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UAZ Navigator: First Production Motorhome Based on Patriot for Russian Roads

25.05.2026 13:14 1 min 1 source РУС
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The UAZ Navigator, the first production motorhome based on the UAZ Patriot SUV, has entered the market. The model accommodates four people, is available in three trim levels, and is designed for autonomous travel across Russia. The module weighs 2,350 kg, with a length of 5.4 m and a height of 3.1 m. Standard equipment includes an autonomous heater, diesel boiler, induction cooktop, refrigerator, shower toilet, solar panels, and batteries. All key components are manufactured in Russia, simplifying maintenance and repairs. No production motorhome of this class based on a domestic SUV had been offered before.

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