What is the Dodge Diplomat?
The Dodge Diplomat is an American four-door sedan nameplate from Chrysler’s Dodge division. The US versions in this listing were sold from 1984 to 1989. It belonged to the traditional, rear-wheel-drive side of Dodge’s range, with a formal shape and a roomy cabin suited to everyday family use as well as fleet service.
The Diplomat was part of Chrysler’s M-body family, sharing its broader platform lineage with related Chrysler and Plymouth models. The name also appeared on two-door models during the model’s wider history. It offered a more conventional alternative as the company’s lineup moved toward smaller, front-wheel-drive cars.
Generation and engines
The listed generation is the M-body, covering 1984–1989. This rear-wheel-drive architecture gave the Diplomat a familiar layout for a full-sized American sedan, with the engine driving the rear wheels. Its squared styling and upright proportions suited buyers looking for a straightforward, formal car rather than a compact hatchback or a sporty coupe.
The US versions listed use a 5.2 L petrol engine. The official figures here do not state a power output, so there is no horsepower number to quote. The listing covers 13 versions, reflecting variations within the model range rather than separate generations.
How economical is the Dodge Diplomat?
For the United States, fuel economy is reported under the EPA procedure. The best combined rating among the listed versions is 18 MPG. The lowest consumption figure is 13.1 L/100 km, marked EPA and describing petrol versions. EPA figures use a different test procedure from Europe’s WLTP and NEDC methods, so the results should not be treated as direct equivalents.
The Diplomat’s listed market is the United States, where it was sold from 1984 to 1989. Its listed engines are petrol-powered.
Questions and answers
What kind of car is the Dodge Diplomat?
It is a traditional American sedan in Dodge’s M-body family.
Which generation does this Diplomat listing cover?
The M-body generation, for 1984–1989.
What engine does it use?
The listed US versions use a 5.2 L petrol engine.
What is the best combined EPA rating listed?
The best combined figure is 18 MPG.