Overview of the model "Patriot-3160". UAZ-3160 is a Russian jeep

UAZ "Patriot-3160" was produced for 7 years, from 1997 to 2004. Currently, it is still possible to meet this model on the roads of the country. The idea to make a brand new car that will differ not only in its technical characteristics but also in its appearance, was decided back in 1980. As a result, the first modern "Patriot" came to replace the beloved, but orderly bored 469-mu. It is worth noting that the exterior evoked extraordinary feelings. On the one hand, the manufacturer has moved away from the usual features, creating a new version, on the other, not fully thought out moments in the model with a working index of 3160. UAZ (Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant) thanks to this car was able to reach a new level, so you can say , That the release of the updated "Patriot" was a turning point for the company.

Exterior

Externally, the car became more extended in height, but had the same width and wheelbase parameters. The length of the machine was 4300 mm. Immediately there was some awkwardness of the car. Unfortunately, the stability left much to be desired. There were moments when, during a sharp braking or on sharp turns, the Patriot-3160 was simply overturned. UAZ in the new version was no longer manufactured from the usual thick metal. Manufacturers decided to completely abandon this.

As for the appearance, there are practically no complaints. The optics of the head light took on a square shape. The bumper of the novelty was made of plastic. On the sides were installed fog lights. The designers gave them a rectangular shape that perfectly combined with the headset of the head light.

If you judge the body by the level of comfort, then in "Patriot-3160" (UAZ, unfortunately, for a long time could not fix this drawback) there was still an uncomfortable landing for the rear passengers. The reason for this was unclear proportions.

Salon

Places in the cabin was enough for everyone. And the car is made optional 7-seat option. The seats were not very comfortable. These were the simplest chairs without side supports, so when cornering you could leave them. However, there are advantages to such seats. They completely folded, which resulted in a uniform, even surface.

The plastic panel was first installed in the new model with the index 3160. UAZ "Patriot" purchased a multifunctional central console on which there were a large number of buttons. Each of them was responsible for this or that option. The steering wheel of the car was made in the form of three spokes. The control unit of the gearbox and the dispensing had sufficient space for laying the various levers.

Engines

All engines installed on the Patriot were only Euro-2 standard. Among the units were models of ZMZ and UMP. This is exactly what the manufacturer proposed for the UAZ-3160.

UMP specifications:

• Model 4213 was an injector engine, the volume of which was 2.9 liters, had a capacity of 104 liters. from.

Technical characteristics of ZMZ:

• The unit was represented by 2 options. The first one is already familiar 409 with some modifications in the form of an installed injector. Its volume was 2.7 liters, and the power was 128 liters. from. The second is the engine, which operates on a diesel engine from ZMZ 5143.10. A distinctive feature of this installation was distributed injection.

Technical equipment

The average consumption of a car with a 409.10 engine was 13 liters. Most motorists acquired the Patriot not only because of reduced fuel consumption indicators, but also due to excellent off-road performance. The suspension of the car was of enhanced quality. In front was a dependent spring. It was completed with a transverse stabilizer of stability, as well as longitudinal rods. In addition, after completion of the cars for quality control and prevention of rocking equipped with hydraulic shock absorbers. Rear suspension spring. It, as well as the front one, is modified.

The brake system in front was represented by disc ventilated brakes, rear drums, a UAZ-3160 three-row radiator. The box in such models is a 4-speed mechanics. This is due to the fact that the car was more intended for driving in difficult terrain. The main drive of the car is rear, in addition, if necessary, the front is connected.
The majority of owners negatively spoke about the car because of frequent breakages of a different nature.