The Uljanovszki Autógyár is manufacturing brand-new UAZ-452 utility vehicles featuring 1950s technology inside modern showrooms, with prices starting at approximately 6.81 million forints for the two-seat flatbed variant, as Vezess reported.
Ulyanovsk Pricing Structure and Specifications
- Base Model: The two-seat flatbed version lists for roughly 6.81 million forints.
- Passenger Variants: The five-seat configuration costs 6.89 million forints, while the seven-seat model reaches 7.01 million forints.
- Powertrain: Power comes from a 2.7-litre, four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 112.2 horsepower, paired with a five-speed manual transmission and a two-stage transfer case.
Decades of Continuity in the Russian Automotive Sector
The vehicle’s origins trace back to 1958 when the factory initiated series production of the UAZ-450 family. The successor model, the UAZ-452, arrived in 1965 as a rugged utility tool built to drive across difficult terrain while transporting cargo and passengers within a basic sheet-metal body. Successive updates through the 1970s and 1980s altered components like the braking system, transmission, and motor, yet the fundamental design character remained untouched.
Today, Russian showrooms market the vehicle under its traditional nickname, the Buhanka, translating roughly to loaf or bun. While the manufacturer incorporated a power steering system and anti-lock brakes into the official specifications, the cabin retains a utilitarian layout featuring a 12-volt socket and a designated space for a radio without digital display screens.
| Vehicle Configuration | Price in Forints |
|---|---|
| Two-Seat Flatbed | 6.81 million forints |
| Five-Seat Version | 6.89 million forints |
| Seven-Seat Version | 7.01 million forints |
| Nine-Seat Bus | 7.17 million forints |
Optional Differential Lock Pricing
Buyers seeking mechanical enhancements can select a rear differential lock on traditional variants for an additional 50,000 rubles, amounting to roughly 198,000 forints.
