Third rear brakelight added. New rear hatch handle on wagons. Dual bun warmers introduced on all cars. Speedometer becomes electronic. Automatic standard on 240GL model.
Front doors gain felt door seals to cut down on wind noise.
Seatbelt buckles redesigned and moved from console to the outside, adding a storage box in the parking brake console. Right door mirror becomes convex. 1988 - New starter and colors. 1989 - New steering wheel. Rear head restraints standard on sedans and wagons.