Used 2018 Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A) Consumer Reviews
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Infiniti at 10K less - give or take
Michael Hawxhurst, Jacksonville, FL, 01/15/2019
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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Sgt. Grinch, Gibsonia, PA, 01/14/2019
Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
An Armada Platinum Reserve is a massive vehicle that is easy to live with. On the open road it is comfortable and safe. During my 30 minute commute to work I have a quiet place to enjoy. As a grandsons hauler it provides my guys more than just a ride to karate classes. They love all the second row features. Happy and safe travels is what I have with my Armada. They love my new Maxima too. I have leased 12 Nissan's in a row. Next time I'm purchasing a Titan XD.
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Wolf Wrapped in a Sheep Cloke
Justin, Pensacola, FL, 02/15/2018
Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
43 of 69 people found this review helpful
This is a nice looking vehicle, however, I will state that I preferred a GMC or Chevrolet but my wife preferred the look of the Armada. ELECTRONICS: Currently, we only have 6,000 miles on it since purchase and the entire electronic system is having to be replaced. All the safety sensors stopped working for lane departure, forward collision warning, etc. The dealership states that this is what is causing the very poor display of the camera system as the backup camera display is that of a very cheap security system camera that is essentially useless. It is noted that the electronic system is a 1980's model that i assume they selected to keep the price down from that of the equivalent GMC or Chevrolet compatibles. EXTERIOR: For the most part the exterior of the vehicle has a nice look. That is until you start to drive it. In another attempt to apparently shave cost off the vehicle Nissan has thinned the sheet metal for the body panels that flimsy. In fact that the hood is so thin that as you drive down the interstate the hood will flex and bend in the wind. I assume it is only a matter of time the dents will start to show up on the doors and quarter panels due to this thin material as it will definitely not be able to withstand any type of impact. INTERIOR: Overall with the exception of the poorly chosen drivers display mentioned above the interior does have a nice look and the leather covering of the seats are adequate. That is until you sit on them. The front and rear captions chairs feel like you are sitting on aluminum bleachers. The seats are very flat, hard, and not form fitting in any manner. The best option you have for adjustment are the lumbar support, or incline/decline. OVERALL CONCLUSION: At first appearance this is a nice looking vehicle. However, in this case beauty truly is only skin deep. Nissan has taken the infinity look and stripped everything down from that point to make the vehicle as cheap as possible and it show once you have spent some time in it. If you are looking to purchase one of these vehicles I recommend that you spend more time in it than just a quick test drive around the block.
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Dissapointed
Will, Miami, FL, 01/16/2018
Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
29 of 52 people found this review helpful
Handling is poor, is like driving a school bus. Seats are flat and hard, they don't wrap around your bottom or back. Instrument panel is behind the times as it is not digital and in color, something most models have at this price level, e.g. Tahoe, Pilot, Atlas. Sound system is below average. I am really unhappy and will probably trade it in within 1 year.
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Great Looks, Nice Drive 5breakdowns are too much
TrevorGillott , Longboat Key, FL, 10/22/2019
Nissan Armada Platinum 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
3 breakdowns in 1 st 1500 eventually replaced front wir8ng harness and gave me $600 and extra 5 years warranty. Recently broke down again, roadside jumped flat battery. Dealer checks and ins5alls new battery. 6 weeks later, same scenario. Dealer can’t diagnose fault but fits yet another new battery. Something somewhere there’s a gremlin draining this. Not Happy. Nissan phone whilst in shower, now awaiting recall.
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