Source: Flickr The 1998 debut of the Lincoln Navigator marked the birth of a new automotive segment: the large luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV). Before this, the market had luxury SUVs, yet none hailed from a premium brand like Lincoln (with the Escalade only launching a year later). With that said a used Navigator is undoubtedly a noteworthy option for those seeking a vehicle that combines luxury and space for family transportation.

Introduced for the 1998 model year, the Lincoln Navigator created an entirely new category: the large luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV). There were upscale SUVs up this point, but none from a premium marquis (the Cadillac Escalade first appeared a year later). If transporting the family around in an opulent and spacious hauler is on your mind, then checking out a previously owned Navigator is likely on your shopping list.