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2008 Nissan Armada Review
Major revisions improve this SUV for 2008.
2008 Armada Review Summary & Specifications
With its refinement-based revamp for 2008, the Nissan Armada provides enough features and amenities for a sybarite, flexible capability for cargo and passengers, and all the mechanical stoutness of a full-size truck without the rough ride and racket, wrapped up in a burly yet polished package in which you won't see yourself coming and going or mistaken for someone else at every intersection.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G.R. Whale drove the 2008 Armada in Minneapolis before filing this report.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | G.R. Whale |
| Model Lineup | Nissan Armada SE 4x2 ($35,250); LE 4x2 ($41,750); SE 4x4 ($38,050); LE 4x4 ($44,550) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 317-hp 5.6-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags (LE), curtain airbags (3-row); active front head restraints; electronic stability control; ABS, EBD, Brake Assist; rear-view monitor (LE); rear proximity sensors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front side-impact airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Canton, Mississippi |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-647-7261 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissanusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 35250 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Armada 4x4 LE ($44,550) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, rear air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows/locks/heated mirrors, front and middle captain's chairs and consoles, adjustable pedals, driver memory, cruise control, rear-view monitor, front parking sensors, Intelligent key, auto-leveling rear suspension, fog lamps, XM-ready Bose 11-speaker sound system, 60/40 split third-row seat, power liftgate |
| Destination Charge | 745 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Moonroof ($1000); LE preferred pkg. ($1000); trailer tow package ($350); LE Technology Package ($2400); DVD entertainment system ($1600) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 51645 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 317 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 385 @ 3400 |
| Fuel Economy | 12/17 |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 207.7/79.3/78.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.0/61.4/41.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/60.8/41.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.9/48.8/32.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 97.1 |
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| Towing Capacity | 9000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | independent, coil springs with self-level |
| Ground Clearance | 10.4 |
| Curb Weight | 5841 |
| Stock Tires | P265/60R20 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 28.0 |
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