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DL (De Luxe) - 1975 to 1993: The DL is the base model and probably the most common. They generally have cloth interiors, steel wheels with chrome hubcaps, and no power options. Available on a 242, 244, or 245.
GL/GLE (Grand Luxe / Extra) - 1975 to 1993: The GL is the luxury model, and somewhat uncommon. They often have leather seats, full power accessories, and more chrome on the body, such as around the grill and bordering the wheel wells. GL cars usually have different wheels than DL cars. In the USA, these are multi-spoked mag wheels. Available on a 244 and 245. The GL trim was also available on a 262 (’76-’77), 264 (’75-’82), and 265 (’76-’85). In 1980, GL was changed to GLE to distinguish the 260-series GL’s from the 240 series GL’s. The 260-series was essentially the same, with a few more luxury options and the V6 motor.
easiest way to tell for me on the diesels or any other car that isn't labeled for some reason is:
black door locks= DL
fake chrome door lock thingys= GL
sounds very primitive but it hasn't failed me yet, obviously if someone unscrewed them and replaced them with others from another car it won't be accurate.
The 1993 model
CFC-free air conditioning.
A 2.3-litre environmental engine for California and Sweden.
The Volvo 240 with its timeless design. (the 240 ceased production)