Ever since its debut, the current-generation Suzuki Jimny has served as the ultimate blank canvas for 4WD enthusiasts. Its boxy, utilitarian frame makes it the perfect candidate for aesthetic customization.

Leading the charge in this retro-modding movement is Beyond Japan, a Japanese custom aftermarket parts builder that has established a stellar reputation for masterfully blending vintage car culture with modern off-road styling.

Among the most popular modifications among Jimny owners is a grille swap, which is one of the quickest ways to completely elevate the Jimny's rugged look.

Options span from aggressive modern designs to vintage retro styles, including popular choices like the Apio Iron Grille or Outclass Japan's retro face-lifts, which feature the classic, old-school style Suzuki font.

But Beyond Japan has established a reputation for masterfully blending vintage car culture with modern off-road styling, most famously highlighted by their Sunny Grille swap.

The Su11 conversion kit pays homage to the legendary, 70s to 80s era Nissan Sunny B110 pickup, instantly transforming the Jimny into a nostalgia-fueled vehicle.

The TE27 Corolla & Sprinter Trueno grille kits

Building on the massive wave of success generated by their Sunny kit, Beyond Japan has expanded its design catalog by shifting its inspiration from Nissan to classic Toyota performance models. Their latest releases bring the aggressive, twin-cam spirit of the 1970s TE27 platform to the Jimny via two distinct vintage designs.

Beyond Japan LE27 Kit

This variation replaces the standard Jimny front end with a fascia designed to replicate the historic TE27 Corolla Levin.

Featuring the iconic "smiley" grille layout with an S emblem at the center with simulated grille surrounds and round headlamp bezels, the grille brings a sporty, aggressive mesh texture that perfectly suits the Jimny's narrow frame.

Beyond Japan TE27 Kit

For fans of Toyota’s vintage styling, the TE27 kit adapts the classic face of the TE27 Sprinter Trueno.

This version swaps the Levin's smile for a distinctive, upturned grille shape with an S emblem at the center, with the familiar headlamp bezels, offering a slightly different but equally nostalgic configuration. 

A growing retro movement

Whether channeling the utilitarian B110 Sunny pickup or the motorsport heritage of Toyota's TE27 twin-cam variants, Beyond Japan has clearly mastered the art of the modern-retro grille swap. For Jimny owners looking to stand out in a sea of identical builds, these high-quality kits offer the ultimate blend of classic JDM history and modern off-road reliability.

What other vintage Toyota faces deserve a modern revival on the Jimny platform? Perhaps a “Bug Eye” KP61 Starlet or a 70s Corolla KE30 SR-5 inspired grille should be next on Beyond Japan's drawing board.