Jimny XL NANO-D 2026
This is my 20th 4×4!
I need a daily driver which must also be able to take me fishing and weekend camping too. And I’ve selected the Suzuki Jimny XL as the platform. And I’ll build an Aussie version of DAMD’s Jimny Little-Defender.
Is Jimny a ‘real’ 4×4? Is it too small? Let’s find out . . .
The Story
I buy a brand new Jimny XL from a local dealer. Using mostly Australian family businesses, I create the NANO-D
Modelled after the Japanese concept called, Little Defender.
I'm building a daily driver and a weekend off-roader.
Viewer Numbers
This project began March 2026. The project consists of fewer videos because of YouTube’s tendency to skip recommends for videos in series. So instead, two major videos. The big one due for release October 2026, with the entire build from delivery to fantastic. So far, from March to September 2026, three video have enjoyed 183K views plus significant reel views on Instagram.
Brand/product partners
Springs & shocks: Superior Engineering
Drag link and steering rod: Superior Engineering
100 a/h slimline LiFePo4 battery: Amptron
DC electrical NANO hub: Egon.com.au
DC-DC charger: Amptron (new product on trial)
Solar MPPT: Amptron
Wheel rims: ROH
Front Grille Little Defender: DAMD
Light bar: Lazer Lamps 18″ Elite+
Tyres: Toyo AT 235/75R15
Spare wheel mount: KAON
Rear window basket: KAON
Organisers: KAON
Draw system: Splinter 4×4 Solutions
Roof Rack: Tracklander
Seat Covers: Takla (South Africa)
Bull-bar: Offroad Animal Predator
Big build video release: Late October 2026
