The Armada is the biggest and baddest SUV in Nissan’s lineup. Based on the same mechanical bits that underpin the Infiniti QX80, the Armada is a large three-row SUV that employs classic body-on-frame construction. The 2021 Nissan Armada is a full-size SUV that seats up to eight passengers. All Armada trims have a 5.6-litre V8 engine. Maximum output is 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque when using premium fuel. A seven-speed automatic transmission is standard, as is rear-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive with low-range gearing is optional. – Edmunds.com
OUTSIDE
The Armada has undergone some plastic surgery for 2021 with the addition of the familial V-Motion grille treatment, a contemporary LED headlight design, and a reworked valance. The front looks notably refreshed, but the combination of a squared-off rear bumper and the LED taillights connected by a black-and-chrome nameplate bar across the back are also simple but highly effective updates. Shoppers put off by the Chevrolet Tahoe’s awkward new nose may find reprieve in the handsome Nissan’s look. – autotrader.ca
INSIDE
A cushy and spacious interior supplements the Armada’s classy outer shell. Its cabin is well insulated from outside noise and most materials are attractive and soft. The Armada has three rows of seats and can accommodate up to eight passengers, but capacity drops to seven with the optional second-row captain’s chairs. Even compared with newer rivals, the Armada feels fancy and has plenty of third-row legroom. – caranddriver.com
CONNECTIVITY/TECHNOLOGY
Every Armada features a large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with rotary controls for volume and tuning. The unit sprouts from the top of the centre stack and comes with built-in navigation, SiriusXM satellite radio (subscription required), standard Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless smartphone charging. – caranddriver.com
RIDE & HANDLING
Serenely quiet and comfy, smooth, potent powertrain, pillowy ride. Despite its large proportions, the Armada handled surprisingly well thanks to its fully independent suspension. Our test car had a comfy, quiet ride even though it rolled on 20-inch wheels (18-inchers are standard).– caranddriver.com
VERSATILITY & CAPABILITY
When not spec’d with the second-row bucket seats, the Armada will seat eight people. Behind the third-row bench, there’s 470 L of luggage space. With the third- and second-row seats folded flat, the cargo hold expands to nearly 2,700 L. The four-wheel-drive system has a two-speed transfer case for more serious off-roading, or for dragging boats out of the water. – autotrader.ca
SAFETY
Nissan includes a host of driver assist features as standard on the Armada. Every trim features adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, driver alertness monitoring, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic braking, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. Top-spec Platinum variants include rain-sensing wipers, a 360-degree camera system, and traffic sign recognition. – motortrend.com
BOTTOM LINE
If you’re considering buying an Armada, you should be the type of customer that often needs a lot of cargo space, a lot of seating, or both. Thankfully, the Armada does both well. – autoblog.com
It’s unapologetically big – a true body-on-frame SUV with an old-school four-wheel-drive system that recalls its siblings known around the world for ruggedness and durability. There’s a softer side to this version that makes its way to the Canadian market, though, and it’s comfortable – and loveable – enough to live with every day. – autotrader.ca
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