30th November, 2005
Chrysler Jeep Australia has launched a new limited-production Wrangler
Golden Eagle just in time for summer.
The Golden Eagle, which has been introduced to meet record demand for the
iconic four-wheel-drive, comes complete with 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 $4,000 for
only $2,000 cost to the customer, this new limited edition Wrangler is bound for
success."
“Whether you are after a hugely capable off-roader, or a classic four seat
convertible for our upcoming Australian summer, Wrangler does the job, and the
Golden Eagle edition does it with even more style,” said Jenkins.
Based on the 4.0-litre, six-speed manual Sport model, the Wrangler Golden
Eagle features 15” x 7” 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 remarkably tough, two-toned seats.
A limited stock of 400 Wrangler Golden Eagles will be available, with the
model priced form $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 Wrangler year-to-date sales of 1,264 are up 67 per cent compared to last
year, and are poised to overtake the previous full year record of 1,458 sales,
set in 1997 – the vehicle’s first full year on sale. Such high demand for the
vehicle has elevated the Wrangler to Australia’s best selling soft-top.
Jeep Wrangler Golden Eagle available colours:
Black, midnight blue,
deep beryl green and stone white.
Pricing:
Wrangler Sport, 4.0-litre I-6, six-speed manual $29,990
Wrangler Sport, 4.0-litre I-6, four-speed auto $31,990
Wrangler Golden Eagle limited edition, 4.0-litre I-6, six-speed manual
$31,990
Wrangler Golden Eagle limited edition, 4.0-litre I-6, four-speed auto
$33,990
Current day TJ Wrangler Golden Eagle
and original CJ Wrangler Golden Eagle
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