This list covers 85 cars that start with the letter D, running from “Dacia Duster” to “DS 19”. It includes budget hatchbacks, family SUVs, muscle cars, luxury sedans, tiny kei cars, and rare classics from brands around the world. You can use it to identify a car you spotted, compare models from the same maker, or find ideas for your next purchase or restoration project.

Cars are road vehicles that carry people and cargo, and they have shaped how we live, work, and travel for more than a century. The stainless-steel “DeLorean DMC-12” became a pop culture icon when it appeared as the time machine in the Back to the Future films.

Below you’ll find the table with the car, brand, type, production years, and description for each model.

Car: The full model name as people usually know it, so you can quickly find the exact vehicle you are looking for.

Brand: The company that built the car, which helps you spot related models and compare what each maker has offered over the years.

Type: The body style or category, such as hatchback, SUV, sports car, or pickup truck, so you can see what kind of car it is.

Production years: The years when the car was built, including any gaps and revivals, so you can tell whether it is a classic or a current model.

Description: A short summary of what makes the car notable, including its main features, its history, and why people remember it today.

Cars

CarBrandTypeProduction years
Dacia DusterDaciaSUV2010–present
Dacia SanderoDaciaHatchback2007–present
Dacia LoganDaciaSedan2004–present
Dacia DokkerDaciaCompact MPV2012–2021
Dacia LodgyDaciaCompact MPV2012–2022
Dacia JoggerDaciaEstate MPV2021–present
Dacia SpringDaciaElectric hatchback2021–present
Dacia BigsterDaciaSUV2025–present
Dacia 1300DaciaSedan1969–1979
Daewoo LanosDaewooSmall family car1997–2002
Daewoo MatizDaewooCity car1998–2004
Daewoo NubiraDaewooCompact car1997–2002
Daewoo LeganzaDaewooSedan1997–2002
Daewoo TicoDaewooCity car1991–2001
Daewoo EsperoDaewooSedan1990–1999
Daewoo NexiaDaewooSedan1994–2016
Daihatsu CopenDaihatsuRoadster2002–2021
Daihatsu TeriosDaihatsuCompact SUV1997–present
Daihatsu SirionDaihatsuHatchback1998–2023
Daihatsu CharadeDaihatsuHatchback1977–2000
Daihatsu MoveDaihatsuKei car1995–present
Daihatsu TantoDaihatsuKei car2003–present
Daihatsu HijetDaihatsuKei truck and van1960–present
Daihatsu RockyDaihatsuSUV1990–1998, 2019–present
Daihatsu FourtrakDaihatsuOff-road SUV1984–2002
Daihatsu ApplauseDaihatsuSedan1989–2000
Daimler SP250DaimlerSports car1959–1964
Daimler DS420DaimlerLimousine1968–1992
Daimler Double-SixDaimlerLuxury sedan1972–1992
Datsun 240ZDatsunSports car1969–1973
Datsun 260ZDatsunSports car1974
Datsun 280ZDatsunSports car1975–1978
Datsun 280ZXDatsunSports car1978–1983
Datsun 510DatsunSedan1968–1973
Datsun GoDatsunHatchback2013–2022
Datsun on-DoDatsunSedan2014–2020
Dallara StradaleDallaraSports car2017–present
DAF 44DAFSmall car1966–1975
DAF 66DAFSmall car1972–1975
De Tomaso PanteraDe TomasoSports car1971–1992
De Tomaso MangustaDe TomasoSports car1967–1971
De Tomaso VallelungaDe TomasoSports car1964–1968
De Tomaso DeauvilleDe TomasoLuxury sedan1971–1988
De Tomaso LongchampDe TomasoGrand tourer1972–1989
De Tomaso GuaràDe TomasoSports car1993–2004
DeLorean DMC-12DeLoreanSports car1981–1983
DeSoto FiredomeDeSotoSedan1952–1959
DeSoto FirefliteDeSotoSedan1955–1960
DeSoto AdventurerDeSotoCoupe and hardtop1956–1960
DeSoto AirflowDeSotoSedan1934–1936
Delahaye 135DelahayeSports car1935–1954
Delage D8DelageLuxury car1929–1940
Denza D9DenzaMPV2022–present
Denza N7DenzaSUV2024–present
Dino 206 GTDinoSports car1967–1969
Dino 246 GTDinoSports car1969–1974
Dodge ChallengerDodgeMuscle car1970–1974, 2008–2023
Dodge Challenger SRT DemonDodgeMuscle car2018
Dodge ChargerDodgeMuscle car and sedan1966–1978, 2006–2023
Dodge DartDodgeCompact car1960–1976, 2013–2016
Dodge DurangoDodgeSUV1998–present
Dodge ViperDodgeSports car1992–2017
Dodge DaytonaDodgeSport compact1984–1993
Dodge DakotaDodgePickup truck1987–2011
Dodge DynastyDodgeSedan1988–1993
Dodge DiplomatDodgeSedan1977–1989
Dodge D SeriesDodgePickup truck1961–1980
Dodge CoronetDodgeSedan and muscle car1949–1976
Dodge CaravanDodgeMinivan1984–2020
Dodge NeonDodgeCompact car1994–2005
Dodge JourneyDodgeCrossover SUV2008–2020
Dodge StealthDodgeSports coupe1991–1996
Dodge MagnumDodgeStation wagon2004–2008
Dodge PolaraDodgeSedan1960–1973
Duesenberg Model JDuesenbergLuxury car1928–1937
Duesenberg Model SJDuesenbergLuxury car1932–1937
Duesenberg Model ADuesenbergLuxury car1921–1926
DKW F102DKWSedan1964–1966
DKW MungaDKWOff-road vehicle1956–1968
DS 3DSHatchback2009–2019
DS 4DSHatchback2011–2018, 2021–present
DS 5DSCrossover2011–2018
DS 7 CrossbackDSSUV2017–2023
DS 9DSLuxury sedan2020–present
DS 19CitroënLuxury sedan1955–1975

Descriptions

Dacia Duster
Budget compact SUV that became Dacia’s best seller across Europe. Known for simple mechanics, good ground clearance and a low price, with optional four-wheel drive.
Dacia Sandero
Small, inexpensive hatchback that regularly ranks among Europe’s best-selling cars for private buyers. A Stepway version adds a raised ride height and rugged styling.
Dacia Logan
The car that launched Dacia’s low-cost reputation worldwide. Roomy and simple, it was designed to be cheap to build and repair, and also came as an estate.
Dacia Dokker
Boxy, practical family car and small van built on the Logan platform. It offered a big load space and sliding rear doors in van versions at a very low price.
Dacia Lodgy
Low-cost people carrier with up to seven seats. It gave large families lots of space for far less money than most rivals.
Dacia Jogger
Seven-seat family wagon that blends estate, MPV and crossover styling. It is one of the cheapest ways to carry seven people in Europe.
Dacia Spring
Small all-electric city car aimed at being one of the most affordable EVs on sale. It is built for urban driving rather than long trips.
Dacia Bigster
Larger SUV that sits above the Duster in Dacia’s range. It offers family-size space and hybrid options while keeping the brand’s value-focused approach.
Dacia 1300
Romania’s licence-built version of the Renault 12. It put many Romanian families on the road and helped establish Dacia as the national carmaker.
Daewoo Lanos
Compact Korean car sold as a sedan, hatchback and coupe. It was a common budget choice in Europe and Asia in the late 1990s.
Daewoo Matiz
Tiny, rounded city car styled by Italdesign. It was sold widely in Europe and Asia and later continued under the Chevrolet name.
Daewoo Nubira
Family car offered as a sedan, hatchback and wagon. It aimed to give buyers a lot of equipment for a low price.
Daewoo Leganza
Mid-size Korean sedan with styling by Italdesign. It competed on space and value against Japanese and European family cars.
Daewoo Tico
Small Korean city car based on the Suzuki Alto. Cheap and light, it was a popular first car in several Asian markets.
Daewoo Espero
Mid-size sedan that helped Daewoo establish itself as an independent carmaker. Its design came from Bertone in Italy.
Daewoo Nexia
Compact sedan and hatchback based on the Opel Kadett E. Production continued in Uzbekistan long after it ended in Korea.
Daihatsu Copen
Tiny two-seat convertible with a folding metal roof, built to Japan’s kei-car rules. It is loved for its charm and light, fun handling.
Daihatsu Terios
Small SUV with short overhangs and a tall stance. It has been sold in Japan, Europe and Southeast Asia, often with four-wheel drive.
Daihatsu Sirion
Small, economical hatchback that sold well in Europe and Asia. Later versions were also sold as the Toyota Passo and Subaru Justy.
Daihatsu Charade
Small Japanese hatchback known for fuel economy and an unusual three-cylinder engine. A turbocharged GTti version became a cult favorite.
Daihatsu Move
Tall, boxy kei car that offers plenty of headroom in a very small body. It is a regular sight on Japanese roads.
Daihatsu Tanto
Tall kei car with sliding rear doors and a roomy interior. Some versions have a pillarless door opening for easy access.
Daihatsu Hijet
Tiny work truck and van used by farmers and tradespeople in Japan. Many have been imported to other countries as compact utility vehicles.
Daihatsu Rocky
Originally a rugged small off-roader, the name was revived for a compact crossover. Both generations focus on small size and practicality.
Daihatsu Fourtrak
Tough, no-frills four-wheel-drive SUV, sold in some markets as the Rugger. It earned a following among farmers and off-road drivers.
Daihatsu Applause
Compact liftback sedan with a roomy cabin for its size. It was sold mainly in Europe, Australia and Japan.
Daimler SP250
British two-seat roadster with a lively V8 engine and a fibreglass body. Often called the Dart, it was known for striking, unconventional styling.
Daimler DS420
Long-wheelbase British limousine used by royalty, hearses and funeral companies. It is known for stately proportions and a quiet ride.
Daimler Double-Six
Luxury saloon sold with a V12 engine, essentially a more upmarket Jaguar XJ. It was valued for its smooth power and quiet cabin.
Datsun 240Z
Japanese sports coupe that brought affordable performance to the world. Its sleek styling and reliable six-cylinder engine made it a huge export hit.
Datsun 260Z
Short-lived update of the 240Z with a larger 2.6-litre engine. It was sold briefly before being replaced by the 280Z.
Datsun 280Z
Fuel-injected successor to the 260Z, with a 2.8-litre engine. It was made to meet stricter US emissions rules while keeping the Z formula.
Datsun 280ZX
Second-generation Z car with a more comfortable, luxury-leaning approach. It was a strong seller, especially in the United States.
Datsun 510
Small, light family car with independent rear suspension and a peppy engine. Often compared with the BMW 1600, it is popular with racers and tuners.
Datsun Go
Budget hatchback relaunching the Datsun name for emerging markets in India, Indonesia, Russia and South Africa. It aimed for ultra-low pricing.
Datsun on-Do
Entry-level sedan built in Russia for that local market. It was based on the Lada Granta platform and priced to attract first-time buyers.
Dallara Stradale
Lightweight Italian road car from a racing-car specialist. It uses a carbon-fibre body and is built for track-style handling on public roads.
DAF 44
Small Dutch car with a continuously variable automatic transmission, called Variomatic. Its simple belt-driven gearbox needed no clutch pedal.
DAF 66
Updated successor to the DAF 44 with a De Dion rear axle and Variomatic transmission. It was later sold as the Volvo 66.
De Tomaso Pantera
Italian supercar with an American Ford V8 mounted behind the driver. It combined exotic looks with relatively simple, affordable engineering.
De Tomaso Mangusta
Italian sports car with gull-wing rear engine covers and a Ford V8. Its name means mongoose, a nod to its rivalry with Shelby’s Cobra.
De Tomaso Vallelunga
De Tomaso’s first production car, a small mid-engine sports coupe. Only a few dozen were made, so it is highly collectible.
De Tomaso Deauville
Four-door luxury sedan that rivalled Jaguar’s XJ. It used a Ford V8 and distinctive Ghia styling.
De Tomaso Longchamp
Two-door grand tourer based on the Deauville platform. It used V8 power and was built in small numbers.
De Tomaso Guarà
Low-volume Italian sports car with a BMW V8 in some versions. It was available as both a coupe and a barchetta.
DeLorean DMC-12
Stainless-steel, gull-wing sports car famous for its role in the Back to the Future films. Fewer than 10,000 were made in Northern Ireland.
DeSoto Firedome
American full-size car that carried DeSoto’s famous Hemi V8 engine. It was a mid-range model in the brand’s lineup.
DeSoto Fireflite
Higher-spec DeSoto with more power and equipment. It shows the finned styling of 1950s American cars.
DeSoto Adventurer
Top-of-the-range DeSoto aimed at performance buyers. It had strong V8 engines and gold-themed trim.
DeSoto Airflow
Early streamlined American car with a rounded, aerodynamic shape. It was ahead of its time in design but sold poorly.
Delahaye 135
French sports and racing car known for winning the Monte Carlo Rally and Le Mans. Its fine coachbuilt bodies make it a prized classic.
Delage D8
Elegant French luxury car with a large straight-eight engine. Many carried stunning coachbuilt bodies, and some are now concours stars.
Denza D9
Luxury electric and plug-in hybrid people carrier from BYD’s premium brand. It targets the Chinese executive van market.
Denza N7
Mid-size electric SUV from BYD’s premium Denza brand. It offers advanced driver assistance and fast charging.
Dino 206 GT
Mid-engine V6 sports car sold under the Dino name and built by Ferrari. It was named in memory of Enzo Ferrari’s son Alfredo, known as Dino.
Dino 246 GT
Larger-engined follow-up to the 206 GT with a steel body. Its smooth Pininfarina styling makes it one of the best-loved classic Ferraris.
Dodge Challenger
American two-door muscle car revived in 2008 with retro styling. It is known for big V8 engines and strong straight-line performance.
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
Limited-edition Challenger built for drag racing, with a supercharged V8. It was able to lift its front wheels off the line.
Dodge Charger
Muscle car that later became a four-door performance sedan. It is famous for its role in The Dukes of Hazzard and Bullitt.
Dodge Dart
Compact car that was widely sold in the 1960s and early 1970s, and later revived as a small sedan. Classic versions were reliable and cheap to fix.
Dodge Durango
Mid-size SUV with three rows of seats. It is known for towing ability and V8 power in some trims.
Dodge Viper
Brutish American sports car with a V10 engine and minimal driver aids. It was known as a challenging, thrilling drive.
Dodge Daytona
Front-wheel-drive sporty hatchback of the 1980s. Turbocharged versions offered strong performance for the price.
Dodge Dakota
Mid-size pickup that offered a V8 option in a compact body. It filled the gap between small and full-size trucks.
Dodge Dynasty
Mid-size American family sedan built on Chrysler’s C platform. It was a comfortable, conservative choice.
Dodge Diplomat
Mid-size rear-wheel-drive sedan used in large numbers by police departments. It was a late descendant of older Mopar platforms.
Dodge D Series
Dodge’s full-size pickup line before it became the Ram. Strong six-cylinder and V8 engines made them popular work trucks.
Dodge Coronet
Long-running Dodge nameplate covering family cars and muscle cars. The Super Bee and R/T versions are collectible.
Dodge Caravan
Minivan that helped define the category in North America. Its sliding door and flexible seating made it a family favorite.
Dodge Neon
Small, affordable American sedan with a lively engine. A sporty SRT-4 version added serious turbo power.
Dodge Journey
Budget three-row crossover with seating for up to seven. It aimed at families who wanted SUV space without a high price.
Dodge Stealth
Two-door sports car built in Japan as a twin of the Mitsubishi 3000GT. Twin-turbo versions came with all-wheel drive.
Dodge Magnum
Rear-drive American wagon with muscular styling and V8 power. It looked more like a hot rod than a typical family estate.
Dodge Polara
Full-size American car with big V8 options and flamboyant 1960s styling. It was also used as a police car.
Duesenberg Model J
American luxury car and symbol of Jazz Age wealth. Its straight-eight engine and hand-built coachwork made it one of the grandest cars of its time.
Duesenberg Model SJ
Supercharged version of the Model J with about 320 horsepower. It was one of the fastest and most expensive cars of the 1930s.
Duesenberg Model A
Duesenberg’s first production car and the first US passenger car with a straight-eight engine and hydraulic brakes.
DKW F102
West German family car with a front-engined, front-wheel-drive layout and a two-stroke engine. It was the last DKW before Audi took over production.
DKW Munga
Light German military and utility four-wheel-drive vehicle. Its name stands for Mehrzweck-Universal-Geländewagen mit Allradantrieb.
DS 3
Stylish small hatchback with customizable roof and body colors. It began as a Citroën and later moved into the DS Automobiles brand.
DS 4
Crossover-style hatchback from the DS brand, with a raised ride height and premium interior. The second generation is built on a newer platform.
DS 5
Large hatchback-estate crossover with unusual cockpit-style interior. It was an early model for the DS brand.
DS 7 Crossback
Premium mid-size SUV from DS Automobiles. It focused on interior design and comfort, and offered plug-in hybrid options.
DS 9
Large executive sedan from DS Automobiles. It mixes French luxury styling with plug-in hybrid powertrains.
DS 19
Famous French sedan with a futuristic shape and hydropneumatic suspension. Its smooth ride and technology set it apart for 20 years.
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