Nissan entered the large SUV field for 2004 with a wagon based on its Titan pickup truck. Armada shared Titan's 305-hp V8 engine and 5-speed automatic transmission. It had seats for up to eight and its 2nd- and 3rd-row seats folded flush with the floor. Armada came in SE, SE Off-Road, and LE models. Standard were curtain side airbags covering all three seating rows. Front side airbags and leather upholstery were optional on SE, standard on the others. Armada offered rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive that could be left engaged on dry pavement and included low-range gearing. The automatic transmission had a tow-haul mode. ABS and traction/antiskid control were standard. Load-leveling suspension was standard on LE, optional on the others. Armada's liftgate had opening glass. A power liftgate was an exclusive LE option. SE Off-Road included skid plates, special shock absorbers, and 17-inch wheels vs. other models' 18s. SE and SE Off-Road had 2nd- and 3rd-row benches for eight-passenger capacity. LEs had 2nd-row bucket seats with a removable center console. The 2nd-row bench was an LE option. Other standard features included power-adjustable pedals, heated mirrors, and rear obstacle detection. Options included a navigation system and DVD entertainment.