Jeep bumps range appeal with Blackhawk Edition models

Jeep Australia has delivered ramped-up curb appeal with the launch of the latest Blackhawk Edition across all models in the range except the Cherokee. The all black treatment applies high-gloss black accents inside and out across the Compass, Patriot, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler models.

“Street appeal is a consideration for many Jeep buyers,” said Fiat Chrysler Australia President and CEO Ms Veronica Johns. “Inclusions in the Blackhawk Edition models provide – in one value-packed comprehensive package – the items many customers search for when individualizing their new vehicles.”

The “blacked-out” models receive black gloss finish to the trademark seven-slot grille, black accent on the front and rear dumpers, black Jeep badges and black painted wheels.

Strictly a styling exercise, the Blackhawk Edition models retain the same engine and drivetrain as the standard cars on which they are based.

Jeep Patriot and Compass Blackhawk Edition models add (or substitute) the following:

• High Gloss black Jeep badging
• Blackhawk badge on boot
• Gloss black Patriot or Compass badging
• Gloss black grille with black accents
• Body colour rear bumper with step pads
• Gloss Black side roof rails
• 17-inch black alloy wheels
• Heated front seats
• Uconnect voice command with Bluetooth
• Auto dimming rear-view mirror

Patriot Blackhawk 4×2 2.0-litre CVT: $28,900

Compass Blackhawk 4×2 2.0-litre CVT: $30,200

Jeep Wrangler Blackhawk Edition models add (or substitute) the following:

• High gloss black Jeep badging
• Blackhawk badge on boot
• Wrangler decal on front wheel arch in low gloss black
• Matt black hood decal
• Blackhawk edition grille with gloss black accents
• Deep tint windows
• Special Edition black gloss hard spare tyre cover
• 18-inch gloss black alloy wheels and centre caps
• Body colour three-piece hard-top
• Fuel filler door with black/chrome screws
• Rear window wiper and defroster
• Black leather seats with accent stitching
• Heated front seats
• Piano black interior accents (door handles, dash grab handle,
air duct surrounds)
• Connectivity Group – Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth, Remote USB port
· Floor mats and Berber cargo mat

Wrangler Blackhawk 2-door 4×4 3.6-litre petrol 5-speed automatic:
$45,000

Wrangler Blackhawk 4-door 4×4 3.6-litre petrol 5-speed automatic:
$49,000

Read ForceGT’s Jeep Wrangler Review

Jeep Grand Cherokee Blackhawk Special Edition models add (or substitute) the following:

• High Gloss black Jeep badging Blackhawk badge on boot
• Gloss Black Grand Cherokee badging
• Deep tint windows
• Neutral grey satin gloss tail-lights
• Body colour fascia
• Gunmetal headlight bezels
• Body colour grille with gloss black accents
• Black roof moldings (removes roof rails)
• Dual bright exhaust tips
• 20-inch gloss black painted alloy wheels
• Black suede/leather seats with black stitching
• Heated front seats
• 8.4-inch touchscreen display with Uconnect voice command and Bluetooth

Grand Cherokee Blackhawk 4×4 3.6-litre petrol 8-speed automatic:
$50,000

Grand Cherokee Blackhawk 4×4 3.0-litre diesel 8-speed automatic:
$55,000

Read ForceGT’s Jeep Grand Cherokee Review