Lincoln Navigator
When Ford introduced the Lincoln Navigator to the market, it was a big gamble. At the time, the Lincoln brand was teetering on collapse. The Navigator was the first SUV model ever sold by the storied luxury car brand. Surprisingly enough, the Navigator was a hit that revolutionized the SUV segment forever. People couldn’t get enough of the big, bold Lincoln model (via Edmunds).
The chromed-out design coupled with the abundance of luxury features was enough to make the Navigator a popular ride. There was a point in time when the dealerships couldn’t keep enough Navigators in stock. The Navigator success story caught GM off-guard, which prompted the release of the original Denali and Escalade models.