If your type of person who is looking for a full-size SUV that will accommodate up to eight person in three rows. Nissan have an answer for you!

Introducing the Armada, it comes in SV, SL and Platinum trim levels that which is a direct competitor of the other brands model namely the Toyota Sequoia, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon, and even the Buick Enclave.

The Armada is based the platform used by Nissan’s Titan full-size pickup. While these roots give the SUV its hauling and mudding capabilities, they also make for a clumsier driving experience than most crossovers offer.

Nissan just recently announced  the coming of the new Armada as the front liner candidate for the coming year 2013.

The features that we will be expecting for the 2013 Nissan Armada?

  • Four-way power adjustable passenger seat.
  • USB port and Bluetooth hands-free cellphone connectivity.
  • Revised optional rear entertainment system  (includes dual 7-inch screens in the head restraints).
  • New Platinum Reserve Package (brings unique 20-inch dark chrome wheels, dark chrome grille and side-mirrors, premium two-tone leather seats and dark chrome cabin accents).

Exterior

Noticed a distinct slope to the 2013 Armada’s roofline which can be found behind the second row seats that breaks up the what they called conventional SUV shape and also features a standard chrome roofrails.

Exterior features include:

  • 18- or 20-inch wheels
  • Standard running boards
  • Standard power side mirrors that can be heated
  • Optional integrated turn signals for side mirrors
  • Optional fog lamps
  • Optional moonroof
  • Optional power liftgate

Interior

Interior features include:

  • Cloth or leather seating
  • Available faux wood or metal trim
  • Standard dual-zone automatic climate control, plus rear controls
  • Standard leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
  • Standard eight-way power driver’s seat
  • Optional power-folding third-row seat
  • Optional navigation system with traffic information
  • Optional heated front seats and steering wheel
  • Optional Bose stereo with hard drive
  • Optional dual-screen rear entertainment system

Engine

The Armada has only one powertrain offering, a V-8, and it comes with a standard five-speed automatic transmission. The SUV is available with rear- or four-wheel drive and has a maximum towing capacity of 9,000 pounds when properly equipped.

Mechanical features include:

  • Standard 317-horsepower, 5.6-liter V-8 with 385 pounds-feet of torque
  • Standard five-speed automatic transmission
  • Standard speed-sensitive power steering
  • Optional auto-leveling rear suspension

Safety

Safety features include:

  • Standard side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags that cover all three rows of seats
  • Standard antilock brakes with brake assist
  • Standard electronic stability system and traction control
  • Standard rear parking sensors
  • Optional backup camera

Feel free to browse the 2013 Nissan Armada gallery of images.