UAZ Patriot

The UAZ Patriot (UAZ-3163) is a mid-size body-on-frame SUV produced by the UAZ division of SeverstalAvto in Ulyanovsk, Russia. It was introduced in 2005 and replaced the older UAZ Simbir (UAZ-3162). Extensive use of newer parts, large carrying capacity, good off-road capabilities and an affordable price (<15,000 USD) predicted good sales in Russia. 12,011 units were sold in the year 2007.
The SUV accommodates five adults and can carry about of cargo.
Timeline.
In October 2011, UAZ announced the release of a limited edition SUV in honour of the 70th anniversary of the plant. Cars of the anniversary series have different exterior and interior trim details.
In May 2012, the plant built a restyled model of the UAZ Patriot with a different dashboard, which no longer had a handle for the front passenger. It had a new, safer four-spoke steering wheel from the German manufacturer Takata-Petri, 2DIN media player and a USB-connector for flash drives.
In August 2013, UAZ started the production of a renewed Patriot with a new transfer case Dymos featuring electronic control.
A facelifted UAZ Patriot debuted in 2014: the SUV got new bumpers, headlights, seats, an optional multimedia system with navigation and a rear back-up camera, some chassis improvements, and a new turbocharger for the diesel engine.
In December 2020, it was announced that the UAZ Patriot 4×4 and pickup will be imported into the United States as the Bremach Taos and Bremach Brio in 2021 with the range starting at $26,405.
Versions.
Note that the Patriot Sport has been discontinued while the UAZ Cargo and UAZ Profi are nor the UAZ Professional, and the UAZ Pickup truck is marketed separately.