exterior styling was slightly revised as all models used the "power bulge" hood, seen previously on the 1981–83 eagle series 50 models. the grille header bar and hood ornament/trim strip were deleted in the process. "shift-on-the-fly" capability was added to the select drive 4-wheel-drive system as standard equipment. a new key-fob-activated infrared remote keyless system with power locks was newly available as an option. radios with digital tuning were also introduced.