1989: VOLVO press release:  

The Volvo 240 GL & DL continue to evolve under the surface,

but the same values that made the 1988 240 DL the Family Circle Magazine Family Car Of The Year grand prize winner still predominate.

Aside from aesthetic improvements …, the 1989 240s have several comfort and safety enhancements. …

In keeping with the 240's role as a family car, both DL and GL sedans are equipped with three rear seat top .. anchorage points to accommodate child seats.

The list of standard features continues to reflect the traditional 240 values: four-wheel power assisted disc brakes,

steel safety cage construction, power windows and 25-spoke alloy wheels on GL's,

air conditioning, and an AM/FM stereo cassette sound system which is a new standard feature for 1989. Despite its origins in the Volvo 144

…the Volvo 240 Series continues to be an outstanding, and surprisingly contemporary value.

Almost 40 percent of all people who buy Volvos still choose the 240 Series.

For those who want the traditional Volvo values in a more contemporary package, the 740 Series boasts a new entry level …

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