В сети, и, в особенности на форумах, посвященных внедорожникам, многие темы были посвящены вопросу, когда выйдет UAZ Patriot with automatic transmission. Главный российский «джип» пережил множество реинкарнаций, и «Patriot» можно назвать одной из наиболее успешных.

Первые слухи о том, что новое поколение легендарной машины получит автоматическую трансмиссию появились довольно таки давно. Однако со стороны руководства ульяновского автозавода заявлений не было до 2015. Всплеск активности вызвала информация о том, что в модельном ряду появится новый кроссовер, а уже достаточно популярный Patriot получит версию с автоматикой. Что подвигло инженеров поставить на UAZ Patriot коробку автомат?

First of all, the requirements of the market. Compete with brands from South Korea and China has become much more difficult. They offer cars with all-wheel drive and automatic at a reasonable price. At the same time, unlike the good old UAZ, these cars are equipped with modern safety features and air conditioning in basic configurations.

All the indignations of the fans of the Russian brand and the demands to save the domestic auto industry stumble over reality. And it is such that a reasonable buyer will give money for the best value for money, quality, comfort and safety.

Ulyanovsk engineers, according to the same rumors, thought to put a new box back at the beginning of the 2000s. But the crisis of 1998, and then 2008, thwarted these plans. The same reason stopped them in 2015. Now the car market and the economy as a whole allow us to hope for the implementation of an ambitious project.

After the financing of the “Cortege” project for politician escort vehicles began, details emerged, and most importantly, the general UAZ concept in the foreseeable future. Now on this platform will be able to collect more modern cars that are relevant in the modern automotive market.

At the same time, a total modernization (yes, this is the answer to the Asian market) of the car is reported. The patriot of the new generation should receive the engine corresponding to the Euro-5, a pair of airbags (in front of the driver and front passenger). Upgrade threaten the instrument panel and steering column. By the way, the steering wheel will not be uazovsky, but imported. Also promise parking sensors, help when starting on the rise and differential lock.

Also planned to replace the main pair. Now the gear ratio is not 4.11, and 4.625. UAZ engineers believed that this would increase the dynamics and make the engine less voracious.

Pluses of UAZ with automatics

От пространных рассуждений о том, как же хорошо получить UAZ Patriot с акпп, перейдём к фактам. Чем хороша автоматика для водителя? Ведь все мы понимаем, что новая коробка отразится на стоимости автомобиля.

The first reason why people buy cars with automatic transmissions is comfort when driving in the city. Constantly pulling the lever, blabbing mechanics, very tiring. The pace of driving in urban environments is constantly changing. You will have time to curse the autodider, the factory and that day when you got behind the wheel, while you reach home from work to work and back. If the UAZ was bought for trips out of town, you will also appreciate the convenience of the machine. When you have to go on country roads, where the ground is interspersed with gravel and areas of frank off-road, automatics saves your nerves.

Acceleration on the mechanics, too, will not add you joy. Automatics will be good for realizing the full potential of new uaz units. Descents and ascents will stop bothering you.

UAZ has always been an all-terrain vehicle, but the dynamics of the car - the legend is not enough even in 2017. By removing the delays characteristic of the manual transmission, this problem can be partially solved. Then there will be the possibility of overtaking on the highway, if it is provided for the traffic rules for a particular section of the road.

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If earlier adjustment of driving wheels was difficult, then automatics smooth this problem. This will be especially noticeable when driving through snowdrifts, wet grass, to protect against slipping.

Disadvantages of the machine

Without a spoon of tar will not do in this review. So, let us analyze what the minuses will bring to the car UAZ Patriot automatic. Disputes between fans of mechanics and automation last not the first year. At the same time, the arguments on both sides are quite reasonable. And it's not just about the greater value of the car with automatic transmission.

We study each item in detail:

• Maintenance of the "automatic" by default is more expensive. Costs will affect, above all, oil. If for some reason this unit fails, the driver will not be able to fix it on the road with his own hands. We'll have to call a tow truck, transport the car to a service center, pay for expensive repairs and maybe even for a replacement.
• Some car owners do not like the load on the muscles and ligament apparatus when driving in traffic jams. It is necessary to admit, legs are very tired, and nothing can be done about it;
• If driving dynamics changes too often, the automatic transmission may be delayed;
• If you are stuck, swinging the car is useless. The only chance for salvation is to pull out the car with a winch. But for this you need to have a different driver nearby. If you are alone on the roads, you can only call the Ministry of Emergency Situations with a helicopter;
• Also, the installation of automatic transmission on the UAZ Patriot will create a lot of problems with towing cars. For example, to start the engine in this way will not work. There is every chance to ruin the transmission. Of course, modern boxes, in general, allow you to tow a car, but at a speed of no more than 30 km / h and for short distances.

For many "dzhipovodov" a natural question arises - is it worth it? Especially, taking into account the fact who already now predicts an increase in fuel consumption, by an average of 1.5 l./100 km. run Oise and before were not particularly economical cars, why aggravate the situation? After all, we do not have Venezuela, and a full tank is far from a penny.

Another thing is how will the new automatic transmissions interact with the UAZ engines and Hyundai-Dymos electronic distribution? It is likely that the manufacturer will take several years to fix the problems.

Features and characteristics of UAZ Patriot

What characteristics will have UAZ Patriot on the machine? Three years ago, in addition to the transfer case mentioned above, there were power steering. So there is every chance that in addition to the automatic transmission, there will be other useful additions.

Recall the history of the popular model. "Patriots" are issued since 2005. They changed the good, but technologically imperfect cars of the UAZ 3162 Simbir. What is the difference between the “Patriot” and the classic UAZ, which is now called the proud name “Hunter”?

The military and rescue expedition jeep could not perform the functions that were required for operation in urban environments. Still, given that the project was developed in the seventies, and only slightly upgraded every decade. Russian jeep is often compared with tanks that we rarely think out and collect from scratch. Upgrades are much cheaper and carry much less risk.

Regarding the "Hunter", the UAZ 3162 is a completely modern crossover in an all-metal body. The massive pyatidvernik does not look archaism on the roads. It is more comfortable, roomy. There was an impressive luggage compartment, in which, if desired, you can put seats for four passengers. On the "Patriot" put both gasoline and diesel engines, so far, with manual transmission.

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During its existence, this SUV managed to undergo many changes. The first made a year after development. They put an adequate quality starter with a generator, changed the upholstery and even made the pedals more comfortable.

Two years later, engineers in Ulyanovsk decided that it was time for the jeep to update the stove and make more modern ventilation, and by 2009 they began to offer parking sensors, an electrolink and a central locking with remote control. By 2012, the company is ripe for the first large-scale restyling,

Now UAZ Patriot can be bought in three trim levels:

• "Classic";
• "Comfort" - the same, but with audio and power;
• Limited - a more advanced version, supplemented by ABS, air conditioning, parking sensors and electric sunroof.

Patriot Power Units

In the history of the popular car had three engines - two petrol and one diesel. The first one is quite good, it has a volume of 2.7 liters and a power of 128 hp. at 4600 rpm. The unit has a decent torque of –210 Nm at 2500 rpm. And this “fiery engine” is not a relic of the Soviet past, but a completely relevant option, honed to the Euro-4 standard, with fuel injection and hydrojacks. For each cylinder 4 valve. Its only drawback is the high demands on the quality of gasoline and oil, and the higher cost of maintenance and repair, compared to the engines that were put on the old Oise.

For a while, Ulyanovsk motorists could buy a similar diesel car from IVECO for 116 “horses”. Import aggregate mistletoe volume 2.3 liters. But since 2012, it has been supplanted by the domestic turbocharged diesel ZMZ 514. Suppose it was 3 hp. weaker than the foreign counterpart, but the volume was the same, and, in general, the owners of the "Patriots" liked.

In comparison with many Western and Asian jeeps, the Russian SUV is not so voracious. For example, a gasoline unit consumes 11.5 l. / 100 km. run, and diesel - 9.5 liters. But this is not in the city, but in a combined cycle.

Suspension, suspension, safety

The front suspension of this model is spring, dependent, equipped with a stabilizer bar. For the rear axle springs are used semi-elliptical type. You can be outraged for a long time, arguing that the design is long outdated. But for a car whose task is to conquer Russian off-road, we need just such a running gear, simple and reliable.

"Patriot", although it is an all-wheel drive SUV, can not boast of all-wheel drive with all-wheel drive. The front axle is connected, and the two-stage razdatka is equipped with a reduction gear. According to the owners of such cars, such a scheme is fully justified.

As for the protection of the driver and passenger, then the first couple of years with them were tight. The only thing that could offer customers is a classic three-point seat belt. That is, you had every chance to break your head on the steering column in an accident. Then there were airbags, ABS, EBD and the steering shaft, breaking upon impact.

Так что, чем ближе релиз UAZ Patriot с акпп, тем более совершенной становится конструкция российского внедорожника. Нет, разумеется, из него не получится отечественный Range Rover, да и та ценовая ниша, которую занимает УАЗовский джип, не позволяет напичкать его дорогим «железом».

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Already, experts believe how much the “Patriot” will rise in price after installing a new box. If now the basic equipment costs from 550 thousand rubles, then for the same with automatic transmission you will have to pay at least 100-150 thousand more. And this is the case if there are no other changes affecting the cost.

There will be a lot of competitors. So, the domestic manufacturer will have to make efforts to make the car relevant for the market in 2017-2018.

The main rival, which will have to indulge, is the notorious Duster. Do not be discounted and Chevrolet Niva, has long become a people's car. It will be especially difficult in the secondary market. For example, the “Shniva” of 2010 with a gun costs about 260-270 thousand rubles. This is a car in excellent condition. For the new car you will give the same 600 thousand. At the same time, everybody perfectly understands who has advantages in terms of comfort in the cabin. Of course, these are two completely different in purpose car, and it is more logical to compare UAZ with LADA 4x4.

Does the AKPP need UAZ Patriot?

This logical question arises in the minds of many Russian motorists. From the point of view of marketing, perhaps this move will be justified for a Ulyanovsk manufacturer who has lost a significant part of the target audience. But can the updated “Patriot” meet the expectations? The car with a gun is not waiting for the first year, and during that time it had competitors, like the Great Wall Haval H3 and Geely Emgrand X7. Yes, they are somewhat more expensive, but they bypass their equipment and comfort. And the 6-speed machine Emgranda looks quite convincing.

Who is the target audience of the upcoming “Patriot”? It is about the same as that of TagAZ, SsangYong and the aforementioned "Chinese." That is, these are people who can pay for a jeep from 550 thousand to 1 million rubles. Naturally, they all want to get maximum opportunities for this money.

In the network you can find descriptions of how craftsmen at ZMZ 409 managed to put the TLK 70 automatic. Yes, they did it, and the miracle of Russian tuning started and went no worse than regular mechanics. So, there is every chance that we will wait and the official version, which is promised from 2015. As people say, they have been waiting for the promised three years. So, there is a small chance that by 2018 we will still get a UAZ Patriot with automatic transmission.

According to rumors, automatics will have 5, or 6 gears. Who will be its manufacturer, Ulyanovsk, are silent. Ideally, the entire main “filling” was produced in Russia. This will reduce costs, and thus make the car more accessible to potential buyers. The advantage of the domestic box is that its repair and replacement will be much cheaper.

And then a video about how a Japanese engine with an automatic gearbox was installed on UAZ Patriot: