UAZ copies a Chinese SUV

Trying to avoid bankruptcy, the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant is negotiating with a potential partner Great Wall (PRC) on cooperation. So far, there are no details about the terms of the agreement. However, it has now become clear that an attempt to negotiate a joint production with the Japanese Isuzu ended in nothing. Commenting on the contract with the Chinese company, UAZ management said that due to serious financial difficulties, the plant was not able to develop a model from scratch. Serious funds are needed, while their payback is in question. However, the pilot project has already been launched: a version of the new Hunter, which is very reminiscent of the Chinese SUV Wey Tank 300, has been presented to the general public.

About the new Hunter

In order not to be confused with any other car, the appearance resembles a Russian UAZ. These are round headlights, hood lines and radiator lining. Inside the car is completely different (it's time to go!). There is almost no data from the technical characteristics:

• ? turbocharged engine from Great Wall with a volume of 2 liters
  
• ? fuel consumption - from 8 to 9 l / 100 km
  
• ? box - eight-band "automatic"
  
• ? differential locks - center, front and rear
  

It is assumed that the updated Russian-Chinese UAZ may appear at the end of next year or at the beginning of 2023. The estimated cost of the SUV will be 2,4 million rubles.

Wey Tank 300

You don't even need to look closely to understand that the new "Hunter" is almost a complete copy of the Chinese car. It was developed as a "worthy answer" to the US Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco. In terms of size, a car from China is comparable to the Russian UAZ Patriot.



The frame model was presented to the public in the summer of 2020. The body is all-metal, with five doors. Ahead - independent suspension, rear - continuous type axle. The clearance of the “Chinese” is even greater than that of the Patriot and is 224 mm versus 210 mm. The cabin has a digital instrument panel and a 12,3” multimedia display. Technical specifications:

• ? the power of the two-liter engine is 227 liters. With.
  
• ? torque 387 Nm
  
• ? gearbox - eight-speed unit from ZF
  

Wey Tank 300 is an all-wheel drive model equipped with a reduction gear, locking front clutch and differentials. The estimated price of an SUV in the Chinese market is 1,9 million rubles. with Russian money. Whether it will be delivered to the Russian Federation is unknown. However, it is obvious that if the partnership with UAZ is successful, then it is unlikely.