 About the Nissan ArmadaThe Nissan Armada is a full-sized SUV available only as a single four door model. It has a front engine design and comes with either rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. Sharing a platform with Nissan's truck models, the Armada has a powerful eight cylinder engine and can tow like a truck. The Armada's capabilities come at a high cost as fuel economy is low and the suspension can produce a rough ride over some surfaces.The Nissan Armada's V8 engine produces 317 horsepower at 5,200 RPM. For the rear-wheel drive model, the Armada manages 13 miles per gallon in city driving and 19 on the highway for all trim levels. The four-wheel drive Armada averages 12 miles per gallon in city driving and 18 on the highway. The Armada can tow between 6,500 and 9,000 pounds depending upon trim level... View more and towing package. Nissan designed the Armada in Japan and manufactures all models at their plant in Canton, Mississippi. Nissan originally introduced the Armada for the 2004 model year. While it was initially successfully, rising gasoline prices have caused sales to drop slightly from the Armada's most successful years. Nissan restyled the Armada's exterior and interior in 2008. The interior modifications included the addition of Bluetooth capabilities and navigational options for some trim levels. Nissan has also changed the trim level classifications, removing the first generation's SE Off-Road trim. The LE trim level was renamed Platinum. Nissan has added E85 flex-fuel capability for some models to address fuel economy concerns. The 2011 Armada can be purchased in SV, SL, or Platinum trim levels. The SL trim has been the best-selling version of the Armada for most model years. The SV trim includes parking assistance, power seating adjustments, and climate control among its standard features. The SL trim has standard fog lights, an automatic rear air suspension, and a towing package. A DVD system can be added to either the SV or SL trims, but comes standard for Platinum. The Platinum trim brings 20-inch chrome wheels, front seats with a heating element, and a navigation system that updates traffic data automatically. A Bose sound system has 9.3 gigabytes of storage space for music. Purchasers of the platinum trim can upgrade their bench in the second row of passenger seats to individual captain's chairs. AutoPacific awarded the Armada its Ideal Vehicle Award for 2009 in the full-size SUV category. J.D. Power and Associates ranked the Nissan Armada as one of their top three full-size SUVs for four years in a row. The government's NHTSA gave the Armada a five star rating for driver front-side safety. Independent automotive reviews have referenced the Armada's powerful engine and towing ability as selling points for the vehicle. View less | |||
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