This page lists 15 cars that start with U, running from “Uno” to “UAZ-469”. The list covers small city hatchbacks, family minivans, premium SUVs, rugged off-roaders and a few high-performance models. You can use it to compare options for daily commuting, family trips, work use, rough terrain or simply to learn more about unusual car names.

Cars are road vehicles that carry people and goods, powered by engines or electric motors. The Fiat “Uno” shows how a simple idea can succeed, since it won European Car of the Year in 1984 and sold millions worldwide.

Below you’ll find the table with the car, brand, type, production years and description.

Car: The model name, so you can quickly find the vehicle you are looking for and tell similar names apart, such as the two “Urban Cruiser” versions.

Brand: The manufacturer behind each model, which helps you see which companies appear most often and compare cars made by the same maker.

Type: The body style or vehicle category, such as hatchback, minivan or SUV, so you can quickly match each car to your needs.

Production years: The period when each car was built, including models still on sale today, which helps you judge how old or current a vehicle is.

Description: A short summary of what makes each car notable, including its main features, history and where it is sold, so you get useful context at a glance.

Cars

CarBrandTypeProduction years
UnoFiatHatchback1983–2013
UlysseFiatMinivan1994–2010
Up!VolkswagenCity car2011–2023
UrusLamborghiniLuxury SUV2018–present
UrracoLamborghiniSports car1973–1979
Ultima GTRUltima SportsSupercar1999–present
Urban CruiserToyotaCompact SUV2009–2014, 2020–present
Urban Cruiser HyryderToyotaCompact SUV2022–present
UXLexusCompact SUV2018–present
UR-VHondaMid-size SUV2017–2023
UplanderChevroletMinivan2005–2008
UrvanNissanVan1973–present
UAZ PatriotUAZSUV2005–present
UAZ HunterUAZSUV2003–present
UAZ-469UAZOff-road vehicle1972–2011

Descriptions

Uno
A small, boxy Italian hatchback designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. It won European Car of the Year in 1984 and stayed in production in Brazil for decades, selling millions of units worldwide.
Ulysse
A family people carrier developed with PSA Peugeot Citroën and sold as the Peugeot 806/807 and Citroën Evasion/C8. It offered flexible seating for up to eight people.
Up!
A compact city car with a short body and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It came in three-door and five-door versions and was also sold as the Seat Mii and Skoda Citigo.
Urus
A high-performance SUV that combines Lamborghini styling with everyday practicality. It became the brand’s best-selling model and uses a twin-turbocharged V8 engine.
Urraco
A V8-powered 2+2 sports car built as a smaller, cheaper alternative to the Miura. Lamborghini sold fewer than 800 of them, partly because of the company’s financial troubles at the time.
Ultima GTR
A lightweight British track-focused kit car with a mid-mounted Chevrolet V8. It has set record-breaking 0-100-0 mph times and is often built by owners themselves.
Urban Cruiser
Toyota’s small crossover for city driving. The first version was a tall hatchback-style model, while the newer one is a compact SUV based on a Suzuki platform.
Urban Cruiser Hyryder
A mild-hybrid compact SUV built mainly for the Indian market. It shares its platform with the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and offers a strong-hybrid option.
UX
Lexus’s smallest crossover, available as a hybrid or, in the UX 300e, a fully electric version. It targets city drivers who want a premium cabin in a compact body.
UR-V
A large crossover made for the Chinese market by Guangqi Honda. It sits above the CR-V and offers a spacious three-row-style cabin.
Uplander
A family minivan that replaced the Venture. It was sold in North America with a V6 engine and optional all-wheel drive.
Urvan
A long-running Nissan van sold mainly in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. It is used as a passenger shuttle, minibus and commercial vehicle.
UAZ Patriot
A rugged Russian SUV with a high ground clearance and a simple design. It is popular for rough roads and off-road use in Russia and nearby countries.
UAZ Hunter
An updated version of the old UAZ-469 military-style off-roader. It has a basic, tough design and is known for being easy to repair.
UAZ-469
A Soviet-era utility vehicle used by the military and civilians. It is known for its toughness, simple mechanics and ability to cross difficult terrain.
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