Nissan Armada Research Paper

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The 2015 Nissan Armada: One of the Last True Full-Size SUVs Nissan takes technology, innovation, a little bit of luxury and style to another level with the 2015 Armada. With most of its competitors reverting to smaller size SUVs, Nissan stands tall by still having a true full-size efficient SUV on the market. Smooth and comfy on the inside, Nissan takes great pride in how the SUV rides. And taking a for sale Armada for a test drive at your local Nissan Puyallup dealership is the only way to see just how well the 4-wheel independent suspension works on keeping even the third row passengers from bouncing around when riding over rough terrain. Pulling the big Armada SUV around is no easy task, so Nissan went with a 5.6 liter V-8 that can put out 317 horsepower and go from 0-60 in about 7 seconds. Helping accomplish that goal is a five-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul option. The combination of the torque heavy engine and transmission result in a 8,200-lb towing capacity. Gas mileage is a little low opposed to most SUVs in the class, getting 13 city/19 highway mpg. But this is a SUV that is quite a bit larger and heavier than most SUVs, so it gets a little leeway for gas guzzling. …show more content…

The 2015 Armada has 56 cubic feet of storage space even with seven passengers sitting comfortably inside, and with the third and second rows folded down you will enjoy 97 cubic feet of storage. To make storage space a little more flexible, the second-row comes with a 40/20/40 split fold-down bench seat. For more space for the passengers, the bowed roof offers a little bit more head room so taller adults can feel comfortable even if they have to sit in the third