2020 Nissan Armada review
Nissan Armada highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Powerful V8
- Plenty of utility for your next adventure
- Hushed highway ride
Cons
- V8 lacks efficiency
- Dated tech interface
- Rougher ride
Mileage (EPA estimate)
13 city, 18 highway, 15 combined
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Feature-filled, with a powertrain punch.
Looking for the right vehicle for your large family or friend group? For the big jobs, the big adventures, and all the everyday errands in between—you'll want to find an SUV that can handle it all. The 2020 Nissan Armada could be exactly what your crew needs. For starters, it's an all-out powertrain giant—pumping out 390-hp from its 5.6L V8 engine. Passengers will love the interior layout, too—the 2020 Armada has supremely comfortable, deep-fill seating for up to eight passengers across three rows. With a choice of features and upgrades across four well-equipped trims, the 2020 Armada should be a strong contender for your next full-size SUV.
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What is new for the 2020 Nissan Armada?
- Armada trims have been upgraded with Leatherette Seats as standard equipment this year.
- The SL trim now comes with Automated Cruise Control as standard equipment.
- The SV trim now comes with Automated Cruise Control as standard equipment.
2020 Nissan Armada trims
SV
Features 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, LED headlights, roof rails, keyless ignition and entry, front and rear parking sensors, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, Bluetooth®, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, cloth upholstery, second- and third-row bench seats, navigation, eight-inch touchscreen display, rearview camera, 13-speaker Bose® audio system, and more.
SL
Adds 20-inch wheels, power liftgate, driver-seat memory functions, foglights, power-folding third-row, power-adjustable steering wheel, leather upholstery, Intelligent Around View monitor, optional second-row captains seats, and more.
Platinum
Adds power moonroof, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, heated steering wheel, dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system, lane-keeping assist with blind-spot intervention, and more. Deletes eight-seat configuration.
Platinum Reserve
Adds 22-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, dark chrome exterior trim, padded second-row center console, premium two-tone leather upholstery, wood-tone and black quartz interior accents, and more.
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5 reasons to buy the 2020 Nissan Armada
1. A powerful V8 engine
If you're shopping for a full-size SUV that can handle hefty towing and hauling, the 2020 Armada has the powertrain performance you're looking for. Equipped with a 390-hp, 5.6L Endurance® V8 engine, and a Direct Injection Gasoline™ fuel delivery system, the Armada can take on the big stuff with relative ease. When properly equipped, it has an estimated towing capacity of 8,500 pounds with the V8.
2. The Platinum Reserve trim
If you want to impress family and friends, or simply spoil yourself as the driver-in-charge, the 2020 Platinum Reserve trim has plush finishing and exclusive styling throughout the cabin. Seating seven in total, the second-row captain's chairs share a padded center console. The dual seatback entertainment screens will please friends and fussy teens alike. Premium two-tone leather upholstery is a trim exclusive, as are the 22-inch alloy wheels. This is an upscale offering that elevates every journey.
3. Comfortable seating
Happy passengers make any journey more enjoyable for you as the driver. The Armada is built for family and friends with comfort touches that please everyone. For treasured grandparents, those optional second-row captain's seats will have them feeling like royalty.
Road trips with your kids? They'll love the available rear row entertainment system; two seatback monitors with system DVD, and two sets of wireless headphones with audio modes for gaming, music, or cinematic sounds. Front-row passengers enjoy heated seats (all trims), while younger passengers will enjoy the feeling of near-independence in the third row.
4. Easy in, easy out
Lots of passengers and stops doesn't have to be a headache. How about a tall SUV with wide door openings, helpful side steps with available illumination, and standard grab handles to steady the young and old? The 2020 Armada has it all, and more.
All trims are also fitted with the Rear Door Alert function; an unobtrusive reminder for any rear seat items you may have forgotten when locking up. Cargo is not forgotten either; for those bags and boxes that accompany every school run and commute, a power liftgate is standard from the SL trim and above.
5. Intelligent Around View® Monitor
Imagine nailing that parallel park first time. Or smoothly reversing into your garage with pinpoint accuracy. You can ace them every time with the 2020 Armada. A standard feature for the SL trim and above, the Intelligent Around View monitor gives you a 360-degree view of your vehicle and its surroundings.
Four wide-angle cameras keep you on track, chiming an alert if any moving obstacles cross your path as you make your maneuvers. For tight turning circles, and parking spots that risk your paintwork, this nifty feature has got you covered.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Nissan Armada an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Nissan Armada 3rd out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Nissan ArmadaNissan Armada features and specs
SL 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Leatherette Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Folding Third Row
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Third Row Seat
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Full Roof Rack
- Quad Seats
- Rear Entertainment System
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
5.6L
Horsepower
390
Torque (ft-lbs)
394
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
26
Wheelbase
121.1"
Overall length
208.9"
Width
79.9"
Height
75.8"
Leg room
F 41.9"/M 41"/R 28.4"
Head room
F 40.9"/M 40"/R 36.4"
Front tires
P275/60HR20
Rear tires
P275/60HR20
Seating capacity
8
Max towing capacity
850/8500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Nissan Armada FAQ
The 2020 Nissan Armada is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SL : 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- SV : 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
- Platinum : 14 MPG City and 19 MPG Highway
The Nissan Armada received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Nissan Armada as 2 out of 16 among Fullsize SUV
The 2020 Nissan Armada has received an average 4.3 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2020 Nissan Armada, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2020 Nissan Armada Reviews.
The 2020 Nissan Armada has a maximum towing capacity of 8500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2020 Nissan Armada:
- Leatherette Seats
- Automated Cruise Control
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