Introduced in 1949 as a full-size car, the Dodge Coronet was discontinued after 10 years on the market. The company revived the nameplate for the 1965 model year, turning it into a midsize vehicle.

Born as a range-topping full-size trim in 1949, the Dodge Coronet was relegated to entry-level duty in 1955. Dodge dropped the nameplate in 1959 and revived it for a midsize car in 1965.