[1] External changes were mainly the growth of tailfins, redesigned taillight housings and side trim treatments.

Changes at the front were limited to the addition of six "fins" in the grille (not to be found on the lower-grade Coronet) and an altered hood ornament.

[4] The Royal continued as the intermediate trim level in the Dodge line for models years 1957 through 1959.

[1] A Royal Lancer Convertible was added for 1957 only and the station wagons were moved to their own series in the same year.

[1] The Royal was discontinued for the 1960 model year, when the full-size Dodge line was reduced to two trim levels.