Golden Eagle tops Wrangler range

Jeep has launched a new limited-production Wrangler Golden Eagle Down Under. The latest limited edition Wrangler, here in time for summer, omes complete with what Jeep describes as "exclusive styling and bold graphics based on the classic and highly popular late-1970s Wrangler CJ Golden Eagle sold in North America."

"The Jeep Wrangler is a firm favourite in Australia and our limited edition model’s really hit a cord with our customer’s, delivering a superb value statement.” said Gerry Jenkins, managing director, Chrysler Jeep Australia.

“With a modern version of the look that made the original Golden Eagle one of the most prized and rarest of birds and added equipment value of over $4000 for only $2000 cost to the customer, this new limited edition Wrangler is bound for success.

Based on the 4.0-litre, six-speed manual Sport model, the Wrangler Golden Eagle features 7 x 15-inch alloy wheels, a premium sound system with CD player and seven speakers including a subwoofer, painted brushed stainless steel-look centre console, dual top roof (including soft and hard top option), auto dimming mirror, compass, leather wrapped steering wheel, cruise control and side steps.

The Wrangler Golden Eagle is easily identified by unique badging and embroidered markings on its two-toned seats.

A limited stock of 400 Wrangler Golden Eagles will be available in black, midnight blue, deep beryl green and stone white. Model pricing kicks off from $31,990, for the six-speed manual.

While the original CJ Golden Eagle special edition wasn’t imported locally, a number of Jeep enthusiasts in Australia have kitted their Wrangler’s with the decals and accents that made this limited edition so popular in North America.

Jeep says its Wrangler year-to-date sales of 1264 are up 67 per cent compared to last year. The model is poised to overtake the previous full year record of 1458 sales, set in 1997.