2019 Suzuki Jimny 6x4

This example is a Jimny like no other, though. This rather special little number started life as a Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) supplied model. This perfectly standard automatic example clearly enjoyed pretty light duties before it was imported by the vendor, William, to the UK a few years ago. Having seen some enticing Jimny renders online, William decided to commission a rather special conversion for his Jimny.

William was soon in touch with Mocho Fabrications in Broadway, Worcestershire. Mocho are expert, specialist fabricators predominantly serving the off-roading and overlanding communities. Using a donor Jimny for crucial original parts, Mocho extended the sides of the body and the chassis legs and fitted a third axle using genuine Suzuki parts. They created custom rear arches using the donor Jimny’s arches to accommodate the third axle. The pickup style rear bed was built and the whole vehicle was professionally resprayed and retrimmed.

The result of this fastidious, expert conversion (reported to have cost in excess of £25,000) is a totally unique, one-of-one Jimny. It’s a unique Suzuki six wheeled pickup that would make a superb and memorable promotional vehicle or even just a show-stealing, tremendously fun addition to any private collection. What a genuinely special Jimny this is!
 

Following the conversion process the Jimny was professionally resprayed in its distinctive Audi Nardo Grey hue. This sublime finish combined with the gloss back of the accompanying wheel arch extensions, front and rear bumper covers and tubular, load bay protector makes for a stunning overall package. Whether it’s the Jimny’s livery or its boxy styling, it looks for all the world like a mini AMG fettled G63 6x6.

The Jimny sits purposefully on 15-inch, gloss back finished alloy wheels – six of them, of course. These are shod with a matching set of Comforser CF1100, knobbly off-road tyres. These are in 215/75 configuration and date stamped from 2024. Presumably to make use of the donor car’s full compliment of wheels, two spares are included here. The first is affixed to the load bed’s tailgate and the second is stored in the load bed itself. 

Speaking of which, Mocho fabricated a bespoke rear pickup tub to match the body lines of the Jimny whilst incorporating some key components from Jimny donor rear bodies supplied by the vendor. A bespoke aluminium chequer plate bed liner was then fabricated and fitted and finished in heavy duty Raptor black finish. The bespoke tubular roll bar was then fashioned and finished in gloss black to match other body addenda.
 

The standard Jimny cabin was extensively customised too, resulting in something totally bespoke but also significantly more luxurious than the standard car’s cloth upholstery. Front seats and rear bench have been reupholstered in supple light grey and black leather. The seat centres are stitched into a quilted diamonds and the bolsters and headrests are finished in smooth black leather. It’s a distinctive look worthy of this expertly customised little Suzuki.

The door cards feature twin panels of diamond stitched, light grey leather combining with the original moulded plastic parts. Carpets appear to be the standard, hard wearing grey set and a brand new black suede headliner has been fitted. The centre cubby has been retrimmed in stitched leather and parts of the interior trim, such as the air vent surrounds, have been professionally painted to match the light grey of the seats.

The remainder of the interior is standard Jimny fare which means legible and attractive instrumentation, a good sized central touch screen incorporating Apple CarPlay and chunky three spoke steering wheel. The usual refinements are also present such as air conditioning, electric windows, hill descent control, traction control and multifunction steering wheel controls. It certainly succeeds in taking the standard Jimny interior upmarket considerably.
 

In terms of the engine, this Jimny retains the standard 1,462cc K15B inline four cylinder petrol engine. This was newly developed for the fourth generation model and is a naturally aspirated unit that utilises double overhead camshafts. This chain driven engine features an aluminium cylinder block and muti-point fuel injection. The original output is quoted at around 100 bhp which is accompanied by 102 Ib-ft of torque. In this application power is fed to four of the six wheels via the ALLGRIP four wheel drive system which features a high / low transfer box. The additional axle in this conversion is not driven.

As you might expect, a great deal of work was expended in creating the suspension set up and fixing points needed to accommodate another axle. This included extending chassis rails using box section as close to factory specifications as possible, fabricating supporting webbing braces to join the new chassis onto and creating and fitting two new additional cross members. Factory spring hangers and shock absorber mounts were incorporated into the new chassis for the additional axle and trailing arm mounts were made and added. New additional trailing arms, bushes, shock absorbers, Panhard rods and axle housing were supplied and fitted, and the brake lines were extended. This impressive schedule of works was completed with the painting and weather proofing of all new chassis components. Given this it is unsurprising that the underside of this Suzuki looks so well resolved, well organised and well finished. The engine bay appears clean, leak-free and entirely original.
 

The paperwork associated with this Jimny commences with the V5 Registration Document. This details the Suzuki’s first UK registration date as January 2025. This V5 also documents the Jimny’s three axle status and its pickup configuration. Given the Jimny’s UK registration date it has not yet reached the three year threshold from which a MoT will be required.

The remainder of the paperwork includes the original Japanese book pack, service history and head unit manual and instructions.
 

The motoring world would be a far duller place if imaginative and game owners didn’t occasionally pursue flights of automotive fancy. If it wasn’t for these daring individuals the world would be deprived of some wonderful vehicular one offs and quirky customised statements of individuality. Long may they continue to make their dreams a reality.

This superbly realised flight of fancy makes for a genuinely compelling real-word result. Luckily our vendor was able to find a skilled and experienced company that was able to accept his brief and execute it so well. The quality of this Jimny’s transmogrification is very impressive indeed. The fourth generation Jimny arrived to much acclaim in 2018. It was the same Jimny concept that had become so well loved over so many years but just better and more modern in every respect. This six wheeled Jimny must surely stand apart as the most exceptional and unique example of this much admired model. As such it represents a “must own” opportunity for JDM enthusiasts or off-road aficionados everywhere. 

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of £25,000 - £35,000.

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