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Jul 18, 2019

Large SUVs continue to dominate the automotive market, and that means that it takes a unique design to stand out. The Nissan Armada is far different from other SUVs its size thanks to the meticulous development and styling efforts of Nissan’s engineers. There are several versions of the Nissan Armada to choose from. Here is how you know which Nissan Armada model you need. Rear View look of the white nissan armada

What Do They Have in Common?

While they offer unique benefits, each of the Nissan Armada models has several traits in common. They all start with a powerful V8 engine that gets up to 390 hp. That is enough to comfortably tow up to 8,500 lbs. It is paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission for efficiency. All versions of the Armada also seat up to eight people. 

Nissan Armada SV

The Nissan Armada SV is the base package, but it comes with a lot of features that you want. These include a 13-speaker Bose audio system and an 8-inch touchscreen for the infotainment center. It also comes with voice recognition for easy hands-free controls. One of the things that you will like best about the Nissan Armada SV is its safety features. It has many of Nissan’s driver-assist safety features to make it easier to drive. This includes the rear-view camera and rear-traffic monitoring. With a car the size of the Armada, this system comes in handy.

Nissan Armada SL

The Nissan Armada SL is the one that you want if you want premium features at a more affordable price. In total, it has most of the features that the higher Platinum package comes with except for some exclusive options. It changes the cloth interior to a leather interior for a better feel. It also has a remote start feature, which is useful if you live in cold places and need to heat your car before you get in. If you transport heavy stuff or a lot of stuff often, then you’ll appreciate the powered liftgate. It is much easier to open and close, especially if you have your hands full.

Nissan Armada Platinum

If you want all of the features that are available in the Nissan Armada, then check out the Platinum package. It has the highest level features including a surround-view camera. Plus, Nissan gave it all of the driver-assist systems like adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring. A moonroof becomes a standard feature to add to the level of luxury along with ventilated and heated seats.

If you want to go even further, try the Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve package. It has unique styling and features that are not available on any other Armada. Although it only has seating for seven, the seats are upgraded to give them a better feel. It can be a big benefit for longer trips.

The Nissan Armada is one of the better options on the market when it comes to full-size luxury SUVs. Check it out at your Nissan dealer today.

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