Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant raised prices across its SUV lineup, a move reported by the automotive news portal Car News of the Day. The overall price uptick ranged from 35,000 to 50,000 rubles, translating to roughly 2.5% to 3.3% depending on the model and configuration. This adjustment reflects shifts in production costs and market demand that have touched several segments within the brand’s SUV catalog.
The smallest increase touched the UAZ Hunter, which now carries an additional 35,000 rubles compared with its prior price. Meanwhile, the UAZ Patriot and the UAZ Patriot Pickup, flagship models in the passenger line, each saw a 50,000 ruble rise as the year of manufacture shifted, aligning pricing with newer supply units and updated option packs. Car News of the Day notes that the changes appear to be part of a broader strategy to refresh the lineup while balancing value for buyers in a competitive market.
Under the hood, the UAZ Hunter continues to offer a 112-horsepower powerplant paired with a Chinese-made BAIC five-speed manual transmission and an all-wheel-drive system. The Patriot and Patriot Pickup maintain flexibility by offering two engine options: a 150-horsepower Euro-2 compliant unit and a more modern Euro-5 engine with the same horsepower rating, catering to differing emissions preferences and regulatory requirements across regions.
Earlier in the year, UAZ presented a tested version of the modernized Patriot SUV, signaling an ongoing refresh cycle for the model. Reports indicate the vehicle will receive a redesigned exterior and a refreshed powertrain, underscoring the brand’s commitment to improving efficiency while preserving its rugged, utility-oriented appeal.
Specifically, the new configuration includes a two-liter diesel engine capable of 130 horsepower and 288 Nm of torque, with production localized at the Sollers Alabuga facility. This power unit is slated to be paired with a six-speed manual transmission. The same diesel engine is installed in the commercial Sollers Argo, which is produced at UAZ plants, illustrating shared engineering across the partner network and a push toward common platforms for cost efficiency and reliability.
In related industry chatter, it has been reported that a high-profile political figure referenced a different topic when mentioning the Patriot in a philanthropic context. This anecdote, while unrelated to the engineering specifics, underscores the vehicle’s ongoing presence in public discourse and its symbolic status within various sectors of society.