| Nissan Armada (WA60) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Also called | Nissan Pathfinder Armada (until 2005) |
| Production | 2003–present |
| Model years | 2004–present |
| Assembly | Canton, Mississippi (Nissan USA) |
| Designer | Toshio Yamashita, Diane Allen (2001) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size SUV |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Nissan F-Alpha platform |
| Related | Infiniti QX56 (2004–2010) Nissan Titan Nissan Frontier Nissan Xterra Nissan Pathfinder (2005-2012) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.6 L VK56DE V8 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic (RE5R05A). |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 in (3129 mm) |
| Length | 2004–2007: 206.9 in (5255 mm) 2008-: 207.7 in (5,276 mm) |
| Width | 2004–2007: 78.8 in (2002 mm) 2008-: 79.3 in (2,014 mm) |
| Height | 2004–2007: 78.7 in (1999 mm) 2008- 2WD: 77.2 in (1,961 mm) 2008- 4WD: 78.0 in (1,981 mm) |
Vehicle Background[edit]
The Armada has a 5.6 L 317 hp(227 kW) & 385 lb-ft of torque VK56DEV8 engine, a 5-speed automatic transmission, and a choice of rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The Armada was designed (in 2001 by Diane Allen) for the North Americanmarket and introduced in 2003 for the 2004 model year. The switch to the Armada name occurred in 2004, where it received new badges. A face-lift was designed in 2006, being introduced in early 2007 for the 2008 model year.
The rear door handles are installed on the "C" pillar as a Nissan design tradition started with the 1986 Nissan Pathfinder. When the four-door Pathfinder was introduced, Nissan chose to conceal the door handles as a part of the "C" pillar trim to visually make it appear like a two-door truck with a camper shell, with conventional door handles on the front doors.
The latest Nissan Armada Platinum edition features a 9.3GB hard drive for storing music, and a CF (Compact Flash) memory card reader. The Platinum edition also features a power liftgate, and 3rd row seats that fold electronically.
It has a towing capacity of up to 9,000 lbs.
There are some Armadas that are capable of using E85. It was the only Japanese vehicle sold in the U.S. other than the Nissan Titanthat can use E85 until the introduction of the E85 capable Toyota UR engine powered Toyota Tundra and Toyota Sequoia in 2009. The 2009 Armada has been updated with more standard features and options.
In 2010, new changes were introduced for the 2011 model year Armada, with two trim levels, SE and Off-Road, dropped from the lineup. The base trim is now known as SV, the middle trim is now SL, and the range topping trim is still Platinum. Prices range from $37,910 for the 2WD SV to $52,890 for the 4WD Platinum. In addition, while the Armada continues to be produced in the United States, it no longer shares the same platform as the Infiniti QX56, which is produced in Japan.
The 2013 changes include Bluetooth and satellite radio standard on all models. The platinum model will offer a new Platinum reserve package. A new navigation system that has a larger hard disk drive (40 GB), is NavWeather capable, has Zagat Survey, has the ability to stream audio from Bluetooth and a USB port. The Nissan DVD Entertainment System now uses screens mounted in the back of the front head restraints replacing the previous single-screen system.
On August 28, 2013, Nissan announced that the next generation Armada, scheduled for 2015 or 2016 and will be based on the next-generation Titan, will remain a body-on-frame full-size SUV, but will be streamlined a bit to conform within constricting environmental regulations in order to boost efficiency. It is also hinted that it will feature a hybrid version as well.
Availability[edit]
As of 2013 the Nissan Armada is available in the United States(including all US territories), Canada, Mexico, and the Middle East in LHD only.
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