Suzuki got tired of letting aftermarket companies
steal the limelight with the new Jimny so the automaker brought two custom
concepts based on its tiny off-roader to the Tokyo Auto Salon. The Jimny
Sierra Pickup Style and Jimny Survive studies look even better in the metal.
The former is based on the widebody Jimny Suzuki sells in Europe and other
markets while the latter uses the Jimny Kei car as a starting point.
The pickup envisions a retro-styled, pint-sized
workhorse that even features wooden panels on the sides. It also has a very
colorful cabin with plaid seats — only two of them because the rear bench got
ditched to make room for the truck bed. Despite that, there’s still some
storage space behind the seats.
Suzuki doesn’t mention the payload but the bed seems
larger than what one would expect from such a small vehicle. Suzuki sees the
Jimny Sierra Pickup Style as a lifestyle pickup targeting people who enjoy DIY
activities.
As for the Jimny Survive, it’s an adventure-focused
model equipped with an outer roll cage, steel protective plates on the fenders,
steel front skid plate, and a steel front bumper equipped with a winch and tow
hooks.
The tiny off-roader also features protections for
the headlights and taillights, a tailgate-mounted ladder, and a bunch of
accessories on the roof including a shovel. The aftermarket wheels shod with
off-road tires round off the exterior tweaks. As for the interior, it features
seats with fur bolsters at the front and no rear seats. The rear compartment is
used for storage and maybe sleep for those who are flexible enough to fit.
Suzuki says the Jimny Survive is designed to “run
through nature even under extreme conditions” — despite the fact that it only
packs a 64hp 0.66-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine. It’s
described as a “reliable companion” that satisfies the adventurous spirit of
the Jimny driver.
The carmaker didn’t mention any plans to build the
concepts but the Jimny Survive seems a safer bet than the pickup.
