The 1958 Dodges shared their basic mechanicals with the De Soto, but featured special styling.

Identifying exterior characteristics include Royal script at the trailing edge of the belt-line molding, a pronounced "check-mark" at the rear up-sweep of the fin, chrome Dodge block letters on the front of the hood, chrome Dodge script on the passenger side of the trunk, and hood ornaments as standard equipment.

Identifying exterior characteristics include Custom Royal script at the trailing edge of the belt-line molding, the pronounced check-mark, gold anodized Dodge block letters on the hood, and gold anodized Dodge script on the passenger side of the trunk.

All Custom Royals included a stainless molding above the bumper, on the flat edge below the trunk opening.

To combat the recession of 1958, the Chrysler Corporation developed a program of spring specials to present a mid-year trim change on most of its makes.

New exterior colors introduced for spring were Poppy Red, Frosted Turquoise, and Paris Rose.

Unrelated to spring specials, Dodge changed the headlight trim midway through the production run.

Trying to boost sales, the Regal Lancer model was added in February and only available as a two-door hardtop with special colors, exterior trim and interior.

Inside, Regal Lancers got their own interior with unique trim and door panels featuring molded armrests.

A bronze instrument panel with textured aluminum inserts was a Regal Lancer exclusive.

The standard engine offered for Regal Lancers was the 350 cubic inch displacement "Ram Fire" V8.

The D-500 engine option was available across all models and all body styles including station wagons and the Regal Lancer.

The monotone, basic, and deluxe two-tones all used the "short" belt-line trim with model script behind the trailing edge.