WPL 1/10 Suzuki Jimny JA11

[Undead Jeeper]

This appears to be a collaborative project under the WPL-Japan moniker. It is a second generation Suzuki Jimny (in North American and other markets, it was known as the Samurai or Katana to name a few).
It's an officially licensed product with realistic emblems. In the typical WPL model lineup, this is known as the C-74 model. It looks like the prototype is running on WPL V3 tires.

There is no *optional leaf spring suspension*, it comes standard.

There is a countdown timer on the site which states it is due around October 31st (Japanese market release) :

https://raywood.jp/pages/jimny-c74-sp

RAYWOOD Co., Ltd. provides full support as an authorized Japanese distributor.


Product specifications (vehicle body)

・Scale: 1/10
・Total length: Approximately 360mm
・Overall width: Approximately 140mm
・Wheelbase: 188mm
・Tire diameter: Approximately 72mm
・Motor size: 260 size
・Battery: 7.4V 500mAh
・Available colors: Blue Grey, Coyote, Olive

Manufacturer's suggested retail price: 12,800 yen (or about 85.61 in US Dollars)

・RC car
・Transmitter
・7.4V battery for driving
・USB charging cable
・Operating instructions
・Japanese original sticker
・Japanese original miniature brand sticker

*Transmitter batteries (AA batteries x 2) are sold separately.

Adopts an actual car-like structure throughout, including the ladder frame structure traditionally used in the actual Suzuki Jimny.
The adoption of a leaf suspension mechanism and the rigid axle, which is durable and has excellent running performance, are also reproduced.

In terms of even more detailed details, we have adopted a mechanism that is similar to the actual vehicle, such as supporting the leaf spring with a shackle that actually functions.

Can be repaired and customized.
WPL's biggest feature is its abundance of custom parts. In the unlikely event of damage, we have spare parts available and can be repaired.
You can also customize the tires, wheels, and exterior just like a real car, so you can create your own original car body.

Car has been in development for about 3 years.








This is all I know so far. More to come.

[Undead Jeeper]

Videos, all in Japanese but auto-translate seems to work well enough:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erf8v14Yw9g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2BPrmHrFR0