The start date for UAZ production in Cuba has been revealed

The assembly of Russian SUVs is planned to begin in February next year, Izvestia writes, citing a source at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant. According to him, the preparation of the production site is now being completed. Where exactly it will be located is still unknown. According to preliminary data, the Cubans will assemble the UAZ “Patriot” and “Pickup”, although earlier [сообщалось](https://motor.ru/news/uaz-cuba-23-05-2023.htm) that they are primarily interested in “Loaf” and “Profi”.

SUVs will be assembled in Cuba using the large-knot or “screwdriver” method from vehicle kits supplied from Russia, Izvestia writes. The first batch of equipment has already been transported to the workshop. Its installation and delivery of the first sets from UAZ are expected in January.

After setting up and testing the equipment, the full assembly of the cars begins: according to the source, this will happen in February 2025. The first orders for Cuban-assembled cars have already been received, he added.

A large number of Chinese and premium cars were brought to Cuba New UAZ Patriot headlights with a turn signal a la Lexus were filmed UAZ showed pre-production cars with a JAC diesel engine and a new “mechanics”

A week ago, the first batch of UAZ Patriot SUVs arrived in the Republic. A dozen and a half machines, specially modified to work in tropical climates, should help restore the island’s infrastructure after the recent hurricanes. The Patriots received silicone hoses and special oils, as well as copper radiators and special thermostats.

In Russia, UAZ sales are falling. In November, approximately 2.7 thousand cars were submitted, and in October – 2.9 thousand. The leader in demand is “Loaf”, followed by “Patriot” and “Profi”.

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