A Console is characterized by the ability to hold various articles such as food and beverage containers, notepads, pens and other similar items, particularly in a substantial horizontal position.

Materials Used for Making Consoles
Consoles are usually made of

• Plastic
• Vinyl

Types of Console
Different type of consoles are available for different purposes for vehicles like cars, trucks, SUVs, etc. Accordingly, console can be of the following types:

• Floor consoles
• Dashboard consoles
• Overhead mounted consoles
• Seat mounted consoles

Console can also be upholstered to match a vehicle's interior trim.

Design of Consoles
Consoles are available in various designs and each console is manufactured in a way to exactly fit into the contours of a particular model of vehicle. Thus, within each design category, many different shaped consoles are available. Some of the designs of consoles are:

• Dashboard Pod
  This is like a case that can be installed on top of the dash and is ideal for mounting a radio, CB extension speaker, etc. Dash pods are finished in vinyl.
• Half Length Centre Floor Console
  This console is placed under the dashboard and supplies maximum flat space. It is suitable for bench or bucket seats. They are available for all transmission types, column shift, manual floor shift and automatic floor shift.
• Full Length Centre Floor Console
  This design is also available for all transmission types, column shift, manual floor shift and automatic floor shift. They are also suitable for bench or bucket seats and provide maximum flat space. Also available for vehicles with a handbrake between bucket and seats.
• Centre Floor Compartment
  This is suitable for bucket seats only. They are also available for vehicles with a handbrake between the bucket seats.
• Seat Mounted Consoles and Desks
  This type of console has a universal designed shape and it fits all types of vehicle seat.
• Across Windscreen Full Facia Roof Console
  It is mounted on the vehicle above the windscreen.
• Wide Style Centre Roof Console
  This type of console is designed for vehicles with limited head room in front of the driver.
• There are also consoles available for carrying pets while traveling.