OREANDA-NEWS. From October 1, 2014, all official UAZ dealerships start to accept the orders for updated UAZ PATRIOT. The manufacturing of the car's production version will be officially launched at the Ulyanovsk automobile plant on October 7, and the car will be available for sale in November 2014.

The main features of updated UAZ PATRIOT are its stylish design and an extensive range of comfort options that will allow meeting in the best way the needs of a wide range of buyers.

The design of new-generation PATRIOT reflects "power and reliability" as well as "versatility and comfort." The new grille made in the V-shaped style and modern headlights with LED daytime running lights provide the car with a distinctive appearance. The folding mirrors painted in the same color as the body with LED repeaters, enlarged fog lights and additional brake light (LED) make the car visible in the traffic. To improve its consumer characteristics, the new car uses adhesive-bonded windshield and windows. With the fixture of the front and rear bumpers to the body, the appearance of the car has become harmonious and holistic.

Updated UAZ PATRIOT got new integrated side steps with volume niches that are not damaged during off-road driving.

The rear of the car has been noticeably transformed by installing a new spare wheel container with a silver "PATRIOT" sign and modern taillights.

The updated UAZ PATRIOT was provided with rear anti-roll bar that allows to effectively deal with the body rolls during turns and maneuvering, which contributes to better driving stability at high speeds.

Another change in the new generation of UAZ PATRIOT cars is the use of maintenance-free drive shafts with extended life, which allow the owner to lower the costs of planned maintenance.

The interior of the new car has become modern and comfortable. The inner space of UAZ PATRIOT represents a spacious interior made of high-quality materials with the necessary set of features, including a modern entertainment system with 7-inch touch screen for Full HD video playback, AM/FM/MP3, USB/AUX ports, 4 speakers, compass, parking sensors with rear view camera, Navitel navigation system that covers Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine. The display of multimedia system provides excellent readability and wide viewing angle, which also allows the front passenger the follow the indications. In addition, the modern interior includes a new dashboard with outdoor temperature sensor, trip computer, new ceiling lamps with "gentle light" feature.

New UAZ PATRIOT is available with 16- and 18-inch wheels.

Another option is programmable pre-heater. In addition, the rear-seat passengers are provided with a second interior heater featuring separate fan and adjustable deflectors, which allows maintaining an even temperature or creating individual micro-climate for rear-seat passengers.

The extended range of longitudinal displacement, continuously adjustable backrest and lumbar support, as well as height adjustable driver seat will allow the driver of any body type to fit in with comfort. In addition, the backrests of front seats can be expanded further back to form a sleeper in combination with the rear seats.

The increase of space for rear-seat passengers by 8 cm and installation of L-shaped folding head restraints on the rear seat improved the visibility and comfort. The rear seats are equipped with secure attachment for ISOFIX child seats.

The petrol and diesel engines, which can be installed on all versions of the model, have the power and impressively high torque even at low revs. This allows the updated UAZ PATRIOT to confidently start moving on country roads as well as to feel comfortable in the city.

The price for updated UAZ PATRIOT with petrol engine starts at 649,000 rubles and with diesel engine - at 719,990 rubles.

The preferential terms under UAZ model range update campaign, which will be effective until December 31, 2014, also apply to purchasing the new generation of UAZ cars while disposing any used vehicle (of any age and any brand) or under the trade-in program.

"We are confident in the success of new car. New UAZ PATRIOT is the first Russian SUV, which in terms of design, expressive appearance, high-quality interior trim, availability of comfort options and comfortable driving matches its European counterparts while retaining its main advantages, such as the legendary off-road capability and exceptional spaciousness. At the same time, we have determined its price with the Russian motorists in mind by making it affordable for buyers. We expect that this new car will attract a new audience to the model and the brand in general," said Vadim Shvetsov, General Director of UAZ OJSC.