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Nissan’s largest SUV has solid towing capacity and decent infotainment options. How does it compare to other big SUVs? We take a look in our review.
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What’s New for the 2024 Nissan Armada?
The 2024 Nissan Armada is the brand’s biggest and boldest SUV but it enters the model year with only one change compared to last year’s model. The base trim, dubbed “S” is gone which leaves the Armada with only three trims to choose from.
The 2024 Nissan Armada is a people mover that comes standard with a 400-horsepower V8 engine, a seven-speed automatic gearbox, and either rear or four-wheel drive. We love it for its standard power and high-end interior quality as well as its 8,500-lb towing capacity.
Carsforsale.com Score
7.75/10
Powertrain
Score
7.75/10
Interior
Score
8.75/10
Technology
Score
7.5/10
Value
Score
7.75/10
The Breakdown
Solid towing capacity
Comfortable interior
Great V8
Very inefficient
Outdated tech
Limited configurations
A compromised SUV
2024 Armada Specs
- 400 horsepower from base engine
- 413 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 3 available trims
- 16.5 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- 95.4 cu-ft of cargo capacity with seats folded
- 12.3-inch infotainment screen
- 4-star crash test rating
- Basic 3-year warranty
- Towing capacity of 8,500 lbs
2024 Nissan Armada Powertrain 7.75/10
Every Armada comes with a 5.6-liter 400-horsepower V8 under the hood that also makes 413 lb-ft of torque. That power then routes to the rear or all four wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission. That makes the Armada the most powerful naturally aspirated full-sized base-level SUV on sale today. In fact, only the base Jeep Wagoneer is more powerful overall in the segment.
That power is clearly evident in the way the Armada accelerates and passes on the highway. At the same time, it achieves pretty average fuel economy scores. In rear-wheel drive guise, the Armada gets just 14 mpg in the city and 19 on the highway. Add four-wheel drive to the mix and each of those numbers falls to 13 mpg city and 18 mpg on the highway. On top of that, the truck-based chassis of the Armada makes it more prone to body roll than some competitors.
There’s a benefit to that beefy frame though and in part, it comes in the form of an 8,500-pound towing capacity. That’s more than most people will ever need and 100 lbs more than one can tow in the Chevrolet Tahoe. Notably, it’s far behind competitors from Ford and Jeep though. Generally, the Armada offers an everyday experience that’s slightly better than some competitors and slightly worse than others. That sort of middling performance is one that permeates the entire design.
2024 Nissan Armada Interior 8.75/10
The cabin is a real highlight thanks to the spacious first and second rows complete with some of the best seats in the business. Nissan knows how to provide an optimal blend of support and cushion and it’s a key feature of the Armada. The second row is available as a bench or as captain’s chairs and we’d suggest the latter for those who don’t regularly transport eight people.
Not only are the captain’s chairs more comfortable but they also add an additional route for those getting in and out of the third row. That third row isn’t the largest in the segment so it’s helpful to add comfort, in this case during ingress and egress, wherever possible.
The cabin materials are another win for the Armada as Nissan uses soft-touch surfaces more than Chevrolet and Ford. The dash itself is attractive if not a bit simplistic and visibility is good too. The gauges and infotainment system appear a little dated when compared to rivals but we’ll speak more of them in our tech segment. Cargo space is generous too with 16.5 cubic feet in the area behind the third row and up to 95.4 cubic feet once the seats are all folded down.
2024 Nissan Armada Technology Features 7.5/10
In the same way that every Armada comes with a somewhat antiquated V8, they also come with a somewhat dated 12.3-inch infotainment system. It’s bright, full of useful features, and also incorporates physical knobs for the volume and tuner. At the same time, it’s not as quick or as polished as some of the rivals out there. The gauge cluster is a similar story with analog dials and a smallish driver information display.
Thankfully, there are some features that can elevate the Armada back into the conversation quite easily. First, the Platinum trim is quite expensive but comes standard with a dual-screen infotainment system.
Secondly, the entire range gets a complete set of safety features which is way more than we can say for Ford or Chevrolet. Every Armada comes with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking in both directions, lane-departure warning, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring, and parking sensors.
For us, those features should come standard on any vehicle of this size and Nissan meets that requirement. Its customers are better for it too as the Armada doesn’t have perfect safety scores. It managed a four-star crash-test rating with the NHTSA and hasn’t been fully tested by the IIHS.
2024 Nissan Armada Trims & Pricing
SV – $57,730
The base Armada comes with 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, LED fog lights, faux-leather upholstery, power-adjustable heated front seats, a power-adjustable steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 12.3-inch infotainment system, wired Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, Alexa integration, satellite radio, integrated navigation, and six speakers.
SL – $61,500
The SL gets 20-inch wheels, a power liftgate, a universal garage door opener, remote start, trailer sway damping, leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, a sunroof, a 120-volt household-style power outlet, a 13-speaker Bose audio system, and a surround-view camera system.
Platinum – $69,800
Finally, the Platinum includes 22-inch wheels, rain-sensing wipers, quilted leather upholstery, a wiper de-icer system, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, power-folding rear seats, a rear-seat entertainment system, and a digital rearview mirror.
2024 Nissan Armada Overall Value 7.75/10
The Armada offers a little less than average value in this segment. The Chevrolet Tahoe is sharper to drive and offers almost all of what the Armada does. The Ford Expedition isn’t as good to drive but provides better fuel economy. The Jeep Wagoneer is far and away better than the rest of the segment including the Armada though. Those dedicated to picking up an Armada should consider a used or certified pre-owned version.
CarsForSale.com Overall Score 7.75/10
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Nissan could make the Armada more enticing by offering a more attractive warranty package or by lowering the price by a few thousand dollars. Much the same way that the current Suburban is a bit outdated, the Armada isn’t totally up to snuff these days. It could use a hybrid drivetrain option too. Chevrolet has a plan to fix its issue. Hopefully, Nissan does too.
2024 Nissan Armada FAQ
Is the Armada Nissan’s biggest SUV?
Yes, the Armada is Nissan’s biggest SUV.
Does the Armada have a CVT?
The Nissan Armada has a seven-speed conventional automatic.
How many seats are in a Nissan Armada?
The Nissan Armada offers seven or eight seats depending on how many are in the second row.
