greenwad
greenwad
View My AgentPage

Print this Page | Digg It | del.icio.us

Tags: nissan, nissan armada, nissan armada brake problems, nissan armada review, nissan armada wheels

Tag Links: nissan, nissan armada, nissan armada brake problems, nissan armada review, nissan armada wheels

Nissan Armada Review
The Armada is Nissan’s seven-passenger SUV big boy. It’s a full-size off-road capable unit that takes advantage of its truck DNA. It’s also laden with luxury and imbued with plenty of power.

Styling is rugged but not garish
When Nissan penned the Armada, which debuted in 2004, they struck an artful balance between ruggedness and sophistication, making this an eye-catching hulk equally presentable on the dusty trail as the downtown boulevard. For such a large box, the Armada is more visually appealing and stylistically interesting than many of its competitors.

For 2008, some minor tweaking has freshened the grille and front and rear fascias while a series of subtle interior upgrades completes the package.

While its interior design is certainly pleasant enough, it fails to standout from the crowd as successfully as the sheet metal does. Despite its “plain bread” visuals, cabin functionality and instrument layout is above average and well thought-out.

Plentiful punch unchanged for 2008
Only one engine is available to power the 2008 Armada, and it’s the same high achieving DOHC V8 powerplant found in last year’s version. Displacing 5.6 liters, the 32-valve unit produces 317 horsepower @ 4,900 rpm and 385 pound-feet of torque @ 3,600 rpm.

Stoke of the big V8 is harnessed by a 5-speed automatic transmission with a “gated” shifter in place of the oft found electronic manual mode. In my mind, a gated arrangement imparts a greater sense of control and communication to the driver than does an electronic mode in which the position of the shifter remains constant.

On the road, the Armada is never starved for power. Given this vehicle’s substantial size and weight, its responsiveness to right-foot demands is sharp and immediate. Off-the-line launches are quick by any standard while highway-passing is crisp and confident. Of course, such internal fortitude comes with a hefty price. This is a thirsty beast, especially when confined to city driving.

Federal fuel consumption ratings peg the Armada at 18.1 and 11.7 liters of fuel per 100K of city and highway driving respectively. Read Article
Nissan Armada Review



Comments:

Images hosted in your AgentSpace can now be posted in the comments section using the following syntax (case matters):
[img]IMAGE URL[/img]
Example: [img]http://agent004.myautospies.com/users/150/Sample-Gallery/sample1.JPG[/img]
montyz81montyz81 - 5/27/2008 10:32:19 AM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I just sold my 04 Armada. It was the best Truck I have ever owned. But @ $100 per tank, I just couldn't afford to own it as an everyday vehicle. I will miss the space. Hopefully some day I can go back to full size again.

reply to this comment
vonbeelervonbeeler - 5/27/2008 2:25:58 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I bought my wife the Infiniti version of this truck in 2005. Just did road trip for Memorial Day. 5 hours each way and almost a full tank at $100 each way. Thats the downside. The upside is more room than almost anything other than a Suburban. 2 kids in back with plenty of room for the wife to jump back there and sit between when needed. Love the fact the the third row goes flush into the floor ulike GM or Toyota large SUV's. I don't have to carefully pack. There is tremendous room behind second row in the rear. Very quiet, plenty of power(my other cars have 510hp and 400hp),and super comfortable seat position. I've been itching to downsize a little but when I looked at New Merc GL or BMW x5 they seemed tinny inside. I've grown acustom to the serious interior room. Overall very satisfied.

reply to this comment
Peyton18Peyton18 - 5/27/2008 7:01:35 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Now this is something to get excited about!...

reply to this comment
stonestone - 5/27/2008 9:54:40 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I own an 06 Armada SE 4x4, no navi, no leather, nothing fancy, but I don't think I will ever trade it. By far the most useful vehicle I have ever owned. It rides good, handles decently, and feels like it could pull my house off of the foundation if I got bored. It cost almost 100 to fill it up these days, but I just drive it less...

Stone

reply to this comment
To post a comment for this story, you must first Login.

If you do not have an account, you will need to Register (It's Free!).

Most Recent Stories
Hyundai Compares Themselves To Competitors After Genesis Scores 5 Star Crash ResultsIf The Keys For Both Of These Cars Were On The Table, Which Would You Pick Up?Lexus IS Convertible coming next year, lightweight IS-F in the worksSpy Shots of new Mercedes taken by yours truly!Teach An New Dog Old Tricks? Lexus Debuts The quattro Inspired LS460 AWD In MoscowForget A Sub-Compact If Want To Save Real Money Just Buy a Gas Hog!Chrysler Considers Selling The Viper As A Brand!Audi Offers Race Ready R8's To The PublicBMW's M6 Gets Put On Notice- Audi's 570 HP RS5 Caught On US SoilMcLaren working on family of supercars for 2009Revealed: Splinter wooden supercarGM releases GTR-style multi-function displayFiat Portofino concept re-creates 1960s beach carsNext-generation Mazda MX-5 will be more dramaticIf Lexus Isn't NERVOUS, It Should BE!Why Is BMW Backing Away From Performance? The M3 CSL Bites The Dust!Is It On Your Short List? Hyundai Counts On Fallout From Lexus, BMW, And Others For Genesis SalesDetroits Three Muscle Cars Hang Out: Camaro, Challenger and MustangProduction Buick Riviera cancelledCadillac version of the Volt hybrid in the worksAutomakers Expect Yet Another Dismal Sales Month For AugustBeen Waiting For Your First Look At The Official 2009 BMW Order Guides? We Got Em!Toyota Management Caught In A Struggle Between Profit Or SalesPeugeot could return to the USA Final Tribute: Paul Newman Takes His Last Lap Around Lime RockOC.T unveils 550hp Audi S3 BiturboRenault Twingo RS revealedNew Cadillac CTS-V Schools BMW M5?Revealed: Camaro SSWidebody SLK on sale in U.S. First official teaser for Buick LaCrosse First Fast and Furious 4 trailer Audi A4 Avant by CaractereAudi RS6 Splits In Half And The Driver LIVES!!!!What Are The Modern Day Classics Amongst Us?Audi Overtakes BMW As Top Place To Work For Graduate By Students In GermanyBMW and Lexus Top The Best Designed Luxury Vehicles List For 2008SOUND OFF: Detroit Lobbies For Your Tax Dollars To Bail Them Out!Toyota Overtakes GMAC In First Half As Biggest US Auto LenderUp To Measure: Is The 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC Really A Half-Price CLS?Audi's Entry Level A3 Out Classes The Lexus LS Self Park FeatureBugatti working on four-door model and 270mph super VeyronNew small 4-cylinder Cadillac sedan due out in 2010Infinti G37 cabrio will be bigger than the coupeMercedes already working on CL facelift2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC Test DriveBest Luxury Sports SUV???CHEAP Leases Are Going The Way Of The Dinosaur-What's A Luxury Brand Moocher To Do?What We Know About The 2010 Jaguar XJBespoke Rolls-Royce Peony Phantom to arrive in Abu Dhabi