UAZ is expanding its lineup with the UAZ
Hunter Expedition, a beefier version of the SUV. The UAZ Hunter Expedition
features a 2.6-liter, four-cylinder engine pumping out just 128 hp and 203 Nm of torque.
Power routes through a five-speed gearbox
and locking rear differential. The power bumper allows for a jack and winch.
There are tow hooks, too, just in case things get squirrely in the Russian
expanse. BFGoodrich T/A tires, wrapped around black steel wheels, provide grip
with the option for bigger tires and wheels. It has nearly 9.5 inches (241
millimeters) of ground clearance.
While UAZ is known for its bare-bones
aesthetic, the Hunter Expedition isn’t completely featureless, though. It has
heated front seats – a necessity in frigid Siberia – that are covered in
water-repellent fabric with white stitching. One unique feature is at the rear.
Unlike traditional SUVs that have a hatch, the Hunter Expedition features a
tailgate that folds down, adding some welcomed cargo flexibility.\
If you live in the U.S., you should put
the UAZ on the Forbidden Fruit shelf next to the Suzuki Jimny. We won’t see its
retro-SUV looks on American roads anytime soon. The Hunter Expedition joins
another UAZ model we can’t get here – the SGR Expedition. It’s a van version of
the Expedition, and the two share a lot of similarities – roof rack, winch,
upgraded bumpers, and more. But it’s staying overseas for now, too.
