- Japan’s 70YO.70 kit transforms the Jimny into a Land Cruiser twin.
- Visual mods include grille, hood, headlights, vents, and taillights.
- Builds retain Jimny’s 1.5L engine with optional off-road upgrades.
If the new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ doesn’t quite scratch your itch for something smaller or more retro, a new styling kit out of Japan might hit the sweet spot. Based on the usual suspect, the Suzuki Jimny, the conversion transforms it into a pint-sized tribute to the legendary Land Cruiser 70 Series.
The kit goes by the name 70YO.70, which cheekily resembles “Toyota” from afar and also doubles as a reference to the 70 Series. It’s the work of Japanese specialist Jimmy Land, developed in collaboration with local tuner Garage Ill. Unlike most Suzuki-based conversions, this one doesn’t stop at a token grille swap, as it goes quite a bit further.
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Among the most noticeable changes is a chunkier hood, stamped with a 70YO.70 Destroyer badge on the side and topped off with an auxiliary rearview mirror. The bumper is borrowed from the Jimny Sierra, but the custom front grille, round LED headlights, and vintage-style turn signals are all shaped to mimic the refreshed Land Cruiser 70 Series.
Details That Sell the Illusion
The rest of the bodywork is largely carried over but the company added a few playful touches like extra vents on the profile, faux grilles on the rear end, and a new set of taillights. There’s also a non-functional AdBlue cover on the side of the hood, echoing the look of its diesel-powered inspiration, even though the Jimny only comes with a gasoline engine.
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The styling kit can be combined with off-road gear and accessories, for a more purposeful look. Optional add-ons include a snorkel, fresh alloy wheels wrapped in all-terrain rubber, and suspension upgrades to match. Judging from the available images, the five-door Jimny Nomad could also be eligible for the treatment, although so far it’s only been applied to the three-door variant.
Stock Engine Setup
Under the hood is the stock naturally aspirated 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 101 hp (75 kW / 102 PS). That’s about half the output of the 2.8-liter turbo diesel in the real Toyota, but the much lighter Suzuki makes up for it in weight, so performance shouldn’t be a concern. And if it is, there’s always the option to add a turbo kit later on.
Depending on the donor vehicle, power is sent to all four wheels through either a manual or automatic gearbox, both paired with a 4WD system.
Jimmy Land isn’t just showing off renderings either. A selection of fully built vehicles is already up for sale in Japan through their official site. They come in Sand Beige, White, and Black, with the black variant standing out thanks to its lifted ride height and more aggressive stance.
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According to the listing, the beige version carries a sticker price of ¥4,250,000 (roughly $28,000). For a customized Jimny Sierra with vintage flair and real off-road potential, it’s not an outrageous number.
So what do you think about the 70YO.70 Destroyer? Is this the best face swap for the Jimny or do you prefer earlier kits inspired by the Ford Bronco, the Land Rover Defender, or the Mercedes G-Class?
