Company overview
UAZ, or Ulyanovsky Avtomobilny Zavod (Russian: Ульяновский автомобильный завод, УАЗ), is an automobile manufacturer based in Ulyanovsk, Russia. It began production in 1941 as part of the Soviet war effort, initially producing artillery shells and automobiles. The factory’s early vehicles included the ZIS-5 truck. Following World War II, UAZ became known for its four-wheel drive vehicles and the UAZ-450 series of trucks and vans, including the ‘Forty’ ambulance. In 1972, UAZ replaced the GAZ-69 with the more modern UAZ-469. Later, UAZ became a joint-stock company and introduced new models such as the UAZ Hunter (2003–present) and the UAZ Patriot (2005–present). In 2015, UAZ delisted from the Moscow Exchange. Currently, UAZ produces SUVs including the Hunter, Patriot, Pickup and Cargo, as well as minibuses such as the UAZ-452/UAZ-3741 and UAZ-451. In 2023, plans were announced to begin knock down production of vehicles in Cuba.
