2013 Nissan Armada

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2013 Nissan Armada

Starting MSRP $41,290–$56,760


Expert Reviews

By Cars.com Staff

Cars.com National August 17, 2012

Vehicle Overview

The Armada is a full-size SUV that can carry up to eight people in three rows. The Armada comes in SV, SL and Platinum trim levels and competitors include the Toyota Sequoia and Chevrolet Tahoe.

New for 2013

New standard features include a four-way power-adjustable passenger seat, a USB port and Bluetooth hands-free cellphone connectivity. A revised optional rear entertainment system now includes dual 7-inch screens in the head restraints.

A Platinum Reserve Package is also new. It brings unique 20-inch dark-chrome wheels, a dark-chrome grille and side mirrors, premium two-tone leather seats and dark-chrome cabin accents.

Exterior

There is a distinct slope to the Armada's roofline behind the second-row seats, breaking up what would otherwise be a conventional SUV shape. There are also standard chrome roof rails. Exterior features include:

  • 18- or 20-inch wheels
  • Standard running boards
  • Standard power side mirrors that can be heated
  • Optional integrated turn signals for side mirrors
  • Optional fog lamps
  • Optional moonroof
  • Optional power liftgate

Interior

The Armada can seat up to eight people. Interior features include:

  • Cloth or leather seating
  • Available faux wood or metal trim
  • Standard dual-zone automatic climate control, plus rear controls
  • Standard leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
  • Standard eight-way power driver's seat
  • Optional power-folding third-row seat 
  • Optional navigation system with traffic information
  • Optional heated front seats and steering wheel 
  • Optional Bose stereo with hard drive
  • Optional dual-screen rear entertainment system

Under the Hood

The Armada has only one powertrain offering, a V-8, and it comes with a standard five-speed automatic transmission. The SUV is available with rear- or four-wheel drive and has a maximum towing capacity of 9,000 pounds when properly equipped. Mechanical features include:

  • Standard 317-horsepower, 5.6-liter V-8 with 385 pounds-feet of torque
  • Standard five-speed automatic transmission
  • Standard speed-sensitive power steering
  • Optional auto-leveling rear suspension

Safety

Safety features include:

  • Standard side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags that cover all three rows of seats
  • Standard antilock brakes with brake assist
  • Standard electronic stability system and traction control
  • Standard rear parking sensors
  • Optional backup camera

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