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Nissan Armada

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 77% Detailed ratings

Price $59,178 Payments

Fuel consumption 11.4 – 17.3 L/100km

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Since the price of gas skyrocketed, we’ve seen less and less of big SUVs, the Armada included. However, if you need a roomy vehicle with good towing capacity that is capable of transporting seven passengers, the Armada could be the vehicle for you. The 317-hp 5.6L V8 under the hood is the very same engine used in the Titan pickup.

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2025 Nissan Armada: Also-Ran Tries to Play Like a Champ

The Nissan Armada has always been more successful in the United States than in Canada, proportionally speaking. To be clear, large SUVs are popular north of the border, too, but mostly those from Ford and General Motors. With just 874 units sold last year (compared with 21,184 in the U.S.), …December 17, 2024

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2018 Nissan Armada: Canyonero

It’s easy to see the Nissan Armada as a big rolling joke. In a world where the entire industry speaks of electrification, downsizing and reducing our carbon footprint, the sheer idea of a near-6000-pound, V8-powered, body-on-frame SUV does indeed seem somewhat ridiculous. The most ironic thing here is that although …March 20, 2018

2018 Nissan Armada: Big is the Word of the Day

There are many people who may require a very large SUV, but not necessarily the luxury nameplate often associated with such brethren. The Nissan Armada would be an excellent choice in that regard because it’s nicely appointed and optioned as many other luxury SUVs are, but doesn’t cost “too” much. February 7, 2018

2017 Nissan Armada: Redesigned and Ready to Go

If you're in the market for a large, hulking SUV, but don't necessarily want to shell out the big bucks for a luxury name brand, the Nissan Armada presents an interesting option. It’s a large SUV with many of the interior appointments that you’d get in any of the luxury …February 6, 2017

2017 Nissan Armada: An (Almost) Modern SUV

So here it is. The 2017 Armada. A vehicle qui could excite quite a few people, for the simple reason that it’s no longer based on the Nissan Titan, but rather on the Nissan Patrol, a legendary off-road truck that’s sold elsewhere in the world. On the other hand, the …August 9, 2016

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You Won’t Believe Your Ears With Nissan and Infiniti’s New App

Nissan has just announced a new app called Personalized Sound that will allow select drivers to enjoy a personalized audio profile based on their individual hearing abilities. It’s hailed as an industry first in North America. Before explaining what the app does, you should know that it’s now available for …December 15, 2025

Nissan Recalls Brand New SUVs With Screens That Can Stay Blank

A few thousand Nissan vehicles in Canada are being recalled to fix a software problem. According to Transport Canada, their infotainment system display could remain blank when the vehicle is started. As a result, when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear, the rearview camera image would not appear on …December 1, 2025

From Sand to Tarmac, Nissan Unleashes Four Concepts for SEMA Show

While its luxury brand Infiniti will probably steal the show with a 1,000-horsepower QX80 R-Spec concept, Nissan will once again focus on adventure and racing as it introduces four special builds at the upcoming 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas (November 4-7). These include a custom Armada and Frontier , …October 30, 2025

A Nissan Armada NISMO, Really?

Similar to its luxurious cousin, the Infiniti QX80 , which is adding a Sport model for 2026, the Nissan Armada full-size SUV—also redesigned last year—now gets the NISMO treatment. Say what? That’s right: the Z NISMO has a new albeit unexpected sidekick. Basically, look for more power, recalibrated steering, a …June 24, 2025

Three New Nissan SUVs Among Stars of 2025 Montreal Auto Show

The 2025 Montreal Auto Show at Palais des congrès features a trio of new Nissan SUVs, two of which are making their official Canadian debut. The struggling Japanese automaker, which recently launched merger talks with Honda in a bid to save itself, is banking on them to find new momentum …January 16, 2025

Honda Mulling Large SUV With Nissan Armada Roots

Ever since Honda and Nissan officially began talking about a possible merger , speculation has grown but so has criticism. Just ask former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn . While it’s true that the two automakers have similar strengths and weaknesses and that their products mostly overlap, there are some voids …January 14, 2025

All-New 2025 Nissan Armada Adds PRO-4X Model, Twin-Turbo V6

It’s not just Nissan ’s smallest SUV ( Kicks ) that gets a complete redesign for 2025. The full-size Armada does, too, following in the footsteps of its luxurious cousin, the Infiniti QX80 . When it goes on sale by the end of this year, customers will have a choice …September 3, 2024

2021 Nissan Armada Brings Something New to the Table at Last

Nissan has updated both its smallest and biggest SUVs for 2021. We’ve already covered the Kicks , now let’s focus on the full-size Armada . Honestly, the changes are fairly minor considering how this Japanese SUV lags behind its segment-leading American rivals . More Power Under the hood of the …December 9, 2020

2017 Nissan Armada basically a rebadged Infiniti QX80

Nissan has unveiled the redesigned 2017 Armada and, in the process, duped us all. Because make no mistake about it, the new Nissan Armada is little more than a rebadged Infiniti QX80—and nobody should be complaining about it. Here's the thing: Building two or more vehicles on the same platform …February 22, 2016

Here Is The 2017 Nissan Armada

In response to rumours circling around the Web in the last few days, Nissan just unveiled the 2017 Armada. First things first: we were right, this is an Americanized version of the legendary Patrol (or you can see it as a less-expensive version of the Infiniti QX80, which also shares …February 12, 2016

Next Nissan Armada: Will we Get the Patrol?

While North America is a big consumer of SUVs, some of these segments' most iconic members are not sold here. For example, the Toyota Land Cruiser, the Land Rover Defender and the Nissan Patrol are excellent trucks that, for one reason or another, are not offered on our market. The …February 5, 2016

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Shopping for an SUV: Which one Should you Buy?

We had the opportunity of having a full lineup of Nissan SUV’s, of all shapes and sizes. What the differences are between the different categories (compact, intermediate, etc) and what kind of needs their targeted at. More on SUV .

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The Car Guide rating 77%

Pros

Powerful engine
Good towing capacity
Very roomy
Extensive equipment
Comfortable interior

Cons

Unusual dimensions
Prohibitive fuel consumption
Summary finish
Handling
Model on hold

Driving	6/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	9/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

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