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About 163
remaining in the Netherlands
source: RDW (2023) |
Version: L, DL and GL
Years of construction: 1976 - 1982 (345: 1979 - 1982)
Produced: 373.824 (of which about 235.000 equiped with CVT)
From its introduction in 1976, the Volvo 343, the 3-door version, was initially available with only one engine type (the 1400 cc engine known as B14) and was only available with the CVT in 2 luxury levels and 10 body colours. Later there was more choice and eventually the desired manual 4-speed gearbox could also be delivered. The model was also available with 4 doors from 1979: the Volvo 345. In 1982, the range was expanded with the van version with blinded rear side windows and a flat loading floor: 345 VAN.
Compared to the L, the DL has side moldings, a folding rear seat with parcel shelf, carpet on the floor, fabric upholstery, a clock in the dashboard and a center console. The Special was a version for Volvo's 50th anniversary, with metallic paint, decorative strips, tinted glass, wider tires (175/70 SR 13) and a black dashboard. Another exclusive action model is the 343 Black Beauty, with a deep black exterior color with red trim and GT alloy wheels and glass tinted in the red interior, a black dashboard and GT steering wheel. From the introduction of the 345 (the five-door) in 1979, there will be a more luxurious GL trim level, which bystanders can see with an indication in the grille that it is the most luxurious Volvo 343 or 345.
A new version follows in 1982, namely the 343 Winner; a spectacularly low-priced version of the 343 that Volvo uses to get rid of the 'too expensive' image that clings to the 400 series once and for all.