Land Rover did a limited-edition Tomb Raider version of its Defender after the model’s starring role in the first Lara Croft movie. Now, in July, comes Jeep’s Wrangler Rubicon Tomb Raider model to coincide with the release of the new film “Tomb Raider: Lara Croft and the Cradle of Life.” A customised version of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is driven in the film by virtual game heroine Lara Croft, again played by Angelina Jolie.


Unique exterior features for the Tomb Raider special include 16-inch Alcoa forged aluminium wheels, badging, a light bar, riveted fender flares, tubular grille guard, diamond plate bumper guard, rock rails, fog lamp and taillamp guards, black tubular grille guard, fog lamps with brush guards, riveted fender flares in graphite, aluminum diamond plate bumper guard in black, black rock rails and taillamp guards.


Inside there are unique dark slate fabric seats with red accent stitching, silver surround instrument panel bezel, red seat belts and a badge with serial number.


Like the film vehicle, all “just over 1,000” limited editions will be painted bright silver.


Base price is $US28,815, including destination.