Used Nissan Armada Buying Guide

• The Nissan Armada comes with some of the best safety features around, making it a great pick for family vehicles, and being that it comes with three-rows, you can fit everyone.
• No matter which generation you decide on, they both can tow 8,500-pounds.
• If you’re wanting the best features, you can actually find those in the later half of the second generation, and being that they are a bit “older” you’ll find them at a better price.

The Armada recently entered a new generation, making these ones harder to find on the used market. While right now it is improbable, that won’t mean it’s impossible, so we’ll cover them briefly.

Making its debut in 2025, this generation comes in five trims, with these trims being the SV, SL, Platinum, Pro-4X, and Platinum Reserve. The Pro-4X is the only model to come as four-wheel drive, while all other trims come with 4WD, and 2WD options. The starter trims come outfitted with two 12.3-inch screens while the higher-end trims come outfitted with 14.3-inch screens. No matter the trim level, you will find that they come standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

No matter what trim you’re looking at from this generation, you’ll find that it comes powered with the same 3.5L V6. This engine can produce 425 horsepower, and 516 lb-ft of torque, making it so that this model can tow up to 8,500-pounds when properly equipped.

Despite this model being powerful, it is also efficient for its size. This engine comes with an EPA rating of 18 MPG combined, able to go up to 425 miles on one tank of gas.

Moving on to a generation that you will be more likely to find, there’s the second generation, and it comes in SV, SL, and Platinum trims. Much like the most recent generation, this model comes in both 2WD, and 4WD variants.

This generation also comes with only one engine, this one being the 5.6L V8. This engine is less powerful, coming with 390 horsepower, and 394 lb-ft of torque. Despite it being less powerful, it does come with the same 8,500-lb tow rating, making this one just as capable.

One area that this engine is a bit weaker at is the mileage, and while it doesn't come with as high an EPA rating as the most recent generation, it is still decent, all things considered. When on the roads, you can get up to 16 MPG combined, able to go 416 miles on one tank, which is similar to most recent engine.

In the first few years of the generation, this model came with an 8-inch screen, but as time went on, this became one of its weakest areas. So in 2021, this got bumped up to a 12.3-inch screen, now coming with wireless Apple CarPlay. This year also saw the addition of a wireless charging pad to the lineup, making it easy to stay fully charged, no matter how long you’re away from home.

The safety of the Armada was also increased with this facelift, this is because it comes with Safety Shield 360. This comes with automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. This helps make it so that when you’re behind the wheel with your family, you can be confident in their safety. While there haven’t been any tests done for this generation, it is sure to come with high marks.