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Powerful full-size SUV for rugged adventure.
2005 Armada Review Summary & Specifications
The Nissan Armada is a well-designed full-size sport-utility. Its powerful V8 and five-speed automatic work to produce responsive performance and smooth cruising. Its cleverly conceived interior provides the room and the creature features that should satisfy its owners. Armada provides heavy-duty towing capability. And the off-road model is capable in rugged terrain. In short, the Armada ranks at or near the top of its class, particularly for those who tap into its workhorse capabilities.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Larry Edsall |
| Model Lineup | Nissan Pathfinder Armada SE 2WD ($33,600); SE 4WD ($36,400); LE 2WD ($38,700); LE 4WD ($41,500); SE Off-Road 4WD ($39,550) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.6-liter dohc V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 305-hp 5.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, roof-mounted curtain air bags covering all three rows of seats, seat belt pretensioners for driver and front passenger, 3-point harness for all seating positions, active head restraints for driver and front passenger, child seat tether anchors and LATCH system, child safety rear door locks, anti-lock brakes, brake assist, electronic brake force distribution, Vehicle Dynamic Control, tire-pressure monitor system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | driver and front-seat side air bags; RearView video camera |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 |
| Assembled In | Canton, Mississippi |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-647-7261 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissanusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 33600 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Armada LE 2WD ($38,700) |
| Standard Equipment | leather seating, eight-way power driver's seat with memory, heated front seats, second-row captain's chairs, fold-flat passenger's and second and third-row seating, Bose audio system with in-dash 6-CD changer, cruise control, power windows with one-touch up/down, power locks, remote keyless entry, auto-dimming interior rearview mirror with compass/temperature readout, overhead console, fog lamps, six-spoke 18x8-inch wheels with 265/70R18 tires |
| Destination Charge | 650 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Technology Package ($3,600) includes automatic two-zone climate control, navigation system, RearView monitor, sunroof, power passenger seat and power lift gate; DVD Entertainment system ($1,600) |
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| Price as Tested | 44550 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 305 @ 4900 |
| Torque | 385 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 13/19 |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 206.9/78.8/78.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 41.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.0/61.3/41.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/60.1/41.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.9/48.8/32.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 97.1 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 9100 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | 9.9 |
| Curb Weight | 5256 |
| Stock Tires | 265/70R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc w ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 28 |
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