Despite its modern designation, the UAZ 3151, in fact, remained the same UAZ 469, which replaced the legendary GAZ 69, which for many years was produced at the Gorky and Ulyanovsk automobile plants and left its mark on the history of the country and its automobile industry. Of course, it cannot be said that the UAZ remained completely unchanged. During the production, many improvements were made to its design, but it was preserved as it was intended - a military jeep.
But this does not stop him from occupying his niche in the automotive market. Outside the city, away from asphalt roads, he is the savior of all the glamorous little cars and the real Machine. With a capital letter.
UAZ 469 was created for movement in any conditions and has been mass-produced since 1972. In 1985, it underwent modernization and after that, in accordance with industry requirements, is produced already as UAZ 3151.
The basis of the car is a solid spar frame that can withstand significant forces when driving on the road. Suspension spring. The highlight of the UAZ 3115 are the so-called “military” axles - axles with wheel gears that improve off-road performance, in particular, the clearance increases to 300 mm. The engine is used in-line, with a capacity of 75 hp, a manual transmission, a four-stage, two - stage transfer case.
Describing the technical parameters of the car is a thankless task, just during this time more than one modification of the UAZ was created. They differ in many parameters - engine, suspension,
gearboxes, lighting equipment, interior and comfort. Many owners after acquiring a car, the first thing they do is service the UAZ 3151, tuning is part of this job.
UAZ is able to accommodate seven passengers and a load of one hundred kilograms. Evidence of its capabilities is the fact that a completely standard car without any additional “bells and whistles” (winches and snow chains) managed to climb to the top of Elbrus (4200 m).
It should be noted that the car is very plastic and, in fact, can be perceived as a kind of designer. No, he is always ready to overcome any impassability from the moment he leaves the assembly line, but often each of his owners modifies the car to his taste. Tuning UAZ 3151 is an ordinary thing, and when buying a car, many are already planning it. Each of the buyers of such a car knows what he wants to get from him in the future and how this can be achieved.
When tuning its driving characteristics do not deteriorate. Usually, during refinement, patency is either improved (a winch is put in, lifting is carried out, etc.) or comfort in the cabin is increased. In any case, due to its simplicity and maintainability in any conditions, all work can be performed both independently and using the services of tuning agencies.
As an SUV, the UAZ 3151 can be considered one of the best. He is scolded, but no one will ever be able to challenge his inherent ability to overcome impassability. As the famous saying goes, "where I get stuck, you won’t get there."