What years did Dodge make the Omni?
The Dodge Omni was Dodge's front-wheel-drive subcompact introduced in the late 1970s and sold through the 1990 model year. The Omni, paired with the Plymouth Horizon, was a cornerstone of Chrysler's budget-friendly, front-wheel-drive strategy in that era.
Production years at a glance
Here is a concise timeline of when the Omni was produced and when the nameplate ended in Dodge's lineup.
The Omni originated as part of a Dodge-Plymouth duo—the Horizon and Omni—built on the same platform. The Omni name was retired after the 1990 model year as Chrysler refocused its subcompact strategy.
- 1978 model year: Dodge introduced the Omni (and the Horizon) as Chrysler's new front-wheel-drive subcompact offering.
- 1980s: The Omni continued in production with various trim levels and mid-cycle updates on the platform shared with the Horizon.
- 1990 model year: The Omni name was retired in the U.S., marking the end of its production run.
In summary, Dodge produced the Omni from 1978 through 1990, a period that encompassed launch, multiple revisions, and ultimately the retirement of the name.
Context and legacy
Although the Omni is no longer produced, its role in introducing front-wheel-drive, subcompact Dodge models helped shape Chrysler's strategy and influenced later compact offerings in the brand lineup.
Notes for enthusiasts
For deeper year-by-year specifics, consult automotive reference archives or dealership literature from the era, as regional market variations could exist.
Summary: The Dodge Omni ran from 1978 to 1990 in the United States, paired with the Plymouth Horizon, and remains a notable chapter in Chrysler's late-20th-century compact-car history.
