UAZ Profi: Load capacity and technical characteristics

Category: UAZ

• Purpose of UAZ Profi
• Car Cabin Design
• Body

In 2022, the Ulyanovsk plant presented a new UAZ Profi model. The machine is a light-duty commercial vehicle. According to the developers, the vehicle should become a competitor to Gazelle commercial vehicles.

Review of UAZ Pro with double cabin

UAZ Profi with double cab (236324) is a five-seater light-duty commercial vehicle. The model's carrying capacity is 1.3 tons.

Dimensions of the car:

• length – 5990 mm;
• width – 2315 mm;
• height – 1900 mm (along the cabin), 2550 (along the awning);
• wheelbase – 3500 mm;
• ground clearance - 210 mm.

The pickup is equipped with an upgraded 2.7-liter ZMZ PRO gasoline engine with a power of 150 hp, which is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The model can be equipped with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Engine, fuel consumption, version with LPG – Overall dimensions

Safety

Safety as standard.

• For the first time, a domestic truck is equipped with an airbag!
• 3-point seat belts for second-row passengers
• ISOFIX mountings for installing child seats on the second row
• ABS system (anti-lock braking system)
• EBD (Brake Force Distribution) System
• Seat belt height adjustment
• Programmable hood deformation zone upon impact - increased safety in frontal collisions
• Hood arrangement psychological protection of the driver and passengers

Crash test results

The plant did not conduct official crash tests of the car, since such a procedure is not regulated by the current legislation of the Russian Federation. Automotive publishing houses tested the UAZ Patriot, which has a similar design. During the inspection, destruction of the body floor at the driver’s feet was recorded, and the steering column with the deployed airbag went towards the driver’s head.

The car showed improved results compared to the test conducted in 2010, but remained dangerous in frontal accidents for both the driver and passengers.

Full speed ahead!

The road to the unloading site is good, but the site itself has not yet been improved - it is clayey, with obvious ruts from other trucks. As soon as he stepped on it, Pro stood up, because the tires of the Kama I-359 instantly became washed out. The conclusion is not new: the rear-wheel drive Pro is unsuitable for use outside of asphalt.

I turn on the rear differential lock (option for 38,900 rubles). There is progress, but little. The UAZ is trying to move, but there is an equally slippery surface under both wheels - and it turns out badly. The clay is quite hard, and the Pro would rather rock out rather than sit down completely. And yet, blocking is only a half-measure.

Advantages of the UAZ Profi car

Advantages of the commercial Pro with double cab:

• it is possible to install an LPG from Lovatto at the factory with a 100 liter cylinder, providing an increase in power reserve up to 750 km;
• a modification with both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive is provided;
• the buyer can order additional options that increase the level of comfort;
• the UAZ Finance program offers the purchase of cars on lease by individuals and organizations;
• the basic factory warranty is 48 months or 150 thousand km;
• the engine is covered by a warranty increased to 200 thousand km (or 4 years);
• the total weight does not exceed 3500 kg, which allows drivers with a category B license to drive the car;
• single-pitch tires provide good cross-country ability on standard-width tracks.

Verdict. The engine is becoming more powerful

First impressions • The awning on the rear of the platform is easy to roll up due to two locking straps located on the sides.

Capacity

The new UAZ Profi with a double cabin is offered with a spacious cargo platform:

• The standard onboard platform (2350×1870 mm) accommodates 3 Euro pallets

The loading platform has excellent functionality:

• Easily dismantled awning
• Three-way unloading
• Floor covering with transport plywood
• Rigging loops
• Belt for swinging the rear flap of the awning with fixation in the open position
• Lockable box under the platform
• Platform Access Step

Correction factors for fuel consumption standards • Overall dimensions

Technical characteristics of UAZ Profi

Main technical characteristics of the machine (version with all-wheel drive):

• length – 5990 mm;
• wheelbase – 350 mm;
• height (with installed awning) – 2520 mm;
• width (along the edges of standard mirrors) – 2315 mm;
• ground clearance (under axle housings) – 210 mm;
• curb weight – 2225 kg;
• weight of transported cargo (with a full cabin) – 1275 kg;
• fuel tank capacity – 68 l;
• fuel consumption (at a speed of 80 km/h) – 11.6 liters per 100 km;
• speed – up to 130 km/h.

Body capacity

The standard platform has internal dimensions of 2350x1870 mm, loading height is 986 mm. The body with metal sides and an area of ​​4.4 m² provides for the installation of arches and a canvas awning with a folding rear flap. The useful volume is 7.2 m³, pallets are installed on the platform floor in 2 rows.

Car chassis

The utility vehicle is equipped with dependent axle suspensions, springs are used at the front, and leaf springs with reinforced parabolic profile sheets are installed at the rear. To improve the smoothness of the ride, shock absorbers are used, and anti-roll bars are retained. The chassis elements are mounted on a steel ladder frame assembled from side members and cross members.

The vehicle is equipped with axle suspensions.

Brake system

To reduce the speed, a hydraulic system with a vacuum booster and an ABS unit is used (on some machines the unit is not available and is installed at an additional cost). The drive is divided into 2 diagonal circuits, disk mechanisms are used at the front, and drums are installed at the rear. The parking brake has a lever connected to the rear wheel blocks by cables.

Engine and transmission

Under the hood is an in-line 4-cylinder ZMZ Pro engine with a distributed fuel injection system (gasoline with an octane rating of 92 units), developing a power of 150 hp. With. and torque 235.4 N*m. The motor is equipped with a hydraulic clutch and a gearbox with 5 forward gears.

A 2-stage manually controlled gearbox is used to distribute the torque; the axles are equipped with differentials (the front wheel drive can be switched off).

Electronics UAZ Profi

The commercial vehicle is equipped with an on-board 12 V DC power supply, powered by an engine-driven generator and a lead-acid battery. To control the operation of electronic components, a central unit is provided; the engine is equipped with a separate controller for injection and ignition systems (with feedback from the oxygen concentration sensor after the catalytic converter). The installation of an ABS system, a standard alarm system with an immobilizer and a chip in the key head is provided.

Electronics are the weak point of the car; many owners experience component failures in the first months of operation. There have been breakdowns of the limit switches and problems with key recognition by the immobilizer; the factory is eliminating the faults under warranty. The wiring to the rear lights and brake signals is laid without an additional protective insulator; the flow of sand and stones from under the wheels destroys the cable and de-energizes the lights.

The machine is equipped with a DC network.

Calculator:... Engine and transmission

One hope is for a heavy version by the end of the year, it seems that they were going to release it, I hope they will take into account all their mistakes and work on the mistakes, then maybe it will become popular, but now it’s a completely non-working machine. On a working pro, after 15 thousand, the cardan flew off, and at the same time they only loaded a ton into it; after replacement, they did not risk loading the declared load into it.

Load capacity and chassis

The new UAZ Profi with a double cab is a representative of the light commercial truck segment. Fully adapted for freight transportation in its category.

• Load capacity 1320 kg
• Gross weight up to 3500 kg
• Reinforced rear axle
• Parabolic rear springs
• Reinforced frame structure of the car. 100% adaptation to Russian operating conditions and the ability to install add-ons
• Dependent spring suspension with anti-roll bar. Provides a smooth ride on any road surface
• High energy intensity of the suspension. Allows you to comfortably overcome any unevenness, while not being inferior in reliability to spring suspensions
• New design of steering knuckles. Used specifically for the new UAZ Pro to improve maneuverability and reduce the turning radius

Purpose

The UAZ Profi vehicle is designed for transporting various light weight cargoes. Depending on the installed body, the vehicle can transport liquid and solid cargo. The machine is used for commercial purposes. The comfortable interior of the UAZ Profi allows you to cover long distances without operator fatigue. To reduce the risk of injury, the model is equipped with a driver's airbag.

The all-wheel drive version allows you to move comfortably both on good quality asphalt surfaces and off-road. This is convenient when it is necessary to deliver cargo to settlements remote from public roads. In winter, the all-wheel drive version of the UAZ Profi is used for driving on snowy roads.

Car design

The UAZ Profi car is built on a frame consisting of two longitudinal metal profiles. They are connected to each other by transverse beams. The rectangular cross-section of the profile allowed the designers to strengthen the frame with metal inserts. Thanks to this, the strength characteristics of the frame have improved.

dimensions

The dimensions of the vehicle allow maneuvering in confined spaces. Dimensional mass parameters differ depending on the version of the car. The parameters of the UAZ Profi car with a two-row cabin are as follows:

• The length of the car from the front bumper to the rear edge of the body with a closed side is 5.99 meters;
• The height from the covering to the upper edge of the body frame is 2.52 meters;
• The width along the outer edge of the side mirrors is 2.54 meters;
• Body height – 1.65 m;
• The track of the UAZ Profi car at the wheel centers is 1.6 m;
• Ground clearance under the rear axle gear housing is 21 centimeters;
• Wheelbase – 3.5 meters;
• Platform length – 2.35 m;
• The vehicle's carrying capacity is 1400 kilograms;
• The total weight of the UAZ Profi utility vehicle is 3485;
• Body width - available in two versions - 1.87 and 2.06 meters.

Parameters of a car with a single-row cab:

1. The length of the car from the front bumper to the rear edge is 5.94 meters;
2. The width of the car according to the mirrors is 2.315 m;
3. Height to the top edge of the body – 2.52 m;
4. Track (the distance between the centers of the wheels of one axle is 1.6 m;
5. Wheelbase – 3.5 meters;
6. Body length – 3089 millimeters;
7. Body width – 1.87 – 2.6 meters;
8. Ground clearance of UAZ Pro in the rear axle area is 21 centimeters;
9. The carrying capacity of a car with an extended body is 1510 kilograms.

The dimensions of a light truck body make it attractive for commercial use. The UAZ Profi car, whose carrying capacity reaches 1.5 tons, can move in confined spaces.

Interior and equipment of the lorry

The interior configuration of the new UAZ Pro with a single-row cab depends on the type of transmission. In single-wheel drive versions, a two-seater sofa is installed to the right of the driver’s seat, so that three people can sit in the car. True, you won’t envy the rider who finds himself in the center - his legs will rest almost one hundred percent on the console, so there’s no need to talk about any comfortable placement here. But the three-seater option also has its advantages, for example, a spacious drawer under the sofa cushion, where even large things can fit.

UAZ Profi with 3-seater cabin

All-wheel drive modifications, according to representatives of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant, should turn out to be much more popular than rear-wheel drive ones. And it’s easy to agree with this, because switching to 4WD will cost only 37 thousand rubles - a trifling overpayment for a guaranteed reduction in the risk of getting stuck somewhere off-road. However, in the interior of the UAZ Pro with a connected front axle there are no longer three, but only two seats. In the center, between the two seats, there is an impressive box, while on the tunnel next to the gearshift lever another handle appears, with which the 4x4 mode and downshift are activated.

2-seater saloon

The architecture and interior decoration of the UAZ Pro leave a pleasant impression - the steering column is adjustable for tilt and reach, the instruments are easy to read, the radio and climate control unit are well located, there are pockets and compartments for small and not so small items, plastic and upholstery materials are of good quality, on the ceiling There is a shelf for A4 documents.

The initial “Standard” package (price 749,000 rubles) includes electric door windows, an on-board computer, electric and heated mirrors, central locking, driver airbag, ABS and EBD.

The “Comfort” version, for which it is proposed to pay an additional 50,000 rubles, will please you with the presence of air conditioning and a cooled glove box, a heated windshield, a driver’s seat with an adjustable cushion and lumbar support, heated front seats, and a 1DIN radio with MP3/USB. Optionally, you can install a multimedia system with a 7-inch touch screen - the price of such pleasure is 22,500 rubles.

Exterior design

In the outline of the cabin of the new UAZ creation, it is easy to see the similarity with the front part of the body of the latest Patriot. However, the developers tried to distance the models as much as possible and at the same time provide the Pros with additional functional elements. So the front bumper of the lorry was covered with black plastic that is resistant to external influences, and the wheel arches were covered with similar plastic extensions. In addition, the radiator grille and headlights have been adjusted. The latter are equipped by default with sections of running lights, but foglights, occupying places in special niches in the bumper, appear only in the expensive “Comfort” package.

Photo UAZ Profi

In general, the UAZ Profi looks very nice from the outside and is certainly no worse than other representatives of the small commercial vehicle segment. The version with a cabin painted in green “metallic” color looks especially bright and expressive. In addition to this color, four more shades are offered - white, silver, dark gray, black.

Platform

A curious detail in the exterior of the new UAZ is two versions of the side mirrors. In modifications with a basic cargo platform, the mirrors are attached to compact supports that allow for electrical position adjustment, while in cars with wide sides the brackets are much longer and provide maximum heating for the mirrors.

Dark story

The overall positive impression from Pro was spoiled by the penultimate day. At one of the traffic lights, a truck driver who came alongside me warned me that the brake lights were not working. I hobbled home extremely carefully, manually turning on the rear fog light at every braking point.

Inspection of the rear optics was shocking: six unlit bulbs! Not only were the brake lights missing, but also both side lights, the left reverse light and one license plate light. I didn’t check the performance of the last two when I received the UAZ, but the rest were definitely in order.

It’s hard to believe that after a mileage of 5,000 km, light bulbs can die from natural causes. I decided to call the service, but first I armed myself with a screwdriver and dissected the lights. The conspiracy theory failed - the lamps really just burned out. This quality of components is a shame.

Exterior

The UAZ Profi with an all-metal van has a strict and practical body: the front bumper is made of unpainted black plastic, so it is not susceptible to minor damage. The following elements attract attention in the exterior:

• stylish headlights complemented by daytime running lights;
• a radiator grille integrated into the front bumper and wheel arch extensions made of black plastic;
• large exterior mirrors in a plastic case, heated and electrically adjustable.

In the Comfort version, the car is equipped with fog lights.

Interior

The well-thought-out ergonomics of the UAZ Profi two-row cabin provides comfort for the driver and passengers. The five-seater model received high-quality finishing and improved sound insulation. In addition, an expanded range of additional options is available to customers. The following details attract attention in the interior:

• heated driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support;
• adjustable steering wheel for reach and height;
• ergonomic dashboard with convenient layout of controls;
• multimedia system with a 7” display and the ability to install a navigator;
• electric windows;
• air conditioner.

For added comfort, there are various compartments for small items.

Vehicle equipment

The car with a double cab (the model is designated UAZ-236324 for 4x4 and 236323 for 4x2) is offered in a standard version, including:

• rear-view mirrors with electric drives and heating;
• headlights with daytime running lights;
• elements for fixing the load on the platform;
• storage compartments in the cabin and handrails above the doors;
• driver airbag;
• ABS system with electronic brake force distribution (introduced as standard equipment from October 2022);
• electronic immobilizer and central locking;
• 4x4 all-wheel drive system;
• steering column with adjustment in 2 directions;
• electric window drives and on-board computer.

The vehicle's equipment includes mirrors and headlights, elements for securing the load.

Soft character

The rear suspension does not irritate with “bumping”, and the car goes over bumps very smoothly. When turning, there is absolutely no feeling that the light stern could be moved outward. Even speed bumps don’t force an iron orchestra to play from the sides and arches of the van.

Sound insulation for a domestic commercial vehicle is more than decent. With one exception. There is no electronic speed limiter in the Pro, but there is... an acoustic one: after 95 km/h the transfer case makes such a rattling sound throughout the entire cabin that you involuntarily slow down. And this is not the traditional howl of the unit, but the efforts of the lever: it itches louder than everything that is located under the floor. Did anyone expect something different from the UAZ transmission?

You can’t do without steering, but the Pro doesn’t deserve the title of “barge.” True, there is one nuance. Before the car was given to me, it was driven to the alignment/camber stand. For a UAZ with a mileage of barely 4,000 km, this is apparently the norm. At the end of our week together, the steering wheel began to skew slightly, hinting that the next adjustment was just around the corner.

UAZ fuel consumption standards

where Qn is the UAZ fuel consumption rate per 100 km, l; Hs transport norm of fuel consumption for mileage of a UAZ bus, l 100 km, taking into account the passenger load normalized by class and purpose of the bus; S bus mileage, km; Not the rate of fuel consumption when using standard independent heaters for the operation of the heater heater, l h; T operating time of a UAZ bus with the heater on, h; D correction factor is the total relative increase or decrease to the norm. In addition, from the material you will learn how much a new supported ZMZ 409 PRO 409051 power unit is valued at the dealer and on the secondary market, as well as what service intervals are recommended to be observed during operation 2.