Suzuki Jimny Turned Into Mini Ford Bronco Lookalike

Japanese tuner Garage Ill has created a new body kit for the current-generation Suzuki Jimny, turning it into a miniatureFord Broncolookalike. This isn't the first time we've seen the Jimny used as a foundation to make a mini lookalike of another vehicle, asLiberty Walk previously announceda G-Class styling kit for therecord-setting mini off-roader.

The kit is called the "Bron55," which is pronounced as "Bron-go-go" in Japanese, a clever mix between the Bronco name and Garage Ill's Jet-Go-Go aero kits it sells for the Daihatsu Hijet kei truck.

To execute the transformation, it adds a Bronco-style unpainted ABS plastic grille to the Jimny's front fascia. This kit also includes a pair of round headlamps, daylight blinkers, corner markers, and various body panel stays. This can then be paired with a beefy Bronco-style bumper and a set of tow hooks. All of these, are like shrunken versions of the ones found on the real Ford Bronco.

Unfortunately, the Suzuki Jimny needed for the mini Ford Bronco kit is out of reach to the US market. All the more regrettable is the fact that the Bron55 kit itself is only sold in Japan. As a consolation, the kit is pretty affordable. For Jimny models with halogen lights, the grille & headlight set only costs around $ 1,069. The unpainted fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) bumper, meanwhile, costs $553. The company even sells a "value set" which already includes the grille, headlight set, and bumper for $ 1,475 for the halogen-equipped models and $ 1,652 for those with LED lights.

Another cool thing about this is that it looks like an easy clip-on job. Garage Ill, however, can also handle the installation - if one isn't too mechanically inclined. The buyer still has to paint the bits, but apparently, the company can provide that service, too.