In October 2014, a long-awaited event took place - on the conveyor Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant the first restyled serial UAZ Patriot 2014 was assembled.
This new model features a stylish design and a wide range of comfort options to satisfy the widest circle of potential buyers.
No other presentation of a product from the Russian car industry has been held with such anticipation. The new UAZ Patriot 2014 aroused tremendous interest not only among fans of this type of cars, capable of driving on the most difficult off-road and at the same time unpretentious in maintenance, but also among the press, who tracked his every next step towards entering the market. From time to time, while reading another review, one could get fragmentary information on what the body or interior of a new car looks like and look at photographs of its fragments. But the final answer to the questions of motorists could only be given by its official presentation. The interest in the product of the automotive industry fueled the release in the summer of 2014 of two special series (one of which is UnLimited), which preceded the appearance of the new model.
The long-awaited update from the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant
On October 7, the expected event took place and the lineup UAZ products have replenished updated Patriot, which became a continuation of the purposeful policy pursued by the manufacturer to improve the reliability, quality and ease of use of manufactured vehicles. His presentation showed that thanks to active work on innovative changes in production processes, modernization of its sections, reduction of costs and increase in labor efficiency, the plant managed to bring a competitive product to the market that is in demand by the buyer. The 2014 Patriot is in no way inferior to cars of its class, and surpasses them in a number of positions. After the release of the special series UnLimited, the updated Comfort and Limited appeared. Stylish body design, chic interior, increased comfort and exquisite interior give new UAZ products excellent chances to fight for leadership in Russia. automotive market... Repeated market review automotive products, conducted by various experts, showed that the consumer has long been waiting for a qualitatively new product from a Russian manufacturer that is not inferior to imported counterparts. The restyled Patriot turned out to be as modern and comfortable as possible. The updated UAZ has found made of high quality materials spacious salon equipped with the latest technology. New navigation system, modern multifunctional touchscreen display (7 inches), parking sensors, rear view camera, providing reliable overview dead zones, trip computer and "polite light" - this is just a small list of the advantages that the updated Patriot has acquired. In the modern market, UAZ is one of the most successful examples of a constantly evolving vehicle. Its interior has improved many times in just a few years, while the new model has not lost the advantages achieved earlier. New Patriot has a choice of two engines: a 2.7-liter petrol or a 2.3-liter diesel. Cardan shafts became maintenance-free and with an increased resource. Wheel disks for the new models - R16 or R18 to choose from (the latter are included in the Limited package). The developers have done everything possible to make the Patriot extremely comfortable to drive, and its driver was provided with excellent visibility and maximum comfort. The seats are easy and comfortable to operate, taking the position necessary for a perfect fit while driving, and if necessary, they can be transformed into a sleeping place. The interior of the new 2014 car has become much more comfortable for passengers. In particular, a second heater appeared, controlled separately and creating its own microclimate on back seat, which also became looser by 8 cm. 
The vehicle's ergonomics are especially noticeable in the Limited trim level. A modern multimedia system that reproduces Full HD video, as well as AM / FM / MP3 and is equipped with USB / AUX ports, in combination with four high-quality speakers, allows you to turn the UAZ interior into comfortable place recreation.
Power and reliability, versatility and comfort
The updated UAZ Patriot was released under the motto “power and reliability, versatility and comfort”. The model has acquired a new V-shaped radiator grille, headlights that have changed their design and are equipped with daylight running lights on photodiodes, nice side mirrors in body color with built-in "turn signals".
As a result, the 2014 Patriot gained a harmonious and holistic look. The new UAZ received integrated side steps having volumetric niches that are not damaged when driving off-road. For increase lateral stability when maneuvering, the car acquired rear stabilizer... Moreover, on updated UAZ a stylish spare wheel box with a silver Patriot lettering and a modern design taillights... In order not to affect the permeability, ground clearance remained unchanged - 210 mm.
Earlier, in June 2014, the Patriot UnLimited limited edition was released. The UnLimited body shell was painted in an exclusive color (Quartz Metallic) and the wheels were blackened R16 alloy wheels. On the road, the UnLimited is easily recognizable by its original spare wheel container, the chrome rim shining in the sun. The interior of the car is equipped with black leather seats, decorated with a two-tone "UnLimited" logo. The very first review of the UnLimited special series showed an increased attention and high interest of motorists to these products, so these cars are unlikely to have time to stagnate in dealer parking lots.
First assessments for a new car
Three complete sets of Patriot family cars have been delivered to the conveyor: Classic, Comfort and Limited. Any of them can be equipped with both gasoline and diesel engine... Equal to performance characteristics, the trim levels are distinguished by an additional level of comfort, with the maximum level of the Limited. Starting from October 2014, all official UAZ dealers began accepting applications for the Patriot 2014 model year. The range of colors of the cars sold is extremely rich and can satisfy the most refined and refined taste. The top-end Limited, which is fully equipped with everything necessary, is of particular interest to buyers.
Test drives carried out by dealerships showed good adaptation of the car both to city and outside road conditions, which is also confirmed by tests carried out by buyers of UAZ products. Highly rated by buyers, high driving performance, interior and equipment of the updated model.
Most dealers have prepared ahead of time for the release of the 2014 car, so each of them had their own presentation at which the Patriot was presented in the Limited trim. The press in its assessments was unanimous in the assessment that the UAZ products were met with great interest. Even the female fashion models, usually invited to decorate such an event, could not distract the looks of the men, directed at the Patriot Limited, hiding from prying eyes with a veil. The overwhelming majority of those present enthusiastically appreciated the work of the manufacturer, noting the excellent stylish look of the car of the year, its interior and comfort. Everyone wanted to get into the salon and try its ergonomics for themselves. High performance characteristics and modern stylish look of the new Patriot Limited were especially noted. Summarizing the above, we can unequivocally say that the UAZ is on the right track, the restyling was a success, and all the series and configurations of 2014: from the limited UnLimited series to the restyled model in the Limited configuration will definitely find their owner.
New UAZ Patriot 2014 model year at the beginning of August 2013 left the conveyor of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant, on August 6, the first copy was released upgraded car... In our review, we will tell you in detail what is the difference between and the modernized UAZ Patriot SUV in 2014, we will show a photo and indicate what are specifications and the price of the updated car.
Convenient control handle with three transmission modes: 2H - rear drive, 4H - four-wheel drive and 4L - four-wheel drive and low gear range. Four-wheel drive can be turned on at a speed of up to 60 km / h, but to engage low gears, you will have to stop, fully depress the clutch pedal, wait 3-5 seconds and only then move the control handle to the extreme right position. It's nice that the selected transmission mode is displayed on the dashboard as a hint.
New korean transfer case gear has significantly improved traction characteristics of the Russian SUV, the lowering gear ratio is now 2.56 (on SUVs with a domestic razdatka 1.94). Car with activated mode downshifts literally idle engine climbs to the top of a slippery hill and allows you to move more confidently on difficult terrain.
The installation of the RCP from Dymos on the UAZ Patriot in 2014 entailed a change in the frame cross member, the rear universal joint changed its dimensions and lost the intermediate support. The design of the handbrake drive has also changed, now the parking brake cables are attached directly to the brake drums of the rear wheels.
The new transfer case made it necessary to significantly improve the ergonomics of the arrangement of the controls. The control unit for power windows and rear-view mirrors has moved to the armrest of the driver's door. For the front passenger, the glass electric drive button is also registered on the armrest.
The materials for finishing the seats have become of higher quality, options in the face of heating have become available windshield, heated front seats and a separate heater for those sitting in the back. Inside, the SUV has become much more comfortable, and most importantly, quieter. The Korean handout does not irritate the driver and passengers with howling, hum and rattling of levers. When connected front axle and activation of the downshift in the cabin is quiet, and you can only find out about the inclusion by the indication on the dashboard.
At the beginning of the review, we said that updated UAZ The 2014 Patriot cannot be distinguished externally from the 2013 model, it is not entirely true. New body UAZ Patriot 2014 sports headlights with LED daytime running lights.
It can be safely stated that the current restyling (new RCP with electronic control, improved ergonomics) and updates carried out at the end of 2012 (installation of a modern soft-touch instrument panel, new door and ceiling upholstery, high quality new system heating, ventilation and air conditioning, an advanced multimedia system with hands free) made it possible to raise the UAZ Patriot 2014 to a higher quality and higher level, while maintaining the high off-road potential of the Russian car.
Service experience: Hello everyone! I don't know much about the skill of a writer, but I have to write, "Be my example, another science." This is happening in the Leningrad Region. On December 5, 2016, my UAZ patriot of 2014 release (pre-styling, but with a Korean handout) flew off an absolutely flat section of the St. Petersburg-Pskov road due to spontaneous connection of all-wheel drive at a speed of 80 km / h. And communication with the plant began. To carry out expert actions on the recommendation of the plant, the car was delivered to St. dealership "The city of Russian cars" or the second name "construction company", on the territory of which there is a hundred "south". They had the car since 12/26/2016, no one naturally approached it and no action was taken. Having gotten tired of waiting, I hired an independent expert and notified everyone that on 01/25/2017 I would like to make an examination, and therefore I invite a representative of the plant and others who wish to take part. A certain AE Aseev, a warranty engineer, has arrived. , customer service manager, senior foreman one hundred. When I asked if they were the official representatives of the plant, they all said yes with one voice, and I was a fool and took my word for it. According to the expert's conclusion, the car's transmission has defects, the cause of which is a factory defect and a clear discrepancy to the guests. This applied to both the mechanical part and the electronics. The commission of representatives took pictures of all this, nodded their heads, etc. Having promised me our own and factory written conclusions on this matter, on this day we parted. I was offered to pick up the car from a hundred on my own on 02/03/2016, motivating this by the fact that they did not have a place for its parking (from 01/26/2017 the car was parked in the open air, as a result, rust went along the body, and puddles formed in the cabin). To my question about providing the results of their inspection, they referred to the fact that the plant had not yet made a conclusion. In short, I called them and the plant almost every day, and in response I received the same information. In the end, it turned out that the plant did not write and will not write any conclusion, and the conclusion should be written by the dealer-representative. Turning this question to a representative, I get a different answer: no, we are not writing anything, we have sent information to the plant and they should write this. Realizing what has begun, I hire a lawyer and on 03/27/2017 I send a written claim to the plant, either do the repairs or give another car. And they answered: show us the car for examination, only now to another dealer. I answer that I am not going to give the car anywhere, it has stood for more than a month with you, as a result, rust has gone, etc. During the correspondence it turns out that that dealer is not a dealer at all, but a representative is not a representative. To my question, why then they sent me to them, there is no answer, to this day. The next claim to the plant on 05/05/2017 already with a request to return the money, compensate for the costs and pick up your defective car. And they again give us the old car and the results of the examination. I answer: the results of the examination by your representative, to whom you yourself sent me. And if you want to inspect the car again, come yourself, drive the tow truck for 60 km. and back is a little expensive for me. And what guarantees that you will not lead her to a worse state than she is and has become, having visited your representative. The answer of the plant again plunges into shock: the dealer is not a dealer, he does not communicate with us, and we will not eat at your place. In general, the conversation does not add up and on 06/21/2017 a statement of claim is sent to the court for the return of funds spent on the acquisition, for the installation of HBO, for the money spent on an expert, tow trucks, postage, etc. In the course of the court hearings, the court asks to appoint an examination on the topic: whether the installed HBO became the cause of the accident (the payer is me). An independent expert is called again, naturally from another organization, all kinds of representatives are invited. No one came to the expert's inspection, as a result, he and his assistant inspected the car, I stood aside and watched as he pulled out the melted wires of the standard wiring from the passenger compartment. The result of the examination was as follows: the installation of the GBO could not affect the accident that happened due to its complete autonomy from the car network. According to the expert, the cause of the accident is gross violations of the wiring in the car and, as a result, a short circuit that has occurred in it, which led to an uncontrolled spontaneous connection of a four-wheel drive or a reduction gear. The second examination confirms the first and finds another bundle of fused wires. The results of two examinations have already been sent to the plant. In response, the plant rejects everything and asks to appoint a third expert examination in the direction of the court. And so this event happened on 05/07/2018. A tow truck was provided from the plant, the car was loaded and sent to St. Petersburg to an independent expert at the service station. The expert, a respectable man of age, disassembled the remains of the car left after the first two examinations. Under hand brake I saw a bundle of wires, tried to move it, but it was somehow bad. They removed the rear heater, and, horror, the entire braid of wires was simply rubbed to bare metal, traces of molten insulation and a couple of pieces of torn electrical tape are visible. We climbed down to the bottom of the car, there is the same garbage with wires, but this is still the first expert noted. They removed the electric motor for connecting the RK, completely burned out. From the bottom like everything, returned to the salon. They removed the block of switching by the modes of the RK, shook it, something was dangling inside. Dismantled, nothing, began to disassemble the washer itself. A piece of white plastic flew out, it was he who dangled and, accordingly, did not allow the unit to work normally. The verdict is almost identical to the two previous ones: a factory defect and a complete violation of state standards. The conclusion of the third expert was sent to the plant. 05/29/2018 the next court session and the plant's response: we reject the claims, the expert is not real, give the following examination. To which the court replied: no, and retired to the meeting. The meeting ended only on June 4, 2018. preliminary ruling: satisfy the claim partially, but take the car from the plaintiff, compensate the cost. So today is 06/05/2018, we are waiting for an official decision and most likely complaints from the plant. Good luck to everyone on the road! The information will continue.
The automotive community of the CIS states unanimously recognizes that UAZ Patriot is the undoubted leader in the Russian off-road segment. Exceptional technical characteristics and adaptation to the most difficult road conditions have led to a huge interest in this model. Experienced consumers who are well versed in vehicles strive to buy UAZ Patriot in Moscow from an authorized dealer. Due to the high ground clearance, reliable frame construction, differential lock function and modern equipment for safety, the car is highly regarded by extreme driving enthusiasts.
The brutal exterior design of this SUV looks unassuming and stylish, as evidenced by the photo of the UAZ Patriot in a new body. In the interior decoration, decent facing materials have been used, due to which the model looks very solid. Thanks to the high-tech equipment, the equipment offered for this car looks very modern. And data prices vehicles, taking into account its wide functionality, it should be recognized as rather modest.
I will not evaluate the UAZ Patriot from scratch, but from a height, so to speak. Before him, he owned shniva (he should also write a review on it) and several cars in long-term use. All the more interesting, because I know, I know that many are considering the option of changing the shnivka to patr. Here I will just tell them :)
So, the shnivka worked for me for more than three years, covered about 70 thousand kilometers and was put into trade-in. I recognized her up and down, although she did not cause any particular problems. 50 thousand km. jammed brake cylinder- the roll has disappeared. Taking into account the exploitation in silica shit (from Moscow to Kasimov through Ryazan and Lukhovitsy) - nothing surprising .. Yes, 5 times burst expansion tank... By and large, she suited me all. Four-wheel drive through an honest differential, high ground clearance, moderately comfortable interior. Still, one fatal flaw saddened me - a dramatically small trunk. Anyone who owns a 4 x4 fret or shnivy knows about it. Although, as a parting compliment, I can say that in the "egoist" mode (when you drive alone) or together, she was gorgeous. But who travels through the woods alone, right?
One way or another, I decided to change.
The choice was limited to a bar of 700 tyrs. At some point in your life, you begin to understand that the consumerist approach is a dead-end branch. You begin to evaluate things from the standpoint of general utility (the bourgeois have a great word "utility", which I could not find a good translation of in Russian). You can take an expensive car. But God, how awful it is to shake over a piece of iron. Whatever one may say, but the car should be to a certain extent "not a pity". By the way, the concept of "psychological passability" is based on this. Expensive car possesses the worst cross-country ability only the owner regrets her to drive off-road.
From class restrictions, I wanted something more or less universal for forests, fields, lakes. I can tell right away that I don’t climb through swamps and that all these elevators, swamps and off-roost do not drag me down. Only if as a spectator. Well, I also wanted something new. I am quite tolerant of bu-sh cars, but not for personal use.
Since the summer I have looked at the patriots seriously, I have considered everything. I bribed a huge trunk, a simple design and the availability of prostheses for a typewriter. But most of all, of course, the abundance of documentation on these Internet sites of yours. I consulted with my family. My father said that if I buy a patriot, he will refuse me. And that it is necessary to buy a duster, since it is relatively reliable and economical, and I, a Moscow hand-crafted asshole, do not need it anymore. Because of this, of course, I finally decided to buy a patr :) And then subsidizing of new cars through trade-in was also successful.
But seriously, the decision was tortured. Honestly, it was scary. A lot of bad things are written on the forums, they say everything breaks down, rots and falls off. It was somewhat reassuring that I refused to use the car in the city, only on weekends for nature, which means that if I make a mistake with the decision, it will not be particularly critical. In general, my father and I decided that if the soul lies, then so be it. In the end, life doesn't end there. One way or another I made up my mind.
I won't tell you about how I bought it. There is nothing new in this procedure. If anyone is curious, I will tell you more.
Anyway, I got a typewriter. For the first five kilometers I thought I'd turn gray ahead of time. Most of all I was frightened by the additional pump (I later learned that it was she howling). And at first I thought it was a gas pump howling. The stump is clear, my hair on f *** stood on end from fear. Moreover, the dog does not stop. Then I figured out that if you put the heating to a minimum, then it turns off. He stopped, looked at the Internet, calmed down.
The clutch strained a little. With a smooth connection, the car begins to shake, some kind of resonance arises. The reason is clear, of course - uneven transmission of torque - but annoying. There is no such effect with a slight overgassing. I will look in the course of operation.
Average gas mileage is another story. 45 liters per hundred. Also, later I realized that he takes into account the consumption during idle work engine based on a simple ratio of total consumption to distance traveled. When it started, the consumption began to fall sharply.
As a result, I made a total journey of only 60 km on Monday (!) In the evening (!) From VDNKh to Lyublino. As a result of this "test ride" I can report the following:
1. The cabin is not noisy. Nothing creaks or howls. Even add. the heater pump stopped howling and began to rustle softly. Neither in the field, nor in the Lincoln navigator (operated for a month while waiting for the car) is not quieter. This is absolutely certain.
2. The engine is really very flexible. Even strange. Well, who transplanted from shnivka to patr will understand me.
3. So yes, my dears, he prowls! Not critical, not so that you have to catch, but you can't leave the steering wheel. He will not go straight ahead for long. And you have to follow the road. Although this did not last long - the roads were very busy.
4. The average consumption was 17 liters per hundred. However, we understand that this is garbage and it will be possible to estimate it only after 5,000 kilometers by receipts. The rest of the method is from the crafty one :)
5. Ride is easy, due to a combination of factors. Despite the severe snowfall, excellent visibility, high visibility, silence in the cabin and fabulous light. Subjectively - I liked it.
