Sporting the fabulous registration plates: MISS ZOOK in hot pink, Brooke Bates was proud to show off her first brand new car. A self-confessed lover of performance cars, Brooke describes her Jimny as “a breath of fresh air”.
The super cool registration plates were a Christmas present from her partner. Brooke was able to secure her Jimny in the perfect mix of colour, model and transmission.
So, when she’s not cruising the roads in a high-powered performance car, you’ll probably find Brooke and her family heading to fantastic locations to take more outstanding photos like this one at right.
Evie is a 30-year-old Graphic Designer who grew up on Bribie Island and now calls the Gold Coast home. She loves nothing more than loading up her Jimny with her little Kelpie, Indie, and disappearing into the beach or bush. Having camped since she was tiny, the Jimny has given her the kind of freedom she has always craved. Along the way, she illustrates her adventures and turns them into stickers, with one of her Moreton Island illustrations even being turned into a shirt print by TradeMutt.
When it comes to her Jimny, Evie simply calls her “Jimny.” She did, however, create a sticker for the back window that reads “Evie, Indie and Jimny.” Her partner is still a little salty about not making it into the illustration, but that’s a story for another day.
One of Evie’s most memorable Jimny adventures was a trip to Binghi Station near Stanthorpe. She had booked a stunning Hipcamp site with its own private gorge, located deep in remote country and well beyond mobile reception. What she hadn’t anticipated were the challenging access tracks—steep downhill rock descents carved out by larger four-wheel drives. The Jimny had to forge her own path. It was the most technically demanding driving Evie had ever undertaken. Without reception, there was no opportunity to call her dad for advice, so she had to trust her instincts and back herself. There were more than a few tears along the way, but the reward was an incredibly scenic and isolated destination unlike anywhere she had experienced before. It remains a trip she will never forget.
While no single Jimny build stands out as the ultimate dream rig, Evie is always slowing down to check out other Jimnys she spots on the road. She loves seeing how people have customised them and is constantly finding inspiration for her own setup. Whether it’s a clever dog window arrangement or another practical touring modification, she’s quick to save ideas to her ever-growing Mega Jimny wishlist.
At the top of Evie’s travel bucket list is a road trip to the Red Dog statue in Dampier, Western Australia. It has long been a dream to take Indie there. Having previously travelled the Pilbara Wanderer tracks, she knows how special the region is, but sharing the experience with Indie would make it even more meaningful. Closer to home, she and Indie are heading to Uluru for a nine-day adventure in July. Given more annual leave, she would have loved to drive the entire distance from the Gold Coast. One day, she plans to complete the full journey in the Jimny.
When it comes to off-road recommendations, K’gari (Fraser Island) sits firmly at the top of Evie’s list. There is nowhere quite like it. The sandy tracks are a perfect playground for a Jimny, and with iconic destinations such as Lake McKenzie, the Maheno Wreck, Eli Creek and the Champagne Pools, there is no shortage of places to explore. Dingoes are a common sight across the island, adding to the experience. Evie recommends carrying the appropriate recovery gear and knowing how to use it. While the Jimny is capable of handling most situations, preparation goes a long way in ensuring every adventure remains enjoyable.
The Lego Jimny idea came to Jacob instantly.
The first time he saw his Jimny fully loaded with mods and accessories, it reminded him of a Lego car he had as a kid. From that moment on, the Jimny was officially named “Lego” — and honestly, nothing else was ever going to fit.
The name makes perfect sense too. Like actual Lego, the Jimny is endlessly customizable. The roof platform alone has five different setups depending on the trip, while the rear can transform between touring, storage, and family-duty mode — including space for his son’s baby seat. It’s basically a life-sized Technic set with registration plates.
Jacob’s also quick to admit he can’t take much credit for the build itself. The team at Pride Auto and Nick from MegaJimny handled the hard work while Jacob specialised in the highly demanding role of buying more accessories.
But Lego wasn’t built just to look good parked at the servo. As a volunteer with the NSW State Emergency Service, Jacob regularly drives unlit country roads, and the lighting setup has already saved him from several unwanted close encounters with Australia’s wildlife.
And somehow, the mod list is still growing.
Before Lego tackles K’gari for the first time in August, more upgrades are already planned — because owning a Jimny apparently means developing a permanent and financially irresponsible addiction to accessories. There’s also a secret vinyl project in the works that promises to give Lego a fresh new look.
Maddy (@maddy.mengel) is a colour lving creative, who loves a good hike, camping under the stars and going on an adventure with Luna (her doggo). Maddy joined the Jimny community last July and has loved being part ot it! Her first modification was her custom artwork wrap which she made from scratch & she is driving a piece of artwork on wheels! It start conversations, puts a smile on the dial and brings colours onto the streets.
She has nicknamed her Jimny ‘confetti’ but it’s also adopted the name ‘rainbow’ and ‘jellybean’.
Her most memorable experience in the Jimny was learning to 4×4 on the beach and in the dirt.
Maddy thinks the most drool-worthy Jimny rigs is hers… she said she’s joking… is she?! She said there is so many, how is she meant to choose?!
On Maddy’s local drive bucket list is Mount Mee! And her local recommendation is Gordon Country – it has a beginner track for newbies to the 4×4 world and is also dog friendly!
While Jimny owners are used to strong local aftermarket support, a new genuine Suzuki accessory has now made its way to us — the “Back Door Stopper”.
It allows the rear door to open and lock into position in a single motion, making access much easier in tight spaces like garages, carparks or off-road camps. A small but very practical addition that shows Suzuki’s attention to everyday usability.
While Australians can walk into a Suzuki dealership and drive home relatively hassle-free in a Jimny, our friends in the UK have a very different experience. The little off-roader is no longer stocked there in the same way, meaning enthusiasts often have to wait for imported vehicles to arrive.
And for one diehard Suzuki enthusiast in the Cotswolds, the wait was only the start of the story. His Jimny, nicknamed “Gizmo” arrived in the UK by transporter in 2019
Many genuine Suzuki accessories sold in Japan, Russia and India never officially make it to UK dealers, forcing owners to import them privately at huge expense. Gizmo’s owner spent years hunting down factory parts from overseas suppliers and international dealerships to create one of the most unique Jimnys in Britain.
Gizmo’s claim to fame is a genuine illuminated Suzuki grille badge from the Japanese accessories catalogue, believed to be the only one fitted to a UK Jimny. At night, the badge glows softly as Gizmo cruises through the narrow lanes and honey-stone villages of the Cotswolds.
And unlike many modern builds designed for social media attention, Gizmo’s story is deeply personal.
Its owner has been working on Suzuki since 1979 and in the automotive trade since 1978. Over the decades he has owned everything from LJ80s and SJ410s to SJ413s and a JB43 Jimny he still drives today while servicing Suzuki throughout the Cotswolds.
Gizmo itself has become something of a local celebrity, regularly photographed around picturesque villages.
When it’s not exploring back roads, the Jimny accompanies its owner to a local heritage railway where he volunteers, while continuing a lifelong obsession with collecting Suzuki brochures, models and memorabilia from around the world.
Because this isn’t just another modified Jimny. It’s the result of decades spent around Suzuki’s, years spent sourcing impossible-to-find parts, and one owner determined to build the ultimate Jimny despite the challenges of owning one in the UK.
We’ve previously featured photos taken by Windsor Suen… and he’s one of our favourites.
It’s a wonderful shot that you can ‘reflect’ on how gorgeous the Jimny really is.
Windsor is from Brisbane’s northside and modestly describes himself as a “Hobby photographer”.
Well, we think that if he drives his Suzuki Jimny anywhere near as well as he drives his camera, then we’re going to see him in some pretty wild and interesting places.
Indian car content platform, CarToq is featuring a wildly reworked Jimny conversion (at right) with a makeover parts list that apparently costs around the same price as the car. Inspiration is the Mercedes G-Wagon which has formed the basis of a number of similar products. This one even includes some chassis modifications to accommodate the new bolt-on parts which includes grille, bonnet, fenders, headlamps and front and rear bumpers.
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