Yukon Denali
The Denali was a knee-jerk reaction by GM to compete with the Lincoln Navigator when it hit the market. The Navigator became such a success that GM had to launch something quickly. The original Yukon Denali took everything good about the 1990s Yukon and added some pizzazz. Its luxurious interior was two-toned and comfortable. The exterior was also a lot smoother and offered a great deal of style that the Yukon model hadn’t had prior. The Denali has become quite the sought-after collector’s item (via Edmunds).
It was a successful foray into the luxury SUV world by GM, and it managed to set the groundwork for the Denali brand. These first-generation models are hard to come by in clean condition, which is why a clean one will set you back a pretty penny. But the bulletproof reliability and handsome full-sized SUV looks haven’t faded even after almost 30 years.