I have a 3 door 2023 Jimmny myself, that I use for camping and touring Australia. It is a nice little thing. I believe there are reasons why Jimmnies don't have turbos. Increasing the power of a car involves revising the brake system, body, chassis, clutch, transmision, suspension, etc. They are simple rugged cars, easy and cheap to repair and maintain, and I think the provided engine is quite OK considering how the rest of the car behaves (great off-road, poorly on-road). Just reduce a couple of gears uphill and press the accelerator, the engine is quite rev-happy.
Such a great little platform. Have had a couple of GVs (in Aust they are the Grand Vitaras) and we took them everywhere - once I casually drove around a group of Defenders winching themselves up a steep slope (I offered them a tow - great sport!!) etc. Wherever we went, there was always a Jimny proving its off-road ability (and upsetting people in very expensive rigs!). Love the mods you've done and cheers from Sydney - Dave
Suzuki is SOOOO BLIND to the potential popularity of this car!!! Instead of making ALL the versions available WORLDWIDE, they REDUCE availability where it was sold (europe)!!! If they sold this world-wide they would not only sell like hotcakes, but they (Suzuki) could start a whole new branch of business JUST FOR THE CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS!!! I still can't believe NO ONE in the Suzuki management sees this!!!
It's not that simple, the lite version is only sold in Europe because of EU regulations. And speaking at least in the Australian market, Jimny's already sell like hotcakes and Susuki can't make enough to satisfy the Australian market yet, that's why they're not selling them world-wide, Susuki is far from blind about their popularity.
That’s amazing! Just what the Jimmy needs, the final piece to make it the coolest car ever :) I am frantically saving by up for one in the next few years, it’s my dream car. The availability of a turbo kit makes that dream even more appealing! Thank you for sharing
Incredible work. Now makes me want to have it again, like when it first came in with the second 3 door offering. 5 doors on a Jimny now will make even better sense.
Engine update is outstanding...from 130NM to 250 NM is excellent, hope the added turbo doesn't create any ongoing issue to the 4 stoke engine. I love this car except the standard 75kw, 130 nm offer. This does the job in most places but it feels very flat in normal driving..this upgrade is simply amazing, I love it... beautifully upgraded car for sure
Lekker rig and it will kill off-road. The suspension and turbo is surely to address the issues I think this vehicle has. But man! A new Jimny and 100K in extras puts you real close to, if not next to some 4x4 bakkies which offer more space inside, more utility, and probably still a better on-road driving experience. Each to their own. Still a nice a build.
@@ashleydaniels1132 I think that it is a 1.4 mile turbo. If I am right 104 kw and 220 nm. So agree that this would have made total sense plus could come with full warranty etc
@@MrCharlie1710 just double checked, 1462cc, technically a "1.5"... lol. but yeah, not sure why i thought T. DUH DUMB ME. SORRY., the hybrid has more though, that one uses the 1.4 turbo.
It's a pity there's no information available regarding the cost for the turbo conversation. Even if you google SG performance there are no details. Maybe they should start promoting it and explain what the kit included and the cost of the install.
Perhaps it's on purpose that there's little to no info. They could be waiting to have a 3rd party warrantee in place before going aggressive with advertising.
Read the comments…someone says R85k is what they told him when he called them… the problem with quoting prices on a website is often the exchange rate and shipping prices…they change so often….and they have to get updated and people expect a price they screenshotted 6 moths ago….frustrates me too, but an old school phone call usually gets a price…..
Fair enough! But i just wanted a ballpark....seems a lot but taking into account the price of a new car, its not bad. Thanks man.@erwinkruger-haye2698
I was having a thought that this should have been the standard power output for the 5 door Jimny. I think a lot of guys that was also disappointed when they released the 5 door jimny with the same engine output as the 3 door.
Very cool build, I love the turbo idea for it. I just can't justify the price for such a small 4x4, there are so many other options out there for that price second hand.. I get it though, it's a cool car and I would have one. Though, nimble, reliable and really capable off road.
Picked up my new jimny 1.5 this August...After driving the first day looked under the hood and noticed there was no turbo...It defiantly needs a turbo! Especially if you do a lot of highway driving.
Sincerely hope nobody does the performance upgrade without addressing suspension, wheels, tyres and brakes... That kind of power in such an unstable vehicle from stock is not safe.
Agreed, was thinking the same thing, also that Suzuki engine is common on the Suzuki range and some Toyotas too, so more people myt get tempted to do it on the likes of the Baleno.
I visited Japan earlier this year and understand where the Jimny comes from now. They don’t drive faster than 100km/h on their freeways. A turbo option/model will do really well if it was available.
@@RoamingHorizons-ZA 100 is more than enough infact anything over that is dangerous for that car, i just wish it reached 100 in 10-13 seconds instead of 2 days people would buy them more.
@@ishaqthkr 100km/h is enough and I prefer cruising between 110-120km/h myself. The Turbo is great for kicking in when you need to overtake or need that extra power.
Now 250nm torque, how did that affect towing capacity (along with upgraded suspension)? and tow ball specification? Normal Jimny tows 1300 kg with brakes (my model) what will this modified Jimny Tow, because I can get a good trailer around 1500 kg to 1700 kg and long Jimny also heavier./
thank you for the great video, could you pls share with me your Jimny"s total height after your modification including the total hight from ground with your roof platform. thanx
Engine handles it beautifully! Before the conversion you had the engine screaming in high RPM for in a lower gear for extra power, now the RPM is lower with more power without gearing down.
Hi there! Your Jimny looks fantastic! I have a few questions and would really appreciate your insights: 1. Are those tyres really 215/75 R15? They look bulkier than a typical 215 to me. I have a 5-door Jimny and found the 215s too small, so I upgraded to 235/75 MT tyres. However, even with the upgrade, the edges of my tyres stay within the fender flares. I noticed your tyres extend beyond the fender flares-how is that possible? Are you using negative offset rims or wheel spacers? If so, could you share the offset details? 2. What’s the total cost of installing the turbo kit? 3. Is the Jimny’s engine, transmission, and differential capable of handling 250Nm of torque? Have you upgraded any of the engine internals? Thanks in advance!
That's what it always needed, more power! But I'm concerned about strength of components due to the additional strain. Do suzukis come with strong enough con rods, gearboxes to handle the extra power? I do hope so, I hope they have already been doing in in japan without any issues
Life hack: buy a Grand Vitara (a handsome car in most aspects), give Jamie a call to turbocharge it, and go off to live your best life. It'd be interesting to know how the turbo conversion affects fuel economy.
Are you happy with the Indian build quality? I hope it's similarly good to the made in Japan 3 door models. Nicely modified car. Everything helps to improve it's off road ability. That Turbo kit massively improves the power and torque output.
The build quality of the Japan built Jimnys is not that good, l have never seen a modern vehicle rust so quickly and extensively but that could be due to the English weather, but also the paint finish is very poor especially on the underside and in the engine bay.
In South Africa it is illegal to fit any additional type of led lights to a car. No additional lights can be fitted above the bonnet line and no lights my cross the center line of the car.
Hello, In terms of wheel spacing, this seems to run wider than I would expect with the BF 215/75R15 tires and Tough Dog suspension. Is it due to the steel rims, or did you fit spacers as well-or nothing at all?
Hello there have you put tyre spacer in your car… if so do you recommend it coz it does looks like there is a perfect amount of offset from the wheel arch
I drove behind this car today on my way to Greenstone Leroy Merlin. It looks really impressive. Well done.
Thanks for the compliment!
I'm moving back home after a few years in Europe, I'm seriously considering getting a Jimny after watching this.
The Jimny just makes me smile when I see one.
Yes and I would love to smile everyday. Someday...
the man talking about the turbo looks like a baby mad scientist and I'm here for it
That Turbo Kit looks so OEM
Done really neat indeed!
I have a 3 door 2023 Jimmny myself, that I use for camping and touring Australia. It is a nice little thing. I believe there are reasons why Jimmnies don't have turbos. Increasing the power of a car involves revising the brake system, body, chassis, clutch, transmision, suspension, etc. They are simple rugged cars, easy and cheap to repair and maintain, and I think the provided engine is quite OK considering how the rest of the car behaves (great off-road, poorly on-road). Just reduce a couple of gears uphill and press the accelerator, the engine is quite rev-happy.
His car is probably very heavy
This is the best looking Jimny build I've seen so far!
Such a great little platform. Have had a couple of GVs (in Aust they are the Grand Vitaras) and we took them everywhere - once I casually drove around a group of Defenders winching themselves up a steep slope (I offered them a tow - great sport!!) etc. Wherever we went, there was always a Jimny proving its off-road ability (and upsetting people in very expensive rigs!). Love the mods you've done and cheers from Sydney - Dave
Suzuki is SOOOO BLIND to the potential popularity of this car!!!
Instead of making ALL the versions available WORLDWIDE, they REDUCE availability where it was sold (europe)!!!
If they sold this world-wide they would not only sell like hotcakes, but they (Suzuki) could start a whole new branch of business JUST FOR THE CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS!!!
I still can't believe NO ONE in the Suzuki management sees this!!!
No Corporation listens to their customers, they have got to the stage, where they tell you what you want.
It's not that simple, the lite version is only sold in Europe because of EU regulations. And speaking at least in the Australian market, Jimny's already sell like hotcakes and Susuki can't make enough to satisfy the Australian market yet, that's why they're not selling them world-wide, Susuki is far from blind about their popularity.
Awesome stuff! It's great to see our tail lights in action all around the world!
The best looking tail light upgrade out there!
That’s amazing! Just what the Jimmy needs, the final piece to make it the coolest car ever :) I am frantically saving by up for one in the next few years, it’s my dream car. The availability of a turbo kit makes that dream even more appealing! Thank you for sharing
You won’t regret it! Like you said, making a cool car even cooler!😎🤙🏻
Incredible work. Now makes me want to have it again, like when it first came in with the second 3 door offering.
5 doors on a Jimny now will make even better sense.
Wow just phoned them now. R85k awesome upgrade
New brakes and turbo that is
Thanks for this
@@jacquescoetsee7438 How much is Turbo fitted?
All the other extras your pushing now R600 000 might just as well buy a second hand bakkie for R500 000 and save.
Outstanding work SG Performance
Super impressed with SG Performance!!
Remind me of Twisted in the UK.
Just bought my first Jimny..3dr 2024 in NZ....would love the turbo option!
And here's me sitting in an European country knowing I will never own a 5 door Jimny because they are not selling them here :((((
Amen
Don't worry brother, Jimny 3 door is manufactured in India but not sold in India.
@@djr3386why not ???
You'll, once it's launched in electric.
@@pajeetkumar1645because Thar already has 3 door in the Indian Car Market so it would be a failure.
Imagine this on a Baleno, instantly turning it into a hothatch 🔥
I really can't wait until someone makes the 6x6 G63 version on Jimny
Engine update is outstanding...from 130NM to 250 NM is excellent, hope the added turbo doesn't create any ongoing issue to the 4 stoke engine. I love this car except the standard 75kw, 130 nm offer. This does the job in most places but it feels very flat in normal driving..this upgrade is simply amazing, I love it... beautifully upgraded car for sure
This car looks amazing
Thank you for your compliment!
I wished we could get the 5dr in the UK.
That Jimny of yours is amazing. It looks the poodles undercarriage, I love it!
Very impressive and a very sensible specification!
Lekker rig and it will kill off-road. The suspension and turbo is surely to address the issues I think this vehicle has. But man! A new Jimny and 100K in extras puts you real close to, if not next to some 4x4 bakkies which offer more space inside, more utility, and probably still a better on-road driving experience. Each to their own. Still a nice a build.
I've seen the white 3 door Jimny with the G63 kit. It was dope. I'd love to see the same in 5 door.
I’ve seen a reel of one, maybe you can google it.
This modified version looks great!
Suzuki should have had the 2.4 engine or this as a standard as the Normal 1.5 is just not enough… this makes great sense.
or the 1.5T Vitara engine. would have made more sense.
@@ashleydaniels1132aren't they using the same engine in Baleno,Fronx, Vitara, Ciazi and Jimny
@@ashleydaniels1132 I think that it is a 1.4 mile turbo. If I am right 104 kw and 220 nm.
So agree that this would have made total sense plus could come with full warranty etc
@@MrCharlie1710 just double checked, 1462cc, technically a "1.5"... lol. but yeah, not sure why i thought T. DUH DUMB ME. SORRY., the hybrid has more though, that one uses the 1.4 turbo.
He knows his story 😮🎉🎉
Tail lights looks like it belongs to a G-Wagon
There is actually a kit that makes it look like a mini G wagon
Loving everything about this car..
It's a pity there's no information available regarding the cost for the turbo conversation. Even if you google SG performance there are no details. Maybe they should start promoting it and explain what the kit included and the cost of the install.
Perhaps it's on purpose that there's little to no info. They could be waiting to have a 3rd party warrantee in place before going aggressive with advertising.
Read the comments…someone says R85k is what they told him when he called them… the problem with quoting prices on a website is often the exchange rate and shipping prices…they change so often….and they have to get updated and people expect a price they screenshotted 6 moths ago….frustrates me too, but an old school phone call usually gets a price…..
Fair enough! But i just wanted a ballpark....seems a lot but taking into account the price of a new car, its not bad. Thanks man.@erwinkruger-haye2698
It’s really outstanding what they have achieved, i would now buy a Jimny just for that turbo conversion
Looks very cool and functional.
First mod for me would be diff locks,front-centre-rear,then the rest 😊
A centre diff lock? On a Jimny... lol clueless.
@@Dave68254 why?just asking because honestly i do not know
I was having a thought that this should have been the standard power output for the 5 door Jimny. I think a lot of guys that was also disappointed when they released the 5 door jimny with the same engine output as the 3 door.
Very cool build, I love the turbo idea for it. I just can't justify the price for such a small 4x4, there are so many other options out there for that price second hand.. I get it though, it's a cool car and I would have one. Though, nimble, reliable and really capable off road.
Picked up my new jimny 1.5 this August...After driving the first day looked under the hood and noticed there was no turbo...It defiantly needs a turbo! Especially if you do a lot of highway driving.
wow this is nice
love how the BOT is done too
Hoping this comes to Australia!
If it does I'm definitely buying a jimny 5 door
Now I think I want one
So SG performance can make a baleno faster😮
👀👀
That would be lekker !!
Nice to see a ute version of this
Nice suzi, to my eye, it looks like your "roo/bull" bar has slipped down, oh well, each to their own, great car, thanks.
Nice work, costs of the modifications?
How much mileage r u getting after modification?
nice. its like if mini cooper had perfected an overlanding vehicle
Sincerely hope nobody does the performance upgrade without addressing suspension, wheels, tyres and brakes... That kind of power in such an unstable vehicle from stock is not safe.
Agreed, was thinking the same thing, also that Suzuki engine is common on the Suzuki range and some Toyotas too, so more people myt get tempted to do it on the likes of the Baleno.
why do you think is unstable? look for moose test videos
@@rodentit is unstable onroad. Adding more power just wilk deepen this
@@kruczysyn1994 just drive it like a suv, not like a sports car.
Incredible work with the aesthetics and performance of the Jimny, personally I really liked the bumper protector, anyone know who sells it?
Can we have a breakdown of the costs?
Impressive turbo kit especially considering that the engine internals are unchanged.
Key words; Modifying it making it yours.
Great info....Jimny already has cult status. Awesome vehicle.
If you don’t own one, you won’t understand! Definitely a cult!😁
Price?
The turbo only option is in the region of 75/85k if I am correct.
Brilliant upgrade
@@MrCharlie1710 including the tune?
5 doors Jimny are for sale in the Czech Republic
SOUTH AFRICANS ARE SO CREATIVE WOW
Good Car for Adventure in every place. i like 👍👍
Nice looking rig
Just Amazing ❤
too bad we can't have the Jimny in UK anymore :(
how much does that turbo kit cost? Most beautiful Jimny build I've seen so far, well done!
I’m not a fan of the 5-door but this one looks good, and I find 8:29 the turbo an interesting idea.
The Jimny that should have come out of the factory like.
I visited Japan earlier this year and understand where the Jimny comes from now. They don’t drive faster than 100km/h on their freeways. A turbo option/model will do really well if it was available.
@@RoamingHorizons-ZA 100 is more than enough infact anything over that is dangerous for that car, i just wish it reached 100 in 10-13 seconds instead of 2 days people would buy them more.
@@ishaqthkr 100km/h is enough and I prefer cruising between 110-120km/h myself. The Turbo is great for kicking in when you need to overtake or need that extra power.
Now 250nm torque, how did that affect towing capacity (along with upgraded suspension)? and tow ball specification? Normal Jimny tows 1300 kg with brakes (my model) what will this modified Jimny Tow, because I can get a good trailer around 1500 kg to 1700 kg and long Jimny also heavier./
thank you for the great video, could you pls share with me your Jimny"s total height after your modification including the total hight from ground with your roof platform. thanx
How does fitting the turbo affect fitting a long-range fuel tank? Great work guys.
What’s the numbers like nm torque and HP after the turbo upgrade?
That modification is so neat! 💪🏼
Cool jimny
Nice looking Jimny Love it.
Thank you!
Great video, but when you can easily fit a throttle controller how much difference does it turbo make you feel while. Acceleration or overtaking?
Great SIR 🎉🎉🎉
It really looks amazing
Thanks so much!
130 kw sounds really nice in such a small car. THAT should be the standard.
I loveeeee... your car wow it really looks great
Looks awesome!! How does the everything around the engine handle the around 75% power upgrade ?
Engine handles it beautifully! Before the conversion you had the engine screaming in high RPM for in a lower gear for extra power, now the RPM is lower with more power without gearing down.
How does this affect the manual gearbox? Is the Jimny still trackable or does it feel like you need more gears?
Looks amazingly fun to drive! did you time your takeoff from 0/100kmh difference with and WO the turbo kit?
It would be great to know the cost of the build
Very cool 👍
What front grill do you have? Tactical badge looks great!
Hi there! Your Jimny looks fantastic! I have a few questions and would really appreciate your insights:
1. Are those tyres really 215/75 R15? They look bulkier than a typical 215 to me. I have a 5-door Jimny and found the 215s too small, so I upgraded to 235/75 MT tyres. However, even with the upgrade, the edges of my tyres stay within the fender flares. I noticed your tyres extend beyond the fender flares-how is that possible? Are you using negative offset rims or wheel spacers? If so, could you share the offset details?
2. What’s the total cost of installing the turbo kit?
3. Is the Jimny’s engine, transmission, and differential capable of handling 250Nm of torque? Have you upgraded any of the engine internals?
Thanks in advance!
Definitely 215’s.. but I have 30mm spacers on also which make them look ‘wider’.
Awesome work guy's keep it up
Thank you!
Steel rims are a great choice.
do u need to forged piston and engine when u put the turbo ??
That's what it always needed, more power! But I'm concerned about strength of components due to the additional strain. Do suzukis come with strong enough con rods, gearboxes to handle the extra power? I do hope so, I hope they have already been doing in in japan without any issues
Anyone else feel like they were watching the news? 🎶😂 1:46
That ENCA jingle
Suzuki needs to put the 1.4 boosterjet in this. Heck even the 1l boosterjet would do...
Life hack: buy a Grand Vitara (a handsome car in most aspects), give Jamie a call to turbocharge it, and go off to live your best life.
It'd be interesting to know how the turbo conversion affects fuel economy.
The fuel consumption depends on your drive style. At the moment I get 9.9km/L. If you drive like Jamie, it will be less!🤣
Will this turbo kit fit the Suzuki Fronx?
excellent
Hoekom is jou kar so klein?
Want hy Jimny.
😂😂
Wish they shared costs for all the upgrades
R85 000
Hello I drive the new Jimny as 2door version. How is about a super charger. My dealer told me there is a compressor for it.
No info on what happens to the catalytic convertor, and no info on fuel consumption either? Long term reliability?
Is there still a catalytic converter in place and will the converted engine mods still retain its Euro 6 emissions compliance?
Are you happy with the Indian build quality? I hope it's similarly good to the made in Japan 3 door models. Nicely modified car. Everything helps to improve it's off road ability. That Turbo kit massively improves the power and torque output.
The build quality of the Japan built Jimnys is not that good, l have never seen a modern vehicle rust so quickly and extensively but that could be due to the English weather, but also the paint finish is very poor especially on the underside and in the engine bay.
@@clooperman3745 No such problem here in Australia. I'm guessing it's the salt on your roads.
Which brand bumper grill is this ? Any buying Link
Turbo upgrade coming to Australia?
In South Africa it is illegal to fit any additional type of led lights to a car. No additional lights can be fitted above the bonnet line and no lights my cross the center line of the car.
Hello,
In terms of wheel spacing, this seems to run wider than I would expect with the BF 215/75R15 tires and Tough Dog suspension. Is it due to the steel rims, or did you fit spacers as well-or nothing at all?
I have 30mm spacers on also
Hello there have you put tyre spacer in your car… if so do you recommend it coz it does looks like there is a perfect amount of offset from the wheel arch
Is the infortainment screen stock, or was it also replaced?
It’s standard on this specific model yes.