UAZ "hunter": reviews, specifications, photos

Perhaps the most famous domestic SUV in Russia – Oise. Ulyanovsk automobile plant produces several SUVs. This is the “Patriot” and “hunter”. The latter was presented in 2003, and then almost immediately came on the market. “hunter” became the successor of the 469 th Oise, whose history began in the USSR. But how well was fixed defects and is it possible to buy such a car? Reviews about UAZ “hunter”, disadvantages and technical characteristics – further in our article.

Appearance

In fact, “hunter” became the new model in the line, and only slightly modified 469-m UAZ. So, front and rear Ulyanovsk designers have developed a new plastic bumper with large foglights.

The Wheels on the car now cast. The staff here is road rubber. The rest of the car remained the same. The car is slightly refreshed, but it looks still outdated and in the military. Many do Uazu “hunter” tuning. So, for this model are sold ready kits power bumpers, winches, snorkels and arches under mud tyres. With this set of tuning UAZ “hunter” looks more dignified and brutal. However, the cost of such improvements is sometimes more than a hundred thousand.

There are drawbacks to the body. Judging by the reviews, UAZ “hunter” has a poor paint quality. It creates the feeling that the enamel was applied without primer in places – say the owners. Two years later, the paint starts to Slough, to vzdelavacie and flaking off. Often there are “bugs”, which will eventually develop into serious pockets of corrosion. From the factory the metal is poorly protected from rust. Yes, and its thickness less. A lot of new “hunter” about 5 percent less than the Soviet 469 th. Still speaking ill of the weld quality. The seams on the back of the bad and begin to burst. There is no way to adjust the door. They eventually closed very bad.

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Dimensions

The machine dimensions practically unchanged since the times of the Soviet UAZ. Thus, body length is 4.1 meters, width – of 2.01, height – 2,02 meters.

Clearance

Ground clearance on standard wheels – 21 cm. This is one of the main advantages of the Oise “hunter” - note reviews. Moreover, the distance to the bridge, which is the lowest point under the bottom. The remaining elements and assemblies, located much higher. Therefore, “Hunter” problem can be overcome Brody, borders and even a forest of stumps.

Interior

The car Itself is pretty high, but overhead space is not enough tall drivers. The reason for that frame layout – floor is too high. The interior design is more like a truck: a flat metal instrument panel with the old dial scales in the center. The wheel despitemy, without any adjustments.

The passenger side has a small glove box and a “grip of fear”, as it is called by the owners themselves. Sitting in the car at least different from the 469 th, but don't have good lateral and lumbar support. Therefore, many owners of “Hunters” to change these shapeless chair seats of cars (for example, “plain” or “Toyota"). Stove in the cabin is noisy, but warm in winter. Although it could be a problem. So, can flow nozzles or clogged radiator. Poorly thought out in the cabin ventilation. In the car window is not opened fully. There is only a small window that you have to pull "on itself". But they have almost no effect.

What are the pitfalls in the UAZ “hunter”? The interior of this SUV is very hot in the heat. The reason for that ill-conceived design of the roof, which works as a heat reflector in the sun. In rainy weather, the owners face the same problem as water in the cabin. UAZ “hunter” has a lot of cracks in the joints of the body, as well as a leaky vent. It is from here that the water gets inside. As a result, the salon is constantly wet under the mats formed slurry, sweating glass.

Another drawback UAZ – side mirrors. They, the owners, are very flimsy and at speeds over 60 km start to vibrate strongly, which distorts the perception of information.

The Trunk

It is able to accommodate up to 1130 litres of Luggage in five-seater execution. Second row seats can be folded in the ratio 60 to 40. With folded backrest Luggage capacity increases to 2564 liters. Among the advantages of – the wide opening and low loading height.

But the disadvantages are also present. This is the opening gate to the left side and the slack loops. On the cover is a heavy full-size spare wheel, which eventually hang the hinges and doesn't close the tailgate.

Specifications

UAZ “hunter” initially staffed by only one petrol (diesel version will be considered later). It is not UMP, and Zavolzhsky unit 409-th model. This motor is a naturally aspirated in-line arrangementcylinders. If the volume of 2.7 liter engine develops only 128 HP. Torque is too small – 210 Nm. The engine has a timing chain, cast iron block and 16-valve head.

What the reviews say about the engine UAZ “hunter”? Like all ZMZ-shnye motors, 409-th engine is very voracious. So, a hundred in the city the car spends 14 to 16 liters of 92-octane. Also, the owners speak negatively about the location of the openings of the tanks (there are two in the Oise). They are welded in such a way that during refueling "until full" there is still 8 litres of space.

On the boost dynamics to speak of. Machine in running order it weighs almost two tons. Before hundreds of car accelerates in 25-30 seconds. Maximum speed – 140 kilometers per hour. But to go over 80 is uncomfortable and sometimes scary. Because of ill-conceived design of the propeller shaft at the speed the machine starts to vibrate all. Alternatively, you can set the gimbal to chruach as “Field”. The cost of this solution – about nine thousand.

Diesel

Diesel UAZ “hunter” also exists. Initially, as a “solid” unit used engine “Andoriya” with 8-valve head and without a turbine. When a volume of 2.4 liters, he developed 86 HP. Torque does not exceed 183 Nm.

Two years after the first release of this engine was replaced by domestic ZMZ-51432. The unit was distinguished 16-valve timing mechanism and with the volume of 2.2 liters developed capacity of 114 horsepower.

Also on UAZ “hunter” (diesel) installed Chinese motor 4JB1T. When объеме2,2 liters, it develops 92 horsepower capacity.

About all-wheel drive

The Car is supplied with a five-speed manual transmission with a rigidly connected full drive “Part-Time”. There is also a two-speed transfer box with low range of speeds. The car can move in several modes:

• 2N. The torque is transmitted only to the rear wheels.
• 4N. Power is distributed evenly over the axles in the ratio 50: 50.
• 4L. This all-wheel drive with reduced number of transmissions. Is used to overcome difficult terrain.

But according to reviews, even in top configuration UAZ “hunter” has mikolasko lock. Hubs need to buy and install separately. Transfer case even on the new “Hunter” is very noisy.

Suspension

The Machine is built on a frame ladders. Front and back – solid axle. As the elastic elements in the front part of the applied coil springs. Back – few-leaf springs. Steering – gearbox with power steering. According to reviews, UAZ “hunter” is really a cotton wheel. To find the center quite difficult. And the speed has to constantly be pulled up, even on a new car.

Brakes – disc front and drum rear. They work efficiently enough. To slow down this two-ton SUV, you need to make great efforts.

The Reliability of the suspension is not at the best level. According to reviews, UAZ “hunter” is equipped from the factory ball on the plastic bushings. Not only that, they have no lubrication (making the steering wheel very tight), but destroyed in about 15-20 thousand miles, as completely deprived of protection against the ingress of dirt. The steering wheel has a weak base. Over time, the fasteners can be broken off around the hub.

Summing up

So, we found the UAZ “hunter”. As you can see, the machine has a lot of flaws and “children's diseases”. Buying a new car, it will definitely have to bring to mind – say the owners. The car has no reliability and no security (although the latest models have mounting child seats ISOFIX). On the other hand, is the cheapest for today four-wheel drive SUV that you can take a new one. But count on the reliability or comfort in this Oise is not worth it. More or less a civilian version with a comfortable interior, and good maneuverability is “Patriot”. But its price is much higher.