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Aug 23, 2018

The interior of the Nissan Armada | Taylor's Auto MaxThe 2018 Nissan Armada is the perfect choice for buyers looking to get a quality SUV that can accommodate their active lifestyles. Whether you’re interested in something that can carry everything your family needs on cross-country vacations or you love to take the camping action off-road, the Armada has something to offer for everybody. With its expandable cargo capacity and impressive towing capabilities, you’ll have no trouble packing and hauling everything you need for your next adventure.

Towing Capacity

With the 2018 Nissan Armada’s solid construction, in combination with a powerful, 390 horsepower-producing V-8 engine, it’s capable of towing a massive 8,500 lbs. That’s more than enough for most travelers to connect and haul large loads such as boats, trailers, and pop-up campers. To give you an idea, the average weight for a pop-up camper is around 600 lbs. while the average family boat weighs around 2,200 lbs. The Armada is more than capable of handling these loads, so there’s no need to worry about exceeding its impressive towing capacity under normal circumstances.

Hitch Ball Mounts

If you are planning to haul a tow load, it’s important to note that the 2018 Nissan Armada doesn’t come standard with a hitch ball but does offer multiple optional add-ons, that are appropriate for normal towing scenarios and are reasonably affordable. If you are planning to tow gear behind the Armada, a typical setup will cost you less than $150. If you need additional support and capacity, though, a weight-distributing hitch ball mount will increase your investment by only a couple of hundred dollars.

Overall, most hitch mounts will be able to accommodate around 5,000 lbs., which is still more than enough to handle your typical load.

Roof Rail Cross Bars

If you need additional room for sporting gear such as skis, canoes, etc., or you just need more room for luggage than the interior cargo area has to offer, optional roof rail crossbars can significantly increase your overall cargo capacity. These steel bars are factory installed and integrate into the existing roof rails that come standard on most trims. Adding these rails is a simple, cost-effective way to dramatically increase the cargo space without cutting into seating capacity.

Hatch Tent

Nissan’s hatch tent is possibly one of the coolest vehicle accessories you’ll ever see. This simple add-on connects directly to the hatch door of the Armada and converts into a ten-by-ten sleeping area that protects against insects and rain. The hatch tent can accommodate up to five sleepers and is a great option to supplement the capacity of an existing pop-up camper or trailer. If you’re planning to take a camping trip with your Armada at any point, this is one accessory you’re going to want to invest in.

The 2018 Nissan Armada is one of the most capable and versatile sport utilities on the market right now. If you live an active lifestyle and you need a vehicle that can keep up, this is the car for you. Visit a local dealership and test drive the Armada today.

 

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