The 2012 Nissan Armada is a full-size SUV with power. Its capable V8 engine comes standard on all trim levels and delivers an impressive 317-horspower and a maximum towing capacity of 9,000 lbs. when properly equipped. On top of that, the spacious interior of the 2012 Armada can accommodate eight passengers.

The 2012 Nissan Armada comes in three trims: SV, SL, and Platinum.

• 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine; 317 hp, 385 lbs/ft of torque
• 13 mpg city / 19 mpg highway
• 5-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul Mode
• 18" x 8.0" 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels, Full-size spare tire, Automatic on/off headlights, Roof rack, Dual power heated outside mirrors, Flip-up liftgate window, Front UV-reducing solar glass, Rear black privacy glass
• Vehicle Information System with 7.0” color monitor, Rear Sonar System
• Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), Power windows and door locks, Flip-out rear quarter windows, Remote keyless entry, Variable intermittent speed-sensitive windshield wipers and rear wiper
• 8-way power driver’s seat with manual lumbar support, Cloth seat trim, Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• AM/FM in-dash 6-CD audio system with 8 speakers, MP3/WMA CD playback capability, Speed-sensitive volume control, Auxiliary audio input jack

2012 Nissan Armada SL

• 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine; 317 hp, 385 lbs/ft of torque
• 13 mpg city / 19 mpg highway
• 5-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul Mode
• 20" x 8.0" 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels, Fog lights, Chrome roof rack with crossbars
• Nissan Intelligent Key® keyless entry and ignition system, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, RearView Monitor
•  Leather-appointed seats (front and second rows), 4-way power passenger's seat, Heated front seats, Wood-tone trim
• Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer, Dual Media Playback, XM® Satellite Radio, 12 speakers including center speaker and subwoofer, Radio Data System (RDS)

2012 Nissan Armada Platinum

• 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine; 317 hp, 385 lbs/ft of torque
• 13 mpg city / 19 mpg highway
• 5-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul Mode
• 20" x 8.0" 6-spoke chrome-clad aluminum-alloy wheels, Front and Rear Sonar Systems, Power liftgate
• Power sliding glass moonroof with one-touch open/close and tilt feature
• Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with 7.0" color touch-screen monitor and voice recognition, XM® NavTraffic®
• Memory driver's seat, mirrors and pedals (two presets, remote-activated), Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), Driver’s seat entry/exit system, Heated front and second-row seats, Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Nissan DVD Entertainment System, In-dash CompactFlash® card reader for MP3/WMA playback

Standard Safety Features

• Dual-stage supplemental front airbags
• Side-impact and curtain supplemental airbags
• 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
• Brake Assist
• Vehicle dynamic control
• Traction control
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Energy-absorbing steering column

This truck-based SUV delivers a smooth ride and a spacious, comfortable interior. But don’t be dismayed about the 2012 Nissan Armada’s size. Parking sensors and responsive steering ensure that driving this large vehicle will be convenient and enjoyable.