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2023 Nissan Armada review

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Pros

  • Attractive interior
  • Powerful V8 engine
  • Many standard features

Cons

  • Poor fuel economy
  • Cramped third row
  • Dated infotainment system

Mileage (EPA estimate)

13 city, 18 highway, 15 combined

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The 2023 Nissan Armada is a full-size, three-row SUV with impressive towing and hauling capability

The Nissan Armada is one of just a few full-size truck-based SUVs available in America. The largest vehicle in the Nissan lineup, the Armada offers impressive hauling and towing capability, a spacious interior, and a powerful V8 engine under the hood. Nissan gave the Armada a fresh look in 2021, and for the 2023 model year, styling remains unchanged. However, the big SUV is now available with remote engine start on the SV, the SL gets a heated steering wheel, and Armada SV, SL, and Platinum can be equipped with Amazon Alexa integration. Nissan offers the Armada in four trim levels: S, SV, SL, and Platinum. All trim levels come standard with Nissan’s 5.6-liter V8 engine producing 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with the option of full-time four-wheel drive. Armada can seat up to eight people and can tow as much as 8,500 pounds. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.

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What is new for the 2023 Nissan Armada?

  • The SL trim now comes with Heated Steering Wheel as standard equipment.
  • The S trim now comes with Power Seat(s) and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
  • The SV trim now comes with Remote Start as standard equipment.

2023 Nissan Armada trims

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S:

  • 400-hp, 413-lb-ft of torque 5.6L
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Power Mirrors
  • Cloth Seats
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Rear Defroster
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • View our Nissan Armada S inventory

SV:

SL:

  • Includes all features available on the SV
  • Sunroofs
  • Leather Seats
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Memory Seats
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • BOSE Sound System
  • View our Nissan Armada SL inventory

Platinum:

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What We Like

Performance: With a big 5.6-liter V8 engine under the hood, the Armada never seems to lack power. Acceleration is surprisingly strong for such a large vehicle, and passing slower vehicles on a two-lane road is easily done. Braking power is equally impressive—according to the Edmunds Expert Review, the Armada could stop from 60 mph in just 123 feet, considerably better than the competition.

Utility: One of the primary reasons for purchasing such a large SUV is its hauling and towing capability, and the Armada doesn’t disappoint. There’s plenty of space behind the third row for cargo, and folding the seats down increases the space to almost 100 cubic feet. The potent V8 also makes towing a breeze, and most trims come standard with an integrated trailer brake controller.

Interior: The cabin of the Nissan Armada is quite spacious with good headroom and legroom, at least for the front seat and second-row passengers—the third row is admittedly cramped for adult passengers. The larger 12.3-inch display screen works well with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® connectivity. Multiple USB ports and a wireless charging pad keep everything powered.

What Needs Improvement

Fuel economy: As a full-size SUV with a powerful V8 engine, fuel economy is not the Armada’s forte. The EPA rates the big Nissan at 13 mpg in the city, 18 mpg on the highway, and 15 mpg combined. Hook up a trailer, and those figures drop rather dramatically.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4 out of 5

3 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Nissan Armada an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Nissan Armada 3rd out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs.

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Nissan Armada features and specs

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SL 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Third Row Seat
  • Tow Hitch
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Full Roof Rack
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Quad Seats
  • Rear Air Conditioning

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

5.6L

Horsepower

400

Torque (ft-lbs)

413

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

26

Wheelbase

121.1"

Overall length

208.9"

Width

79.9"

Height

75.8"

Leg room

F 41.9"/M 41"/R 28.4"

Head room

F 40.9"/M 40"/R 36.4"

Front tires

P275/60HR20

Rear tires

P275/60HR20

Seating capacity

8

Max towing capacity

850/8500 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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