Suzuki Jimny Mimics Its Best Toyota Look Yet | Carscoops
The newest face-swapping kit for the compact off-roader takes inspiration from Toyota’s economical pickup, which serves as the foundation for the Land Cruiser FJ.
This kit transforms Suzuki’s Jimny with a design reminiscent of the Hilux Champ, featuring a grille and rectangular headlights.
Additional features include lowering springs, towing hooks, and seat covers.
Suzuki's enduring collaboration with Toyota has produced several rebadged models, but the beloved Jimny has, until now, remained unchanged. This scenario shifts thanks to Japanese tuner ill Garage, which has cleverly devised a face-swapping kit that enables the spirited off-roader to adopt some design elements from Toyota.
The CH:AMP conversion draws its style from the Toyota Hilux Champ pickup, also known in other markets as the Rangga, Stout, or Tamaraw. Recently, the Champ has gained fame as the base for Toyota’s new ‘baby’ Land Cruiser FJ.
What Are Its Features?
At the front, the new design features rectangular headlights, a squat grille, and a two-piece front bumper, reflecting the straightforward yet functional aesthetics of Toyota’s economical workhorse, while also hinting at the Land Cruiser FJ.
Each part is finished in black to match the broader fenders and contrasting roof of the showcased model. This example is also fitted with aftermarket wheels and chunky tires, while lowering springs reduce the ride height by 1.5 inches (38 mm). Dummy towing hooks contribute a touch of show-truck style.
Inside, the tuner offers retro-inspired seat covers in Cognac Brown or Charcoal Black, combining leather with braided inserts and rear storage compartments.
The result is a Jimny that might nearly be mistaken for a Toyota, were it not for the prominent CH:AMP logo in bright red across the grille, likely serving as a precaution to avoid attention from Toyota's legal team.
The conversion is compatible with both the three-door Jimny Sierra and the five-door Jimny Nomad, although the narrow-body kei car variant is excluded. Customers can select individual components or have ill Garage manage the entire process by ordering a new or used Jimny that has been pre-converted.
What Are the Costs?
Prices commence at ¥360,800 ($2,300) for the basic setup with halogen headlights, or ¥386,100 ($2,500) for LED versions. Additional costs for paint and installation will depend on the customer's choices.
Upgrades include lowering springs for ¥55,000, dummy towing hooks for ¥49,000 ($320), and genuine towing hooks at ¥98,000 ($640). Baja-style fog lights are priced at ¥165,000 ($1,100).
For a bolder look, a rugged rear bumper costs ¥132,000 ($860), while a sporty muffler is an additional ¥66,000 ($430). The retro seat covers retail for ¥85,800 ($560).
Additionally, Garage Ill offers a Ford Bronco conversion for the Jimny for those looking for an American touch. Both models can be viewed in the official video provided below.
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