UAZ Hunter 2003– car dimensions: 4050 mm long, 1775 mm wide and 1950 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,760 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin is basic and practical with a classic dashboard, high seating for good visibility, power steering, washable seat covers, ISOFIX mounts and grab handles. Manual windows and basic heater are fitted. No modern infotainment, touchscreen or advanced driver aids are offered. Rear seats fold 60/40 or fully flat into a bed.
Boot space is 1130 litres with seats up. Folding the rear seats 60/40 or fully expands it to 2564 litres for bulky loads.
Payload is 675 kg. Braked towing capacity reaches 1500 kg and unbraked 750 kg. Rear leaf-spring suspension copes with heavy loads for work and off-road use.
Expedition grades add power bumpers, winch and differential lock for tougher tasks.
High seating position with classic controls and extra front seat length adjustment gives clear road view. Cabin is simple and practical with washable water-repellent seat fabric, grab handle for front passenger, ergonomic wheel and power steering. Rear seats fold 60/40 or flat to 180 degrees for cargo or sleeping. Materials handle heavy use and clean easily with water.
Fuel: gasoline AI-92 or higher, 13.2 l/100 km at 90 km/h, dual tanks total 70-72 l
Service interval: every 15 000 km or 12 months
Standard safety: front and rear three-point belts, rear ISOFIX, ERA-GLONASS, front disc brakes with force distribution
ABS available on later Base Fleet models
The 2.7-litre petrol engine runs on AI-92 gasoline or better and shows 13.2 litres per 100 km at steady 90 km/h. Twin fuel tanks hold 70 or 72 litres total. Part-time four-wheel drive with low range lets the driver switch to rear-wheel only to save fuel on normal roads.
Official service is every 15 000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Under hard use the interval shortens to 7 500 km or six months. Engine oil and filter change at each visit. air filter and plugs every 30 000 km. Front spring suspension and cardan-shaft parking brake are designed for easy access.
Safety kit centres on three-point belts for all seats, rear ISOFIX points and the ERA-GLONASS emergency call unit. Front ventilated discs and electronic brake-force distribution are standard. ABS appears on later Base Fleet cars. No airbags are fitted. The ladder frame and high seating help visibility and control, but the vehicle has not received an official star crash rating.
Living with the Hunter means accepting a basic, washable interior that shrugs off dirt. Regular greasing of joints, checks of fluid levels and attention to the chain-driven engine keep it reliable for long off-road use. Spare parts follow the service book schedule at authorised stations.
Length 4050 mm, Width 1775 mm, Height 1950 mm, Wheelbase 2380 mm (Hunter 2003-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, UAZ dealer brochure and uazeli.com 2026 Base Fleet, drom.ru body 2924-070 and configs, official uaz.ru pages.