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designo (dee’zin-yo) is the name of a program that allows Mercedes-Benz customers the ability to individualize their vehicles. designo packages customize the exterior, interior, and interior trim of a mercedes vehicle.

History

designo first debuted in Europe in 1997 and was introduced to the US in 1999. designo was, and currently is, based at the Mercedes-AMG manufacturing plant in Affalterbach, just outside of Stuttgart in the South-West of Germany. In 1999, Mercedes-Benz North America introduced the first 10 designo editions, including the more popular Espresso, Silver, Black Diamond and Slate Blue Editions. Initially production was limited to 250-500 of each edition annually.

Models

designo was first available on Model Year 2000 S-, SL-, SLK-, CLK- and E-Class. For Model Year 2010 designo will be available on S-,SL-, CL-, CLS-, E- and G-Class.