The Suzuki Jimny is no stranger to body kits that mimic iconic off-roaders, but a new creation from Japanese tuner C.
L. Link takes a different route.
This custom Jimny has been transformed to resemble the GMC Typhoon, a performance SUV from the 1990s.
C. L.
Link will showcase the vehicle at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January 2027.
Interestingly, the build is based on the four-door Jimny Nomade, even though the original Typhoon was a two-door model.
Retro Styling Cues
The front end receives the most attention, featuring square headlights with halogen bulbs instead of modern LEDs.
Turn signals flank the headlights, and additional lights are mounted on the bumper, mirroring the Typhoon's layout.
A blacked-out bumper houses square fog lights, while a custom badge reading 'UMC' replaces the GMC emblem.
The font closely mimics the original GMC lettering, though the meaning of UMC is unclear.
At the rear, vertical taillights now run alongside the tailgate, replacing the original low-mounted units.
C. L.
Link also added a unique tailgate and bumper, flared wheel arches, and 16-inch Union Rim wheels with Toyo Open Country H/T tires.
Bilstein dampers and lowering springs complete the suspension upgrades.
There is no word on whether engine modifications are planned.
Even with upgrades, the Jimny Nomade is unlikely to match the performance of the original GMC Typhoon, which used a turbocharged 4.3-liter V6 producing 280 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque.
That allowed the Typhoon to run the quarter-mile in 14.1 seconds.
By contrast, the current Suzuki Jimny has a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter inline-4 with 101 hp and 96 lb-ft of torque.
