The Nissan Armada is available in three different trims, each building on the other to make it easy to figure out which models works best for your life style. The base model is the SV, which is bounds above many other vehicle base models. It comes with 18" aluminum-alloy wheels and a sonar system in the front and the rear. Plus, it's equipped with a navigation system with 8.0" touch screen, rare for base models, as well as a premium Bose speaker audio system. The MSRP starts at $44,400.The next step up is the SL model. It features heated leather-appointed seats plus 20" aluminum-alloy wheels. It also has moving object detection for extra safety. For those in chillier areas, the remote engine start ability makes getting in your car on freezing mornings a lot easier. The starting MSRP for the SL is $49,150.The top model in the lineup, the Platinum is not only a powerhouse of a vehicle, but also a triumph of vehicle design. A power moonroof is a delightful addition, while the climate-controlled front seats and tri-zone entertainment system with dual 7" monitors guarantees a comfortable ride. The Platinum also has many aesthetic touches, such as a stylish tint on the wheels.

With 390 horsepower under the hood, the Armada is a powerful vehicle. It has a truly impressive towing capacity for an SUV at 8,500 pounds, making it capable of towing boats or other heavy objects. The 5.6 liter V8 makes it easy to get around with or without additional cargo.

The Nissan Armada comes standard with front wheel drive, but four wheel drive is also available to make the vehicle more rugged. It handles off roading decently, allowing the vehicle to be flexible on a multitude of terrains. Because of its large size of the body and it's engine, it gets 14 miles to the gallon in the city, 19 on the highway, a respectable EPA rating for so big a vehicle.

The interior space of the Nissan Armada is large and commanding, with 8 seats in the interior, accessed by four doors. A large center console separates the front seats, which are designed as captain's chairs, and are incredibly comfortable. There's a generous about of room to spread out in both the first and second rows, and the third row is perfect for extra passengers, or can fold down for more storage space.

The Nissan Armada isn't without its safety features. Featuring remote engine start for cold mornings, or walking through a parking garage at night, the Armada also has a full complement of airbag. The Armada is a large vehicle, and predictive forward collision-warning makes it easier to stop suddenly during unexpected dangers on the road, important when the vehicle is so large and can take extra time to slow down than a compact vehicle.