- Cal’s Motor has released the Beas+ L bodykit for the five-door Suzuki Jimny Nomade in Japan.
- Kit includes chrome bumpers, LED lighting, retro wheels and optional interior and suspension upgrades.
- Pricing including the vehicle starts at NZ$42,200, with the vehicle still packing a 1.5-litre engine with 77kW/134Nm.
Japanese classic car specialist Cal’s Motor is back with another vintage-flavoured remix of Suzuki’s cult-classic Jimny, this time giving the five-door version a bold American twist.
Dubbed the Beas+ L, the makeover blends retro off-roader attitude with clever modern touches, all without disturbing the mechanical bones underneath.
Based on the Japan-market Jimny Nomade, the Beas+ L takes inspiration from the K5 Blazer and other classic US 4x4s. Up front, a boxy chrome grille and rectangular LED headlights set the tone, flanked by a shiny new bumper and repositioned fog lights. The Suzuki badge is also gone, in its place is proudly etched Cal’s Motor lettering across the bonnet.
At the rear, the retro reversal continues. Circular LED taillights replace the stock rectangular ones and are now nestled in a chrome-plated bumper. There’s even an optional spare wheel cover to match.
The details that matter (if you can get one)
Optional goodies include Moon Chrome wheels on chunky all-terrains, leather-look seat covers, Cal's-branded floor mats, a 7-inch Alpine touchscreen, upgraded audio and a digital rearview mirror. The show car is painted in Orca Black Pearl 2, but Cal’s Motor has not disclosed the full colour palette just yet.
Under the bonnet, things are business as usual. The 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine still puts out 77kW and 134Nm, paired to either a five-speed manual or four-speed auto. A suspension lift kit is available for extra ground clearance and street presence - but no V8 growl here, just Suzuki’s dependable 4WD drivetrain doing its thing.
Beauty with a waitlist
The full Beas+ L package starts at ¥3,740,000 (around NZ$42,200), making it a notable step up from the base Jimny Nomade at the equivalent of around NZ$30k.
That said, getting your hands on one might be the real challenge, as demand for Jimnys still eclipses supply in Japan.Buyers willing to downsize can look to the three-door Beas+, which offers similar flair for a lower starting point.
Either way, it’s another reminder that the Jimny remains a blank canvas with surprisingly broad appeal, and now, a bit of old-school brawn.
