2024 Nissan Armada

Price Range: $55,720 - $70,790 ^{Price range reflects Base MSRP for various trim levels, not including options or fees.}

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The Armada certainly looks the part of a modern full-size SUV. But its recent updates can't fully mask that this is still a trucky, body-on-frame SUV. The sonorous V8 and its associated capability are nice, but overall the Armada lacks the refinement we've come to expect in this class. Other large SUVs have a broader range of talents.

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Pros

Pro:High-quality, appealing interior
Pro:Smooth V8 engine delivers ample power
Pro:Quiet interior at highway speeds
Pro:Many standard safety features

Cons

Con:V8's poor fuel economy
Con:Third-row seating isn't particularly spacious
Con:High cargo floor makes loading difficult
Con:Infotainment interface feels dated

What’s new

No major changes expected for 2024
Part of the second Armada generation introduced for 2017

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Overview

The 2024 Nissan Armada is a full-size three-row SUV that slots above the Pathfinder three-row crossover. The Armada is one of the few remaining SUVs on the market that can claim to be truck-based, using body-on-frame construction and packing a powerful V8 under its hood. Nissan's largest SUV seats seven or eight passengers, depending on configuration, and can accommodate a sizable amount of cargo with the rear seats folded down. If you want a big, old-fashioned sport-ute, the Armada might be a good option for you.

Edmunds spotlight: Towing capability

Car-based crossovers might offer comparable amounts of space, but they can't compete with a truck-based SUV's ability to tow a heavy load. The Nissan Armada doesn't disappoint in that regard, with a max towing capacity of up to 8,500 pounds for both rear- and four-wheel-drive models. The Armada's robust V8 engine helps make quick work of pulling your boat or toy hauler, and SV trims and above come standard with a trailer brake controller that allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from inside the vehicle.

Competitors to consider

The Armada competes with other full-size SUVs from mainstream brands, including the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, Ford Expedition and Expedition Max, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and Toyota Sequoia. Higher trim levels of the Armada might also be cross-shopped against its mechanically related but more luxurious twin, the Infiniti QX80. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to find out how the Armada compares with some of its competitors.

Which Armada does Edmunds recommend?

For the best blend of features and value, we recommend the SL trim. That model gets you the sharper-looking 20-inch wheels and other goodies from the SV Appearance package plus useful extras such as leather upholstery, heated seats, remote engine start, a 360-degree camera system and a 13-speaker Bose surround-sound setup.

Nissan Armada models

[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's Armada. We expect the 2024 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The Nissan Armada is a full-size SUV with seating capacity of up to eight people. It's offered four trim levels: S, SV, SL and Platinum trim. Each is equipped with a 5.6-liter V8 engine (400 horsepower, 413 lb-ft) mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission that powers the rear wheels, unless you opt for the four-wheel-drive system with low-range gearing. Keep reading for our rundown of the Armada's significant features and options.

S
The base S trim includes these features:

18-inch alloy wheels
Full-size spare tire
Tow hitch receiver with prewiring for a trailer brake controller
LED headlights
Cloth seats
Power-adjustable front seats
Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
Dual-zone automatic climate control
12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
Wired Android Auto
Satellite radio
Navigation system
NissanConnect services with Wi-Fi connectivity
Four-speaker stereo

Additionally, the Nissan Armada S includes these driver assist technologies:

Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Armada and the car in front)
Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

SV
The Armada SV builds on S equipment with:

Auto-dimming, heated side mirrors
Roof rails
LED foglights
Trailer brake controller
Synthetic leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Wireless smartphone charger
Alexa compatibility
Remote engine start
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Universal garage door opener
Six-speaker stereo

An optional SV Appearance package adds:

20-inch alloy wheels (with mini spare)
LED foglights
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Universal garage door opener
Power liftgate

SL
Choose the Armada SL, and your SUV includes SV Appearance package contents plus:

Trailer sway damping (adjusts vehicle brakes to help control trailer movement if a trailer begins to sway)
Remote keyless entry
Remote engine start
Leather seats
Heated steering wheel
Sunroof
120-volt household-style power outlet
13-speaker Bose premium sound system
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Armada and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

A Midnight Edition package is available with SL trim. It equips the SUV with:

Black exterior and interior trim
Black leather seats
Black headliner
Special floor mats and cargo mat

Platinum
This is the top-of-the-line Armada equipped with:

22-inch alloy wheels
Rain-sensing wipers
Wiper de-icer system
Quilted leather upholstery
Ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Heated second-row seats
One-touch power-folding third-row seats
Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
Rear-seat entertainment system with two 8-inch display screens

Second-row captain's chairs are available for the Armada SL and Platinum in place of the standard bench seat.

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Consumer reviews

Read what other owners think about the 2024 Nissan Armada.

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3.9

Most helpful consumer reviews

Continues to be a Great SUV!

Matt B, 07/28/2019

2019 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)

This review is being updated for the 2019 Nissan Armada Platinum 4x4. We now have over 33k miles on it, including multiple family road trips, sporting event weekends with kids, and near daily city/suburban driving. Bottom line: our family of 6 is still very happy with our purchase! The 2019 Platinum Armada comes equipped with just about every bell and whistle that you could want. … While the tech and layout are somewhat outdated compared to newer competitor models, the Armada continues to provide a comfortable ride with tons of safety features and it's actually fun to drive. While it may be somewhat outdated, the tech that the Armada offers is decent. The driver display and cabin layout are efficient and easy to learn. The maps and Navigation system are accurate and work well, but the system is cumbersome to input an address into. You can import locations/addresses via your smartphone, but this is still a chore and I never fully got the hang of it (or honestly cared to). That being said, it still is functional and works well. There is no Android Auto or Apple Car Play in the Armada, which as I previously said is weird because other Nissan models have it, but oh well. Our family has both Android and Apple and everybody can connect their phones to the system via Bluetooth or USB. There are 4 x accessible and usable USB ports: 2 x in the front and 2 x in the middle row, which work great. As I said in my previous review, we are coming from a Honda Odyssey minivan, which has the central TV screen. The Armada has the dual, built in TV screens in the back of the front seat headrests. The middle row USB can control their respective side TV screen to independently play/stream media, if desired. Or you can play DVD from the front console (only DVD, not BluRay). Additionally, we haven't had any issues or complaints with our kids viewing the TV screens from the back seats. Finally, the sound system is awesome. I'm not sure if this is from the Bose sound system, the sound dampening interior, or combination of both, but whether it's music, podcasts, or movies playing, the sound is great. The seats are very comfortable and there is more than enough passenger comfort space in the front and middle row captain chairs. The front seats are ventilated/heated and can be multipositioned. The middle seats are heated, can be reclined/inclined, and are still very plush, roomy, and comfortable. The 3rd row in the back is definitely not the same. I'm 6'2" and can fit back there, but I wouldn't want to go more than an hour riding in the back. Our family of 6 with 2 x dogs can still take road trips (see luggage/cargo concern below). I still like all of the safety/driver aids. The adaptive cruise control holds speed and standoff distance like a champ. The collision warning/self breaking can be harsh, so check your settings, but it works well. The lane keeping assist can be overbearing at times, but it's easy to disable if you don't like it. I only enable it on long road trips and it's nice once you learn the nuances. The blind spot warning and intervention works well and the cameras offer true dimensions and great lines of sight. We have found the Armada to be very responsive and it handles much better than you would expect from a big SUV. It turns sharply, handles well and thanks to the V8, you most certainly can get up and go if needed. City and highway driving are nice thanks to the high ride with excellent lines of sight. The only blind spots I have issues with are the right front and rear bumper regions - and thanks to the bird's eye view, safety cameras, large mirrors, and warning systems, this really isn't an issue. It offers a smooth, level ride despite any turns or potholes encountered. We haven't really needed the 4WD, but on the 2 x occasions we used it, it performed well and we didn't get stuck in mud. We haven't really been in icy/snowy conditions much, but so far, the Armada has handled well in all environments. My only concerns continue to be the relative poor fuel economy and lack of luggage space with all 3 rows in use. With respect to the fuel economy, it's a 3 ton SUV with a large V8, so expect it to be bad. We're still averaging 14 mpg mixed with city and highway driving. We have found that true city stop and go driving gets in the 10-12 mpg range and highway driving gets in the 16-20 mpg range. With the middle row Captain's Chairs installed, there is actually a fair amount of internal storage space in the cabin, so the personal space is awesome, but the back luggage area will barely fit 2 full size suit cases unless the 3rd row seats are straight 90 degrees. We ended up getting a trailer tow hitch with a cargo bag to overcome this. It's a hassle, but well worth it (side note - minimal, if any, effect on gas mileage). Final note, we towed a small travel trailer (~4000 lbs) and the Armada handled it as though it wasn't there, with the exception of the trash fuel economy (we averaged 8-9 mpg while towing).

Armada save 10K OVER the others

Big Ed, 07/20/2019

2019 Nissan Armada SL 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)

My first impression when looking to buy a new large SUV was that the Nissan gave me more for less. Have experience in R&D for a key supplier for the automotive manufacturers, I also know there is no free lunch. GM interiors stink in part on the quality of the plastics they specify. The gaps, finishes wearing off items, it is all related. Ford is better/tighter in its specs and the …

We are very pleased with our purchase!

Zac, 08/28/2019

2019 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)

We bought our 2019 Armada Platinum about a month ago. This is our 2nd Armada. We’ve racked up about 800 miles so far and it’s everything we hoped it would be. Comfortable, quiet ride. Very roomy. Kids love the captains chairs in the back as well as the DVD player. I keep hearing folks talk about the gas mileage, what do you expect when you buy a beast. You can’t have everything. Go buy …

Great riding vehicle

KW, 10/31/2019

2019 Nissan Armada SV 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)

I have rented Armada's many times and always enjoyed driving them. So much so, that i finally bought one. I cannot think of a car that rides better than this vehicle, and my other car is a Lexus, and i will drive this one any day over that vehicle. Smooth, quiet, and powerful.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2024 Nissan Armada, so we've included reviews for other years of the Armada since its last redesign.

2024 Nissan Armada

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