It's no secret that the fourth-gen Suzuki Jimny has built a reputation as a baby G63 - the boxy design means the tiny Japanese offroader reminds everybody of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Despite the styling similarities and the offroading nature of the two machines, there are still plenty of aspects that set them apart. However, this doesn't mean tuners won't play the said card when playing with the little Suzuki.
In fact, there are body kits out there that will turn your your Jimny into a small-scale Mercedes-AMG G63. And while certain aficionados find this hilarious, others embrace it and install the said bits on their Suzukis.
However, the G63 isn't just defined by its look. You see, the exhaust, with its side tips and its growl, is a defining feature of the Affalterbach-massaged Gelandewagen.
Speaking of which, it's no secret that the range-topping G-Klasse isn't as badass-sounding as it used to be. You see, back in the days of the supercharged G55 AMG, the soundtrack of the Merc used to rival thunderstorms. Things got gradually downtuned to make the car more fit for longer journeys, when one's ears would get tired of all the bass. And while that's alright, it feels like the voice all-new incarnation of the G63 is a bit soft, at least for my taste.
Returning to the Suzuki Jimny, I've brought along an aftermarket exhaust that makes its tiny four-cylinder engine sound like a menace.
Sure, the 1.5-liter unit may only develop a little over 100 horses, but the mix between its natural aspiration and this non-restrictive exhaust means its soundtrack is the kind the please the ear.
The hardware comes from Fi Exhaust, with the Taiwan-based aftermarket developer offering some of the loudest pieces out there.
Oh and yes, the side tips are present, hence the "baby G63" aura of the machine, which can be sampled in the piece of footage below.
Update:Here's a Chinese bodykit that transforms the Jimny into a 2019 G63 without any regard for copyright whatsoever.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
Would you like AUTOEVOLUTION to send you notifications?
Google News