Californian company Bremach will be importing UAZ Patriot off-roaders from Russia into the North America to sell them under the name of ‘4x4 SUV’ (formerly Taos). In the meantime, customers have already left pre-orders for $3.8 million.
Two UAZ Patriot variants debuted at the LA Auto Show last week, including a very basic model and an upmarket SUV equipped with heavy-duty all-terrain tires, robust bumpers, towing eyes, and wheel arch extensions.
Like in its home country, the Bremach 4x4 SUV comes equipped with a 2.7-liter ZMZ Pro engine in the United States, which is still rated at 150 PS (148 hp / 110 kW). Stick shift enthusiasts will be disappointed, however, because the U.S. specification only supports six-speed automatic.
Bremach did not reveal the number of cars pre-ordered, just the total amount of preorders in USD. The minimum deposit is just $100, by the way, and the car itself comes in at $26,405 – a major price bump over its Russian sticker explained by the logistical expenses. Even at this price point, the 4x4 SUV is around $2,000 more affordable than the cheapest Ford Bronco before all options.
Moving forward, Bremach plans to localize the production of UAZ cars in the USA and launch a V8 variant of the SUV. A pickup truck based on the same chassis should also come to the market later, priced at $27,882 or close.