UAZ Cargo, equipped with a cargo platform and which appeared as a modernization of the UAZ passenger car, can be traced back to 1996. At that time it was only a test model. The next attempt to create a truck based on a passenger car was the UAZ-23608, presented as part of the MIMS-2002, 2003 show.
The target audience of the new car was supposed to be UAZ-3303 owners who wanted to replace the not very convenient outdated design, released in 1960, with a comfortable modern car. However, the high price has become an obstacle to gaining popularity among a wide range of buyers.
In 2008, based on the UAZ Patriot, the manufacturer released a model of the commercial light cargo truck Cargo, which was first updated in 2014. And today information has appeared that a new serious modernization of the UAZ Cargo 2022 is being prepared for release, which will be separated into a separate family next year.
So, the manufacturer promises to please car enthusiasts with an updated pickup truck, which is a commercial version of the Ulyanovsk Auto Plant Pickup Truck. In accordance with the wishes of consumers, the car will receive increased carrying capacity. It is possible that the car will undergo other transformations - this decision will be made by the developers only after a detailed study of market demand.
Vehicle interior
No specific information about the interior of the Cargo 2022 has yet been received, however, based on the previous update, we can conclude that the new product will receive an updated original interior.
The previous version was equipped with SsangYoung seats, but it is too early to say that they will remain in the 2022 model. Let us remind you that SsangYoung from the Rexton modification is a comfortable chair with a wide range of settings, comfortable lumbar support, lateral support and headrests. A big plus for driving comfort is the tilt-adjustable steering column; The steering wheel itself is taken from the Lada-110 model.
The car has acceptable noise insulation provided that the speed does not exceed 120 km/h.
Summarizing the above, we could give the interior a solid “5”, if not for one significant drawback - cramped space. The cabin is practically devoid of free space, which makes transporting even a small bag quite problematic.
However, there are rumors that the new UAZ Cargo will be equipped with three seats, which gives hope that designers and engineers will make the interior more spacious.
Pickup truck exterior
Thanks to reliable sources, we have information that the front part of the car will be significantly improved with the help of a new unpainted bumper, which will be integral with the radiator grille and new lighting equipment. At the same time, the front panel of the updated car will cost significantly less, due to the fact that the front of the new UAZ Cargo 2022 is almost completely identical to the Patriot model. Such an idea is not without meaning, because the appearance of the Patriot is quite suitable for the model, and besides, due to savings, you can spend more on internal components that relate to interior design and technical features. However, we don’t yet know what awaits us on the sides and on the back panel; perhaps the developers will surprise us with something there.
Technical characteristics of the UAZ Cargo car
The list of equipment of the updated model has increased significantly in comparison with the previous modification; The range of power units assembled at the Zavolzhsky plant will also be expanded.
Today, engines with improved characteristics are being developed for jeeps of the Ural Automobile Plant, equipped with German INA hydraulic tensioners, which is a forced decision, the reason for which is the frequent breakage of the chain on cars of the previous modification of the UAZ Patriot. During testing, it was revealed that the chain breaks due to the low quality of the hydraulic tensioners.
So, the domestic manufacturer decided to replace the supplier. Due to the fact that the German-made hydraulic tensioner is smaller in size than the previous one, it was possible to develop an adapter that preserves the design of the basic elements of the power unit.
The new model is designed for a load capacity of 1500 kg; this multi-wheel drive modification will be equipped with a cabin with three seats, an original rear axle and an extended wheelbase. During the Comtran-2015 insert, it was mentioned that the side members of the car frame will be original - that is, the extension will be carried out without the use of a welded insert.
It should also be noted that under the hood of the new Cargo there is a 2.7 liter petrol power unit. The engine can generate up to 128 hp. The engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission, providing the ability to easily reach a speed of 135 km/h.
Of course, for the model UAZ Cargo, due to the increased carrying capacity, a power unit of increased power will be installed, but its characteristics are not known today.
Based on the operating experience of today's Cargo, it can be argued that new pickups do not have any noteworthy maintenance problems. ZMZ power units are reliable - even complex electronic units do not cause unresolved difficulties for car owners. This model is being implemented remarkably well; Well-organized service and uninterrupted supply of spare parts determine the demand for this model in the auto market.
Pickup truck design
Body restyling in 2014 made this car quite recognizable. It is known that the new pickup truck will have an extended wheelbase and a 3-seater cab. The headlights have changed slightly; now their shape is emphasized by an LED strip, and the updated radiator grille with transverse plastic stripes fits in seamlessly. To reduce the cost of car production, the designers decided to make a one-piece, unpainted bumper that merges with the optics and false radiator grille. This bumper turned out to be cheaper than that of the same UAZ Patriot.
Unfortunately, there is currently no other information about what the body of the 2022 model year pickup truck will look like. While manufacturers are keeping the design of their updated model secret, as soon as photographs of the car appear online, it will be possible to fully judge its restyling.
UAZ Cargo for the military
In accordance with a special order of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Uralvagonzavod equipped the UAZ Cargo with a 120-mm mortar, model 2B11. It is known that such a vehicle is capable of replacing a heavier and more expensive system created on the basis of an outdated modification of the GAZ-66 truck. The UAZ Cargo model, equipped with a mortar, can be supplied to special forces, airborne forces, as well as units of the National Guard and Border Guard.
Interior updates
There is also no reliable information about the new interior; judging by the previous model, we can assume that manufacturers should please their potential buyers with an original interior update.
It is known that the 2014 version was equipped with comfortable seats from the Korean manufacturer SsangYoung, or rather the Rexton model, these seats are ideal for long trips: high headrests, lateral back support, backrest adjustment in several positions.
In the past, the steering wheel, which was borrowed from one of the AvtoVAZ Lada-110 models, was also restyled, and an adjustable steering wheel tilt appeared.
It is not yet known whether the manufacturer will follow new technologies when updating the Cargo for the 2022 model year.
The latest news suggests that sound insulation should be improved, because... in the previous version, the noise in the cabin when accelerating over 120 km/h was very strong.
Experts believe that if there was at least a little free space in the cabin, the interior of the UAZ Cargo could be rated “excellent”. It is impossible to put anything in the pickup cab; even a small bag will only have to be placed under the passengers’ feet.
Recently information appeared that the manufacturer plans to produce a three-seater cabin; all fans of this model hope that the designers will take into account the shortcomings of the old interior and add some free space in the cabin.
Release date and approximate cost
While the exact release date of the updated version of the UAZ Cargo is not known, the line of vehicle trim levels also remains a mystery. The approximate price of the pickup truck has not been announced. Manufacturers are confident that the restyled UAZ will be as popular as the 2014 model, because this car is associated with reliability and ease of use. Naturally, the cost of the updated car will be slightly higher than the current one; now a pickup truck can be purchased for 685 thousand rubles; we can only guess what the price for the restyled UAZ Cargo will be. But we think that there is little time left before the date of the official announcement of the sale price.
Unfortunately, there is currently little reliable information about the updated UAZ Cargo, but we tried to make a complete review of this pickup truck. We hope that the new brainchild of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant meets the expectations of fans of this brand.
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UAZ Cargo 2022
The development of the UAZ Cargo 2022 commercial pickup truck was carried out on the basis of the popular and well-known UAZ Patriot in our country, which fully characterizes the new product. From the Patriot, the pickup truck adopted the characteristic design features of the nose section - the signature radiator grille, large headlights with a complex internal structure, and a massive, wide bumper. At the rear of the car there is an open metal body with folding sides.
The interior of the car is decorated in a modern style. An attractive, functional front fascia with a protruding console creates a separate work area for the driver. The technical characteristics of the vehicle allow it to transport up to 1.5 tons of cargo, which is a pretty good result. In the previous generation, the pickup truck was capable of carrying no more than 800 kilograms of cargo.
Exterior
The appearance of the UAZ Cargo pickup truck in the 2022 modification is formed from brutal, but quite strict lines. There is stamping on the hood, which is inclined under a small hood, and large headlights in the lower part are emphasized by LED elements. The radiator grille is edged with a plastic trim shaped like an inverted letter “P”. The plastic bumper protrudes forward, it has a socket for air intake and niches in which daytime running lights are built. The front wheel arches are covered with a protective polymer body kit. The body has a two-door layout, the roof is straight, the rear pillars are inclined at a slight angle. Under the doors there is a metal step integrated into the body. The rear bumper is made of metal, the side lights are rectangular in shape, and the sides of the body fold down both from the rear and from the sides. Hooks are installed in the center of the side surfaces of the sides, intended for tensioning the awning. A spare wheel is mounted under the bottom of the body, closer to the stern. The overall dimensions of the machine are 5375x1940x2405 millimeters.
Interior
The cabin of the UAZ Cargo pickup truck, modified in 2022, has two wide seats with minimal lateral support and adjustable headrests. The front panel expands towards the central part where the console is installed. It contains rectangular air deflectors, a panel with a navigator, and a car radio. At the bottom of the console there are three large air conditioning controls, a retractable ashtray, a cigarette lighter and a deep niche. There are two levers on the dashboard, one of them is used to engage all-wheel drive, the other is the transmission selector. The instrument board contains a traditional set of scales and pictograms.
Technical equipment
The model in question is equipped with two options of gasoline engines. The base is equipped with a gasoline engine with a volume of 2693 cubic centimeters and a power of 128 hp. forces, maximum speed - 4600. This engine consumes about 12 liters of fuel, operates in tandem with a 5-speed manual transmission. The more expensive version of the pickup truck is equipped with a turbocharged diesel engine with a capacity of 114 hp. forces, maximum speed - 3500, average fuel consumption 10 liters.
Equipment
In the initial configuration, the pickup truck is equipped with air conditioning and hydraulic power steering. For an additional fee, the automaker offers to install an all-metal body, a standard stereo system, and a navigator. In addition, the mandatory equipment includes a traction control system and a roll suppression device.
Price
The minimum price of a pickup truck is 730 thousand rubles, then the cost of the vehicle increases depending on the selected equipment option. The maximum cost of a car is about 1 million rubles.
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Design solutions
Taking classic modifications as a basis suggests that the car will also be durable and unpretentious in maintenance. The main differences from the “ancestors” include:
- extended base;
- reduced cabin.
The first modification made it possible to achieve greater body capacity. The reduction of the cabin has led to the fact that only 2 people can comfortably fit in the cabin. In this version, there is no talk of installing a third seat, since there simply isn’t enough free space for it. However, those seats that are available allow you to comfortably endure long trips, as they have several positions for adjusting height and tilt.
The interior of the cabin is designed in a minimalist style. However, the use of a modern dashboard looks organic, adding to the design's appeal.
The exterior, with its entire appearance, hints at the off-road nature of the car. This is evidenced by fairly powerful engine protection, as well as enlarged wheel arches. The manufacturer also worried about possible damage to the optics and bumper. The UAZ Cargo was equipped with budget headlights and a bumper unpainted in body color with a matte coating.
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UAZ has been dreaming about a high-capacity truck in its commercial line for a very long time, because before our eyes is an example of a GAZ lorry, which is not only the most popular commercial vehicle in Russia, but also in its production volume is comparable to the bestsellers of the passenger car market: Gazelle is more popular with us than Largus , Chevy Niva and Toyota Camry.
So, work on the Cargo version with a carrying capacity of 1.5 tons began back in 2014, but for the first time the UAZ team announced the imminent appearance of such a modification only in September 2015 at the Comtrans exhibition in Moscow. The then deputy director of UAZ, Alexey Volodin (from November to December 2016, he headed the Automotive Industry Department at the Ministry of Industry and Trade) said that such a Cargo would receive a reinforced frame with an extended wheelbase and would be produced not only in the 4x4 version, but also with exclusively rear-wheel drive .
Production is scheduled to begin in April. Moreover, this information was accidentally leaked at the end of December by the Motor newspaper, a corporate publication of the Zavolzhsky Motor Plant (it, like UAZ, is part of the Sollers holding). ZMZ is launching production of a new rear axle and steering knuckles for the semi, which the newspaper reported.
Simultaneously with the launch of this modification, UAZ will introduce the original front end on all Cargos. It differs from the current one in a larger radiator grille, a different bumper and simplified headlights - they will be smaller in area than the Patriot ones and lack LED daytime running lights.
Restyling has two goals: firstly, it will distance the utilitarian model from the Patriot line of SUVs, and secondly, it will reduce the cost of the cabin, because the bumper and grille will not even be painted.
Another interesting feature of the modernized truck will be the possibility of a three-seat cab layout. When ordering this option, the Cargo will be equipped with a double passenger seat and a new central tunnel casing, in which the footrests for the central passenger are molded, and the gearshift lever is moved towards the driver. The new casing was patented about a month ago, and its images can be found in the Rospatent database.
The updated Cargo will be equipped with a modernized version of the ZMZ-409 2.7-liter gasoline engine. By changing the valve timing, increasing the compression ratio and using new pistons, it will develop a little more than the current 135 hp. Currently, ZMZ is conducting bench tests of the improved engine.
A diesel engine will also appear, and it will be foreign-made - it will be used not only on Cargo, but also in the Patriot line.
Let us recall that during last year’s modernization, UAZ excluded the ZMZ-514 diesel from the Patriot family range, since it was in very limited demand and did not meet Euro-5 environmental standards. However, in October, the head of the Sollers holding, Vadim Shvetsov, promised that within a year a new diesel unit would appear, and a “purchased” one.
According to unofficial information, in 2015-2016. UAZ was negotiating with the Indian company Mahindra and the Chinese concern BAIC regarding the use of their diesel units on their SUVs.
The Indians offered UAZ the mHawk EV engine, which has a displacement of 2.2 liters and develops 120 hp. and 290 Nm of torque. At home, it is installed on the Mahindra Scorpio SUV, which is very similar to the Patriot in terms of weight and size.
From the Chinese portfolio, UAZ looked at the Yuchai YC4Y engine, which has a displacement of 2.2 liters and three power options: 122, 136 or 150 hp. (torque - 280, 300 and 360 Nm, respectively). In the Middle Kingdom, this engine is installed on a large number of cars of different classes - SUVs, pickups and light commercial vehicles.
To date, there is no reliable information about which supplier UAZ chose. According to some reports, Ulyanovsk residents preferred the Chinese option. Firstly, it has a better price-quality ratio, and secondly, UAZ has long established close business relations with the BAIC company. In particular, headlights for Patriot are produced at one of the factories of this concern.
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Technical characteristics of the UAZ Cargo pickup truck
Be that as it may, the 2018-2019 UAZ Cargo is still being developed in the camp of Ulyanovsk automakers. It seems that they will solve the problem of free space properly. In all likelihood, according to journalists, they managed to improve the line of power units. For this, the plant workers even had to turn to the Germans for help. Well, who, if not the Germans, are well versed in the automotive business?
What you should pay attention to first of all is that now the carrying capacity of a commercial pickup truck will almost double. If earlier he could freely transport 800 kg of cargo, now - 1.5 tons. Here are the German helpers.
