Nissan Armada Model Overview

The introduction of the Nissan Armada in 2004 marked the entrance of the fourth SUV into the auto manufacturer's lineup, joining the Pathfinder, Xterra, and Murano. The Armada was initially a bigger version of the Pathfinder and named the Pathfinder Armada, but after one year it became its own model.

The Nissan Armada is a truck-based SUV, sharing a platform with the Nissan Titan. It has a V8 engine and 305 horsepower engine.

The Armada is big. Huge, even. It ranks with the Toyota Sequoia, Ford Expedition, and Chevy Tahoe. It seats up to eight passengers and unlike many other vehicles claiming this capacity, can actually fit adults into the third row seats. It also can tow more than 9,000 pounds, the best in its class.

The Nissan Armada has been plagued with quality issues, including troubles with the brakes, tires, and interior finishes. Some have dubbed it the "Lemonada," but others praise the SUV and say its the best in its class.