2007 Nissan Armada: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

This large SUV gets more power for 2007. Armada is based on Nissan's Titan pickup truck. It offers SE and LE versions in rear- and 4-wheel drive. The 4WD system can be left engaged on dry pavement and includes low-range gearing. The sole engine is again a 5.6-liter V8 but now with 317 hp vs 305. It teams with a 5-speed automatic transmission. ABS and an antiskid system are standard. A load-leveling suspension is standard on LE, optional on SE. A power liftgate is standard on LEs, available for SEs; both include opening glass. Curtain side airbags covering all three seating rows are standard. Front side airbags and leather upholstery are available for SE, standard on LE. LE seats seven and has 2nd-row bucket seats with a removable center console. Optional on LE and standard on the others is a 2nd-row bench for eight-passenger capacity. The 3rd-row bench has a 60/40 split and folds into the cargo floor. Exclusive to LE is an optional navigation system with rearview camera. Nissan's upscale Infiniti brand sells a retrimmed Armada as the QX56.

COMPETITION

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