The new all-wheel drive "Ural-80" became available for purchase in March 2025. It has already managed to capture the attention of car enthusiasts. The truck has replaced the legendary GAZ-66 and is now presented as a shift bus. The car is ideal for traveling across the Russian expanses.
"Ural-80" is equipped with a 4x4 wheel formula and received an updated cab from the Ural Next model. Under the hood is a powerful 5.1-liter YaMZ-535 diesel engine, which develops 238 horsepower, and the torque is 900 Nm.
With original axles and a payload of four tons, the "Ural-80" combines excellent cross-country performance and reliability. This truck has become the ideal successor to the GAZ-66 truck, better known as "Shishiga", retaining the spirit of the Soviet automotive industry, but with modern technologies. Now traveling on difficult routes will become more comfortable and safe.
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