Suzuki Jimny to get the Twisted treatment

North Yorkshire-based Twisted Automotive have announced plans to launch a bespoke modified Suzuki Jimny model

Twisted Automotive Suzuki Jimny

Twisted Automotive, famed for its bespoke Land Rover Defender creations, has announced plans to add a new model to its roster. 

Along with the classic Defender, the Thirsk-based outfit will offer conversions of the latest Suzuki Jimny.

It will be the first time in the company’s 21-year history that it has undertaken full conversions on vehicles other than the original Defender

But, as Charles Fawcett, founder and MD of Twisted, explains: “The much-loved Suzuki Jimny is a pure, proper little offroader. It’s evocative, engaging, and endearing. It’s almost a miniature Defender with similar architecture, driveline and analogue feel.”

Creating the ‘Little Twisted’

Twisted Automotive Suzuki Jimny

Exact details of what the Twisted conversion will include are yet to be confirmed. However, Charles Fawcett notes that each Jimny “will have more engaging handling and power delivery, utilising our Twisted wheel and tyre package along with honed progressive suspension.

“It will benefit from extensive soundproofing, upgraded media interface, audio system and our signature custom interior.”

Twisted has indicated that pricing for the complete Jimny conversion will be less than £50,000 (plus VAT). 

Initial models will be based upon the two-seater Jimny Light Commercial Vehicle version, but other variants have not been ruled out. 

Along with selling complete conversions, Twisted will also tweak and tailor customers’ vehicles.

Miniature tuning marvels

Twisted Automotive Suzuki Jimny

The fourth-generation Suzuki Jimny has already attracted plenty of attention from aftermarket tuners since being launched in 2018.

Not long after the Jimny made its debut, the Chelsea Truck Company announced a luxury version of the diminutive 4×4.

A host of modified Jimnys also took centre stage at the 2019 Tokyo Auto Salon, including a neat pick-up truck version

However, the Little D kit from Japanese tuning outfit DAMD may be the most relevant, given Twisted’s heritage. This bodykit allows a Jimny to be made into a miniature replica of the original Land Rover Defender. 

Twisted will announce final technical details, and pricing, for its Jimny creation later in 2023. Customers are invited to register their interest now in one of the limited build slots.

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