The restyled UAZ Patriot was sent for certification

Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant (UAZ) is preparing to launch a restyled Patriot SUV on the market. The pre-production car has been sent for certification tests, the company's press service told Izvestia on May 21.

"As part of the certification tests, the electronic architecture of the car is being validated. Specialists from FSUE NAMI are taking part in the work," UAZ shared.

It is known that the restyled UAZ Patriot should receive a number of exterior changes, including revised LED optics and redesigned interior design, in particular, a new steering wheel.

The SUV will also receive a two-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 136 hp of domestic production and an electromechanical transfer case with a washer control). A new six-speed manual transmission, also available in Russia, will be combined with the engine. It will be installed on cars with a 150 hp ZMZ Pro gasoline engine with a volume of 2.7 liters.

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Earlier, on April 9, it was reported that the updated UAZ Patriot SUVs should appear in dealerships by the beginning of autumn 2026.