- Engine
- 2,693 cc
- Power
- 150 hp
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drive
- RWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 3
UAZLorry / Truck
Profi2017–present
A cheap, capable load-lugger for rough roads — compelling in Russia, a specialist proposition anywhere else.
- 🇷🇺 Russia & CIS
- Engine
- 2,693 cc
- Power
- 150 hp
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drive
- RWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 3
Overview
What this generation is, and who it suits.
The UAZ Profi is a light commercial truck launched in 2017, built on strengthened Patriot underpinnings and aimed squarely at the GAZelle-dominated Russian LCV market. It is offered as a cab-chassis and flatbed in single-cab (and later double-cab) forms, in rear-wheel-drive and 4x4 variants, powered by the familiar 2.7-litre ZMZ petrol engine, often with a factory LPG option.
The Profi's pitch is a roughly 1.5-tonne payload with the option of all-wheel drive, something few rivals in its price bracket offer. It remains overwhelmingly a Russian-market vehicle with minimal export presence, so international buyers should treat it as a niche import with all the parts-supply caveats that implies. For rural fleets needing a cheap, go-anywhere load carrier, it fills a genuine gap.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Around 1.5-tonne payload in a compact truck
- Optional 4x4 — rare in this class
- Factory LPG option cuts running costs
- Simple, workshop-friendly mechanicals
What to watch
- Petrol engine is thirsty when loaded
- Almost no dealer or parts presence outside Russia/CIS
- Cab refinement and ergonomics are basic
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Trims & specs
One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UAZ Profi's payload?
Depending on body and axle configuration it is rated around 1.5 tonnes, which is the core of its appeal against van-based rivals. Double-cab and 4x4 versions carry somewhat less.
Is the Profi available with a diesel?
Production has centred on the 2.7-litre ZMZ petrol, frequently paired with a factory LPG system to reduce fuel bills. Diesel availability has been limited, so verify the spec of any example you find.
