2007 Nissan Armada: Road Test
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- MSRP: $34,950 -$43,050
- Invoice: $31,775 -$39,140
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Our road test for the 2007 Nissan Armada includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Nissan Armada from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Nissan Armada, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Nissan Armada help you decide if a 2007 Nissan Armada is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| 4WD SE w/Leather Pkg. | 2WD LE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5.8 |
Armada and QX56 deliver fairly strong takeoffs. Armada bests heavier QX56 for passing response and for towing capacity, 9100 lb vs. 8900. Test QX56 and one test Armada had overly sensitive throttle action, resulting in jerky progress around town. Handy tow-haul mode complements alert, smooth-shifting automatic transmission.
FUEL ECONOMY
| 4WD SE w/Leather Pkg. | 2WD LE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2.7 |
Test 2WD Armadas averaged 12-14.5 mpg, depending on driving conditions. No opportunity to measure with 4WD Armada. Test QX56 averaged 12.9 mpg. Armada uses regular-grade fuel. Infiniti recommends premium for QX56.
RIDE QUALITY
| 4WD SE w/Leather Pkg. | 2WD LE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6.4 |
Armada, QX56 take most low-speed bumps and ruts in stride, but jiggle over patchy pavement and expansion joints at highway speeds. QX56 a tad smoother, more absorbent than Armada. Neither shows much float or wallow on dips and swells. Load-leveling suspension is standard on QX56, available on Armada, and we recommend it.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| 4WD SE w/Leather Pkg. | 2WD LE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.7 |
As clumsy in close quarters as any big SUVs. Steering has firm feel, but Armada, QX56 react slowly to inputs. Cornering behavior generally good, with no undue noseplow or body lean. Good stopping control, but testers divided on pedal modulation: Some find too much free play.
QUIETNESS
| 4WD SE w/Leather Pkg. | 2WD LE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 6.5 |
Extra sound insulation renders QX56 slightly quieter overall than Armada, but both suffer marked full-throttle engine roar. Wind and road noise nicely muffled. Suspension on one test QX56 creaked over low-speed bumps.
CONTROLS
| 4WD SE w/Leather Pkg. | 2WD LE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 6.4 |
Armada/QX56 share a basic cabin design, but Armada's decor is fairly plain vs. QX56's upscale aluminum and wood trim. Both have easy-to-read gauges, handy steering wheel switches for cruise control, select audio functions. Simple three-dial climate system may be a stretch away for some drivers, and dial positions can be tough to decipher in daylight. Test Armadas had various creaks and rattles, including squeaking steering column and wind whistle from cargo area.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| 4WD SE w/Leather Pkg. | 2WD LE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 8.7 |
Roomy, supportive seats, but Armada wedges driver's manual lumbar-adjustment lever against door pillar. Standard tilt steering wheel (powered on QX56) teams with standard power pedals to fine-tune comfortable driving position. Small nearby objects tough to spot, but visibility commanding otherwise, helped by jumbo door mirrors and unobtrusive headrests. Very high step-in gives standard running boards a workout.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| 4WD SE w/Leather Pkg. | 2WD LE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7.7 |
Large doorways, but steep step-in here, too. Generous 2nd-row space, but available bucket seats are narrow and lack proper contouring and thigh support. They tumble forward, but leave a slim passage that means a jungle-gym climb into or out of 3rd row. Once there, adults find a flat, hard, undersized bench and less space than in most other large SUVs.
CARGO ROOM
| 4WD SE w/Leather Pkg. | 2WD LE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 8.6 |
High-ride stance means high load floor, makes available power liftgate a near necessity. No need to remove any headrests to fold rear seatbacks. Modest space behind 3rd-row seat, but its split folding design adds versatility. Too bad raising those 3rd-row seats requires crawling into load area or climbing into 2nd row. Right-front seatback folds flat for a long cargo channel. Terrific interior storage: bins, pockets, beverage holders abound.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| 4WD SE w/Leather Pkg. | 2WD LE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 7.6 |
Armada and its luxury cousin, the QX56 from Nissan's Infiniti division, don't lead their respective classes in any area. They also trail key rivals in 3rd-row comfort and ease of entry/exit. Still, engine performance is laudable, and prices generally undercut those of similarly equipped competitors. Despite quality gaffes in some of our test models, Nissan does have a good reputation for mechanical reliability, to which Infiniti adds red-carpet customer treatment.
Total Score
| 4WD SE w/Leather Pkg. | 2WD LE | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | 55 | 64.1 |
Total Score: 56
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