ Hunter salon

The dimensions of the UAZ Hunter body create a spacious interior. The manufacturer has installed comfortable seats for the driver and passengers. They have the ability to be adjusted in the horizontal plane and have a variable back angle. The rear seats are equipped with head restraints. This prevents occupants from being injured if the rear of the vehicle is struck.

The front panel is covered with plastic. The instrument panel is located in the center of the panel. It allows the driver to control the operation of components and mechanisms while driving.

The following dial instruments are located on the panel:

• Speedometer. Indicates vehicle speed;
• Coolant temperature gauge in the engine cooling system;
• Fuel level gauge. Indicates the amount of fuel in the UAZ Hunter tank;
• Voltmeter. Indicates the voltage in the on-board network;
• Oil pressure. Indicates engine oil pressure.

Below the instrument panel there is a switch block on the panel. The direction indicators, headlights and windshield wipers are switched on using a combination switch. It is located on the steering column of the car. This allows the driver to control the components without being distracted from the road situation.

Internal equipment

The interior of the SUV also has a spartan taste. Manufacturers have slightly modernized the seats, making them more comfortable, with headrests. The new UAZ Hunter in a new body differs from its predecessor in that the front panel is trimmed with plastic, the central compartment is reserved for the dashboard. All devices are round, analogue, arranged in a row. Below the sensors there is a cluster of function buttons and keys.

Instead of the center console, there was an opening through which the electrical wiring block and heating system passages can be seen. The designers considered power windows to be superfluous; they were replaced by separate windows. To ventilate the interior, one of the halves is simply moved to the side mechanically. A pair of levers extending from the central tunnel is responsible for controlling the transmission. One element serves to control the gearbox, the second - the transfer case.

Equipment and price: UAZ Hunter

The Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant has stopped serial production of the UAZ Hunter model. The manufacturer produced the car in four trim levels:

1. Classic. It has seat belts for the driver and passengers, seats with washable upholstery, power steering, etc.
2. Classic with locking. Differs from the previous version by the installed cross-axle differential lock;
3. Trophy. It has heated seats, protection for chassis components, 225/75R16 tires, water-repellent upholstery, etc.;
4. Anniversary. Three color options, towing eye at the rear of the frame, white steel wheels, headlight range control.

Despite the fact that the manufacturer has ceased production of the car, you can purchase Hunter in the showroom. The cost of the car, depending on the configuration, ranges from 470,000 to 540,000 rubles.

From the above it follows that the UAZ Hunter is a domestic SUV, distinguished by high technical performance. The car is similar to the previous model. Depending on the configuration and body type, the characteristics of the car may vary.

Let's sum it up

So, we found out what the UAZ Hunter is. As you can see, the car has a lot of shortcomings and “childhood diseases”. Having bought a new car, you will definitely have to bring it to mind, the owners say. The car does not have any reliability or safety (although the latest models have ISOFIX child seat mounts). On the other hand, this is the cheapest all-wheel drive SUV available today that you can buy new. But you shouldn’t count on reliability or comfort in this UAZ. A more or less civilian option with a comfortable interior and equally good cross-country ability is the Patriot. But its price is much higher.