The UAZ Simba is a UAZ designed 4×2 or 4×4 wheel drive minivan concept. The Simba has a wheelbase of and is a combination of a 7-9-person van and an SUV. It shares many common components with UAZ-3162 SUV. Simba family prototypes were shown at the Moscow Auto Salon from 1999 to 2005, but did not reach production for financial reasons.[1]
The Simba was based on an enhanced UAZ Simbir platform. The Simba family provided for the modification of a long wheelbase which contained a rear overhang. The Simba's roof was taller than the Simbir's, which allowed to increase the capacity up to 13 passengers. UAZ-3165 was planning on offering one petrol engine, the UFG 249.10, or the turbo-diesel ZMZ-5143.10, producing respectively. The only transmission option was to have been a manual 5-speed gearbox. The gross vehicle weight (GVR) was 3 tons, maximum speed .
Several prototypes have been presented at the car shows:[1]