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UAZ 31512 2 .45 (74 Hp)
Overall Rating
UAZ 31512:
The UAZ-469, later sold as the UAZ-3151 and UAZ Hunter, is an off-road military light utility vehicle manufactured by UAZ since 1971. It was used by Soviet and other Warsaw Pact armed forces, as well as paramilitary units in Eastern Bloc countries. In the Soviet Union, it also saw widespread service in state organizations that needed a robust and durable off-road vehicle. Standard military versions included seating for seven personnel.
In 1956, the Soviet Army ordered UAZ to design a successor for an outdated GAZ-69. At first the vehicle supposed to be amphibious and have a rear engine layout but later the order was simplified, and the car received a chassis of UAZ-450. The first prototypes were called UAZ-460 and had 400 mm of clearance, the model was proven to be prone to rollovers. Later the V4-powered unibody UAZ-471 was made, but its serial production required the plant reconstruction, so it was cancelled....(Read more on Wikipedia)
2 Overview:
UAZ 31512 (2). A rugged vehicle built to handle rough terrains and challenging driving conditions. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The UAZ 31512 generation 2 was not tested by Euro NCAP. As an older, utilitarian off-road vehicle, it lacks modern safety features like airbags, ABS, or advanced driver-assistance systems, offering minimal passive and active safety by contemporary standards.
.45 (74 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for basic off-road tasks and low-speed rural driving, but severely underpowered for highway use or rapid acceleration. Its strength lies in low-end torque for utility.
Fuel Economy
Poor fuel economy is expected due to its older, naturally aspirated design, the vehicle's weight, and its un-aerodynamic profile, making it costly for daily driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional off-road capability and ruggedness
- • Simple, robust mechanicals, easy to repair in remote areas
- • High ground clearance and durable construction
- • Low purchase price and maintenance costs for basic parts
- • Utilitarian design suitable for harsh environments
Cons:
- • Very poor on-road performance and acceleration
- • Extremely basic interior with minimal comfort features
- • High fuel consumption and emissions by modern standards
- • Lack of modern safety features (airbags, ABS, etc.)
- • Harsh ride quality and high noise levels
- • Limited availability of parts outside specific markets
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(-01: 1985 - 1990).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | UAZ |
| Model: | 31512 |
| Generation: | 2 |
| Modification (Engine): | .45 (74 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Off-road vehicle |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 74 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.8 l |
| Coolant: | 13 l |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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