Mercedes Benz W201 Interior Facts
Although a W201 is nice on the outside, it is the inside most
owners see the most of (Except for the star on the hood of course). As any other Mercedes,
it also came in many varietys on the inside. MB-tex (Leather look-alike?), leather,
veloure and cloth were the fabrics-choices, and these could be chosen in many
different colors. The dashboard was also available in two colors, black and blue.
The interior in the 16-valved models was later available for all models in the
Sportline Package. It was sporty, yet classy and only had room for four.
Console
In the two pictures below one can see the difference between the regular console
and the "Taxi-console". This console was originally developed because the old one
didn't have room for the taxi-metre. Some businessmen called it an upgraded version
and so on it became standard in the US from 1986. In Europe this became standard in 1991.
The 16-valved models had consoles going all the way down during the entire production time.
Their consoles where slightly different shaped and housed some gauges.
On the "Taxi-console" you can also see the wood-kit that was available from 1989.
You can also see that the dashboard is blue.
Steering wheel
The steering wheels of course also changed, although I'm not quite certain on when.
The new steering wheel had a more modern design, and was also smoother. Modern times
caught up with the W201, and made it available with airbag.
Upgrades
1985
Control lights for oil, cooling and windshield-wiper water were added.
190 and 190Es with automatic transmissions now got Economy and Standard programme.
Central locking could now be operated from passenger's door and trunk.
1988
Firmer seats, gave more support for long journeys.
B-columns were equipped with height adjustable seatbelts.
Electric mirror on passenger side now became standard
1989
Now one could order wood on thecenter console.
1991
This wood center console now became standard on all models except the 190D and the 190E 1.8
Central-locking became standard
1992
driver side airbag became standard.
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