2021 Nissan Armada Platinum-Cp
Nissan Armada Details
Automatic
V8, 5.6L
GRAY
4WD
Gasoline
66,743 Miles
Black
24252W
JN8AY2DB6M9793122
Platinum-Cp
About This 2021 Nissan Armada
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Features & Options
- Engine: 5.6L Endurance V8
- 2.94 Axle Ratio
- GVWR: 7-500 lbs
- Electronic Transfer Case
- Automatic Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
- 70-Amp/Hr 650CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- 150 Amp Alternator
- Class IV Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch and Brake Controller
- Trailer Wiring Harness
- 1 Skid Plate
- 1537# Maximum Payload
- Rear Auto-Leveling Suspension
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 26 Gal. Fuel Tank
- Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
- Permanent Locking Hubs
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS- Front And Rear Vented Discs- Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
- Wheels: 22"" Machine-Faced w/Tinted Clear Coat
- Tires: 22
- Aluminum Spare Wheel
- Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
- Clearcoat Paint
- Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
- Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
- Chrome Door Handles
- Body-Colored Fender Flares
- Chrome Power w/Tilt Down Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Flip-Up Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
- Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park
- Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
- Lip Spoiler
- Running Boards
- Chrome Grille
- Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
- Roof Rack Rails Only
- Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- LED Brakelights
- Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
- Front Fog Lamps
- Regular Amplifier
- Streaming Audio
- Window Grid Diversity Antenna
- Digital Signal Processor
- 2 Wireless Headphones
- 2 LCD Row Monitors In The Rear
- Rear Entertainment System w/DVD And Digital Media
- A/V Remote
- 8-Way Driver Seat
- 6-Way Passenger Seat
- Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Heated Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel w/Auto Tilt-Away
- Front Cupholder
- Rear Cupholder
- Valet Function
- Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access
- HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Adaptive
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts- Headliner/Pillar Ducts and Console Ducts
- Illuminated Locking Glove Box
- Driver Foot Rest
- Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert- Simulated Wood Door Panel Insert- Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Leather Door Trim Insert
- Leather Gear Shifter Material
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination- Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Full Floor Console w/Locking Storage- Mini Overhead Console w/Storage- 3 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 120V AC Power Outlet
- Front And Rear Map Lights
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Full Carpet Floor Covering
- Carpet Floor Trim
- Cargo Area Concealed Storage
- Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
- Cargo Space Lights
- NissanConnect Services Tracker System
- Instrument Panel Bin- Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins and Audio Media Storage
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Driver Information Center
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Analog Appearance
- Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- Perimeter Alarm
- Immobilizer
- 3 12V DC Power Outlets
- Air Filtration
- 3 12V DC Power Outlets and 1 120V AC Power Outlet
- Side Impact Beams
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Front And Rear Parking Sensors
- Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention Blind Spot
- Collision Mitigation-Front
- Driver Monitoring-Alert
- Aerial View Camera System
- Intelligent Forward Collision Warning with AEB
- Collision Mitigation-Rear
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Curtain 1st- 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point- Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Back-Up Camera
- Front Camera
- Left Side Camera
- Right Side Camera
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2021 Nissan Armada Platinum AWD Review
It seems like every day another automotive company lays out its timeline to ultimately become a fully-electric vehicle manufacturer. For instance, Nissan announced earlier this year that all of their models will be “electrified” in about 10 years – note that’s different than fully electric but still. They’ve set goal. And Nissan’s march towards carbon neutrality provides an interesting juxtaposition with their present – a significantly updated, body-on-frame, 3-ton SUV that prefers premium gas and nets 15mpg. Meet the new 2021 Armada.In 2017, the Armada moved off of the Titan pickup truck platform and flew to Japan to be built alongside the Infiniti QX80 making this generation Armada very similar to its luxury division cousin. And now at the midpoint of its expected lifecycle the Armada gets a makeover to keep it on the radar screens of large SUV buyers; think Toyota Sequoia, Chevy Tahoe and Ford Expedition. Its appearance has been modernized with harder edges, new LED lighting, and the recently redesigned Nissan badge. Riding atop 22” wheels and garnished in this Platinum trim, the Armada has big presence and if you don’t care for the chrome a new Midnight Edition Package is available on the lesser SL grade.
I really like what Nissan has done with the updated styling and the new badges and Armada lettering look great. And I watch enough Kids Baking Championship to actually understand this beautiful color’s name: Coulis Red Pear. But it’s really up here where its newness makes the greatest impression. This big touchscreen with its crisper graphics, wireless phone projection and over the air updates immediately adds some much needed modernity. Likewise, the driver display has been updated and this rear view camera mirror is best I’ve ever seen – so big and crystal clear.
There’s also a redesigned center console that can be opened from the front or the rear – pretty clever – and the remote controlled Family Entertainment System has been updated with today’s connectivity options and a USB fast charge feature but it’s still not a touchscreen and no longer accepts DVD media. In general the interior feels and looks more premium with the center stack adorned in black wood grain, high quality touchpoints, raised stitching and this new touchscreen. It’s worked by using this knob and switches down here, voice commands that perform decently, or simply touching it and it’s close enough to the driver where that’s comfortably possible. It’s not a juggernaut when it comes to features but there is some neat stuff in here, the 13 speaker Bose audio system punches above its weight, and the around view monitor DOES have an external button so I like that. In front of the driver is a higher res, full color display with a number of menus to choose from though this seat belt warning erroneously keeps coming up every time I start it. Odd. Unfortunately, there is no head-up display but this rear view camera mirror is great. And, a lot of new cars alert you to when you’ve left your phone on the wireless charger upon exit and because it’s hidden hear behind this door Nissan should do that, as well.
As far as the drive is concerned the Armada is holding up very well. It’s stout, refined and quiet - all traits you’d expect in a luxury SUV. It doesn’t feel trucky at all - the ride is smooth and the handling is more than competent despite the big weight it’s managing - all without any trick suspensions or drive modes which is both impressive and outdated at the same time. The transmission can get a tad lazy so a sport mode would be nice. All told I think Nissan has done enough here to keep the Armada relevant until its next big redesign.
400 horses is more standard horsepower than offered by its aforementioned rivals and the 5.6-liter V8 and its 413 pound-feet of torque still feel phat. The double wishbone front and rear suspension with Hitachi shocks does an excellent job of keeping the Armada’s ride supple and the handling tight and the 4-wheel drive system is simple with auto, 4-high and 4-low settings adjusted with this big dial, mostly operating though in 2-wheel drive and then sending up to 50% of the power to the front wheels when necessary. Ground clearance over 9” is legit. Without an engine start/stop system the 7-speed auto has been programmed to eek out a little more fuel economy so you sometimes find yourself pressing the gas pedal to find a kick down gear but this SUV is quick…though certainly not efficient. 13city/18 highway is slightly better than the worst gas guzzler of all – the Toyota Sequoia – but the fact that it needs premium gas for optimal performance gives the Armada the highest annual fuel cost of $3,500. Over 5 years you’ll spend $9,500 more on gas as compared with the average new vehicle. Yikes. But if you tow, the Armada now adds a Trailer Brake Controller and Trailer Sway Control for more confidence and safety while still able to handle 8,500 pounds.
My tester with the optional Captain’s Chairs Package takes seating from 8 to 7, and though they don’t slide they do recline and the massive center console offers big storage. There are also heated seats and separate climate controls. And the tumbling action makes it easy to get into the 3rd row which features power recline seats and decent space though with the high floor your knees are up around your throat. But kids will be more than fine though the absence of a panoramic roof is glaring. My biggest beef with these seats though is how maddeningly slow they are to power fold.
From a safety tech standpoint, there are auto high beams, traffic sign recognition, and adaptive cruise control though without steering assist. And the background players used to avoid accidents are all here too.
MSRP as-tested is $71,250 and that doesn’t get you LED interior lighting or a hands-free liftgate; the latter unavailable at any price.
There aren’t many left like the Armada and I’ve truly enjoyed my week with it. If you can live without some of the newness and unavailable features and aren’t scared off by the gas mileage it’ll save you thousands when compared to a comparable Chevy Tahoe.