Nissan Armada Overview

The Armada is an 8-passenger full-size body-on-frame SUV sharing a platform with the Nissan Titan truck. Trim levels include the $38,490 SV, $43,640 SL and $50,890 Platinum. While the Armada has not seen a redesign in a while, it remains a solid choice for those who need big passenger and cargo space plus the ability to tow heavy loads. Power comes from a 5.6-liter V8 making 317 hp and 385 lb-ft. of torque, mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission with a tow/haul mode and either rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive.

Cargo capacity is good, if not as cavernous as some full-size SUVs, up to 90 cubic feet with the second and third-row seats folded flat. The Armada can tow up to 9,000 lbs. in the 4-wheel drive SL and Platinum trims. Fuel economy cannot match less-rugged full-size crossovers, at 13 city/19 highway mpg for rear-wheel drive models and 12 city/18 highway mpg for those with 4-wheel drive.