UAZ Bars (Russian: УАЗ Барс, UAZ-3159) is a SUV produced by UAZ, Russia. It was introduced in December 1999. 

About 10,000 automobiles were produced since then. UAZ Bars is a passenger-utility car with 4-wheel drive, developed on the basis of UAZ-3153.

Overview

"Bars" is an extended wheelbase modification of the UAZ-3151 with engine ZMZ-409 with an overall length of 4550mm and a wheelbase of 2760mm. The Bars has a higher capacity of negotiating gradients, better structural strength, and steering capacity on roads of different surface quality.

The standard complete equipment has been supplemented with:

• hydro amplifier of the steering system;
• 5-speed gear box;
• fine mesh transfer box.

For the UAZ-3159 'BARS' a new range of 16-valve ZMZ-406 engine has been used with electronic controlled fuel injection. The engine design comprises cast iron cylinder block, two camshafts in the engine head and timing chain.