Allpar reports that after a hiatus of over 20 years, the Jeep Wrangler Islander will appear for 2010 as a limited production edition. The Islander package will be available for a $995 (MSRP) surcharge over the usual Wrangler Sport or Wrangler Unlimited Sport price.
The Islander package is available by special order only and requires the body to be Surf Blue (PQD). Islanders will be built starting February 2010, with production reportedly in the hundreds rather than thousands. In addition to standard Sport equipment, the Islander adds the 32-inch wheel and tire group, with 17-inch black aluminum wheels and LT 225/75R17 BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A tires; tubular side steps; a unique decal; dark gray seats with surf blue inserts and blue logos stitched in; a leather-wrapped steering wheel with blue accent stitching; and rubber slush mats.
In some areas, the Islander package may be available in white or black, as well; but availability appears to be limited to one Islander based on the JK Wrangler and JK Wrangler Unlimited per dealer (in other words, two JK Islanders per dealer). This may vary by region.