One-off turbocharged Suzuki Jimny pick-up makes global debut

Italian company Z.Mode has transformed the pint-sized Suzuki Jimny off-roader into a turbo-charged pick-up ute.

Published on the company's Instagram page, the Jimny pick-up pocket-rocket has been dubbed the “Golden Queen”and is a special-edition one-off build showcasing the talents of the Z.Mode crew.

The Jimny is only sold in Europe in two-seat guise due to strict emissions regulations, so the job of converting the vehicle from small SUV to ute was a matter of scrapping the roofline from above the B-pillar without having to clear a second row of seats.

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An internal structural roll bar was then installed behind the front pews, and it was connected to the rear bulkhead, floor and ladder-frame chassis. The material used for the tray bed consists of a shockproof and UV-resistant ABS/ASA plastic compound.

Space in the rear tray may appear a little tight, but the design means the Z.Mode team eliminated any rear overhang, and in doing so improved the vehicle’s on- and off-road characteristics.

Approach, breakover and departure angles are improved over stock – 51°/38°/60° versus 37°/28°/49°, and the vehicle comes with diff protectors and heavy-duty shafts. A detachable anti-roll bar can be equipped for rock-crawling duties.

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By adding a turbo kit – consisting of a Garrett T25 turbine, manifolds, injectors and an intercooler – the Jimny pick-up now makes 125kW and 270Nm, up from the 75kW and 130Nm it makes in stock turbo-less form. It’s paired to a five-speed manual gearbox and runs to all four wheels.

Golden features scattered throughout the build link back to its “Golden Queen” nomenclature, including; a scratch-resistant “golden black” wrap, golden alloy wheels and golden exterior stripes. On the inside, golden seams are stitched into the dark leather and alcantara upholstery, and a “Golden Queen” logo is embroidered on the seat headrests.

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Z.Mode says on its Instagram page the Jimny was built in memory of its founder, Giuseppe Quintavalli, who recently passed away at the age of 75.

While this may be a one-off special, Z.Mode offers a range of conversion options for the Suzuki Jimny, including the NEXT pick-up conversion.