«Буханка» в новом обличье: УАЗ показал, каким мог бы стать легендарный УАЗ-452

Sketches of the updated UAZ-452 were drawn by the plant's designer Igor Davydov in 1992-1995

At the end of January 2025, the legendary "Loaf" (UAZ-450) turns 67 years old. By this date, Ulyanovsk residents decided to show what the UAZ-452 car could look like. Sketches by designer Igor Davydov are published for the first time. He created them in the period from 1992 to 1995.

Sketches of UAZ-452, created in 1992-1995 at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant<br>
Sketches of UAZ-452, created in 1992-1995 at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant<br>

Some images show that the designer actively worked on the front of the car. The UAZ-452 noticeably resembles the second generation Toyota HiAce with round optics, as well as the Japanese fourth generation car after the second restyling.

Here the UAZ looks like a Japanese Toyota HiAce minibus
Here the UAZ looks like a Japanese Toyota HiAce minibus
Sketches of UAZ-452, created in 1992-1995 at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant
Sketches of UAZ-452, created in 1992-1995 at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant

UAZ-452, known as "Loaf" is a light commercial vehicle manufactured since 1965 at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant. It is now called UAZ SGR. The car features a high roof, spacious interior and all-wheel drive. The car is used in various fields, including agriculture and construction. "Loaf" has become one of the symbols of Russian automotive culture.

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