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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 Armada, so we've included reviews for other years of the Armada since its last redesign.
GREAT UPGRADE FROM MY 2008 SE MODEL, BUT LACKING..
James M., 12/04/2017
2017 Nissan Armada SV 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Overall look, feel, and price range is well worth it. I chose an SV because of my large family. The captains chairs in 2nd row were an issue. Even for a “BASIC” model the truck is amazing. The feel of it, the handling, the braking, and the power of the truck are a lot better than the 2008 which I traded in. My 2008 was very well maintained to a point it put money down on the new one, paid for my extended warranty, and put some money into my pocket. Just to give you a sense of how well my 2008 was. Now with all good things come some bad things too. The 3rd row is more like the 3rd row of a Pathfinder than an Armada. Also, NYC traffic limits me to about 12 mpg on gas but while driving on I-95 to Florida and back the system reset itself to give me 18 mpg. Lastly, as someone else stated in a review, the transition from 2nd gear to 3rd gear is weird. It kind of feels as if 3rd gear is not even there. Feels as the truck is being held back, and as you floor it a little bit, 4th gear kicks in and it picks up really quickly at that point. Couple of times I did 105 mph with no issues and no one in the family knowing.
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Great looking SUV, questionable quality
J Leon, 04/24/2017
2017 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
I evaluated a Yukon Denali and couldn't justify the 14K extra that was going to cost. I have bought GM products in the past and have not been pleased with the fit and finish, trim pieces falling off, leaks, electronics that stop working, etc. I am towing a trailer so need maximum towing capacity, so Armada seemed like the right choice. I liked the look and interior of the Armada. After having driven for a while there has been some issues. The interior lighting had a broken ground wire, the radio keep rebooting itself, the transmission kept losing power under acceleration. The last two required a software update from the dealer so remains to be seen whether I will encounter the issue again. The dealer has been good, but a car that is nearly $60K should not have issues like this.
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It makes car owner experience great again
LH in Pensacola, 11/19/2016
2017 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV in Oct 2016, and it's too new to give an accurate review. So far, it's a great full size SUV. My wife loves it (technically, it's hers). I took it back to the dealer a few days later for the wheel alignment because the steering wheel was off center. The dealer didn't have the wheel specs on 2017 model, but the Technician was able to use the 2016 Infinity QX80 specs to align the wheels. It has plenty of power and drinks lots of gas, but it has very nice safety features for the platinum package. I live in Pensacola, FL, but I bought the SUV in Mobile AL. We wanted to buy it locally, but the Nissan Dealership in Pensacola swapped the 2nd row captain seats to the bench seat after we agreed on the price. Good thing, I asked to see the SUV before I was going to sign the final paperwork. I went Mobile and got everything I wanted in the vehicle w/ the captain seats for $1300 less.
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Infiniti at 10K less - give or take
Michael Hawxhurst, 01/15/2019
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
My Take after 2,000 miles on the 2018 Armada Platinum. As a note, this is more a comparison of the QX56 - 2012 model than as a new SUV owner of the brand family. We currently have the QX and the Armada, and I can actively drive each in turn for immediate comparisons. Interior: Both Vehicles have similar interiors if looking casually. The layouts are nearly identical, with usually just button or feature placement changes for the console. The difference is found primarily in the materials used. The QX has much more luxurious feeling and looking materials for the doors, seats, dash and floor areas. In my experience so far the seat comfort is the largest let down on the Armada. It's tough to drive more than an hour or so, without having to fidget and squirm every five minutes due to rear end sleep syndrome. With the QX, even at 7 years old, I can drive 8 hours comfortably. The ride is very similar on the Armada as compared to the Infiniti with one exception. Road noise. Under 50 MPH, they are nearly identical. Get to HWY speeds and wind and road noise become substantial on the Nissan. I did some phone DB comparisons. Same day, same app. 65MPH. QX56 (7 years old mind you) had a noise db rating of 74 on average. The 2018 Armada in the prime of it's life had a rating of 78 at the same speed on the same road. Up at 75MPH it becomes a wider gap. I like a quiet car on the interstate. The Armada is simply not that. Overall, great SUV considering, however it has two primary flaws in my opinion as compared to the QX. Seating comfort and Driving Noise. I'm hoping that the seats break in, and that additional noise insulation (aftermarket install) will do the trick..... I would not purchase this model again as an Armada.
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Good truck
sam, 11/26/2016
2017 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
gas consumption but if you compare it to land cruiser , infinity q80, Tahoe premium 2017 they all do. 30k less than land cruiser, 20 to 25k less than infinity and about 12k less than Tahoe premium. So if you spend 1k more yearly on gas it does worth it. After all I will use it 2 years before I sell it the same price in Africa, I really love this truck.
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