The low-priced line built with a front end similar to the U.S. market Dodge attached to a Plymouth body.

The first Dodge Regent appeared for 1951, basically a Plymouth Cranbrook, and replaced the Special DeLuxe name used from 1942 through 1950.

In April, 1953, Chrysler of Canada introduced Hy-Drive mated to a larger, 228.1-cid engine.

Chrysler of Canada imported polyhead V8 short blocks for use in Canadian Plymouth Belvedere and Dodge Mayfair models.

The lower-priced series, Crusader and Regent, came only with the flathead six, either 228.1-cid if mated to the 3-speed manual or 250.6-cid with the Powerflite automatic.

For 1956 new fins graced the rear fenders and Chrysler Canada opened a new engine plant for V8 production.