Turbo Jimny! This modification makes the Suzuki Jimny better in every way

The Suzuki Jimny is a one-trick pony, to put it bluntly. It's an excellent off-road machine, but as we have reported in many of our reviews, it's not the best vehicle to live with or drive on a freeway. So what can you do to improve this?

A company in JHB has introduced a fairly easy modification for this 5-door Jimny (it will also work on the 3-door) that gives it more power while maintaining its bulletproof reliability. The owner then went about improving the suspension and upgrading a few choice parts so it looks slick and is also ready to head into the unknown.

Let us know what you think of this Jimny mod and if you think it's a worthwhile upgrade or not.

0:00 - Intro
1:03 - Meet the owner
1:11 - Buying the 5-door
1:40 - Upgrades
4:12 - Off-road
4:45 - The turbo conversion
6:00 - Power and Torque
6:20 - Tuning
6:50 - Lead time for conversion
7:14 - Warranty and Service Plan
7:40 - Conclusion

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[mcximus]

The Jimny just makes me smile when I see one.

[jasonventer]

the man talking about the turbo looks like a baby mad scientist and I'm here for it

[RohanBarnard]

I'm moving back home after a few years in Europe, I'm seriously considering getting a Jimny after watching this.

[dannyvermeulen]

I drove behind this car today on my way to Greenstone Leroy Merlin. It looks really impressive. Well done.

[mundocpc]

I have a 3 door 2023 Jimmny myself, that I use for camping and touring Australia. It is a nice little thing. I believe there are reasons why Jimmnies don't have turbos. Increasing the power of a car involves revising the brake system, body, chassis, clutch, transmision, suspension, etc. They are simple rugged cars, easy and cheap to repair and maintain, and I think the provided engine is quite OK considering how the rest of the car behaves (great off-road, poorly on-road). Just reduce a couple of gears uphill and press the accelerator, the engine is quite rev-happy.

[JIMNYSTYLE]

Awesome stuff! It's great to see our tail lights in action all around the world!

[Mzwandile_Makhowane]

Incredible work. Now makes me want to have it again, like when it first came in with the second 3 door offering.
5 doors on a Jimny now will make even better sense.

[TheFiReel]

That’s amazing! Just what the Jimmy needs, the final piece to make it the coolest car ever :) I am frantically saving by up for one in the next few years, it’s my dream car. The availability of a turbo kit makes that dream even more appealing! Thank you for sharing

[sharoncosgrove]

Just bought my first Jimny..3dr 2024 in NZ....would love the turbo option!

[deldridg]

Such a great little platform. Have had a couple of GVs (in Aust they are the Grand Vitaras) and we took them everywhere - once I casually drove around a group of Defenders winching themselves up a steep slope (I offered them a tow - great sport!!) etc. Wherever we went, there was always a Jimny proving its off-road ability (and upsetting people in very expensive rigs!). Love the mods you've done and cheers from Sydney - Dave

[manojchetri]

Engine update is outstanding...from 130NM to 250 NM is excellent, hope the added turbo doesn't create any ongoing issue to the 4 stoke engine. I love this car except the standard 75kw, 130 nm offer. This does the job in most places but it feels very flat in normal driving..this upgrade is simply amazing, I love it... beautifully upgraded car for sure

[oleeejek]

This is the best looking Jimny build I've seen so far!

[jacquescoetsee]

Wow just phoned them now. R85k awesome upgrade

[thestoicself]

And here's me sitting in an European country knowing I will never own a 5 door Jimny because they are not selling them here :((((

[WatchGeek]

Suzuki is SOOOO BLIND to the potential popularity of this car!!!
Instead of making ALL the versions available WORLDWIDE, they REDUCE availability where it was sold (europe)!!!
If they sold this world-wide they would not only sell like hotcakes, but they (Suzuki) could start a whole new branch of business JUST FOR THE CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS!!!
I still can't believe NO ONE in the Suzuki management sees this!!!

[BourneOutside]

I wished we could get the 5dr in the UK.
That Jimny of yours is amazing. It looks the poodles undercarriage, I love it!

[Commenter-]

Lekker rig and it will kill off-road. The suspension and turbo is surely to address the issues I think this vehicle has. But man! A new Jimny and 100K in extras puts you real close to, if not next to some 4x4 bakkies which offer more space inside, more utility, and probably still a better on-road driving experience. Each to their own. Still a nice a build.

[vincentmothapa]

Imagine this on a Baleno, instantly turning it into a hothatch 🔥

[thekisokevin]

I really can't wait until someone makes the 6x6 G63 version on Jimny

[WalterAnderson-le]

I saw the three door a few months ago in Santo Domingo D.R. I own a full outfitted 2018 Jeep JK Rubicon. I would totally get rid of it for your turbo 5 door!