2023 Nissan Armada SV

The 2023 Armada is Nissan's full-size, body-on-frame SUV, slotting above the Pathfinder and competing with the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, and Toyota Sequoia. The V8 gives the Armada strong passing power, and the ride is composed for a truck-based SUV, though fuel economy is on the low side. The cabin is roomy for up to eight, with a spacious third row and generous cargo space behind it. Standard equipment includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Nissan Safety Shield 360. The Armada's traditional V8 and conventional automatic transmission give it a reputation for durability, even if the platform is aging. The SV is the base Armada, so you skip the SL's leather and the Platinum's luxury touches, but you keep the same 5.6L V8 and all the standard safety gear. With 400 horsepower from the 5.6L V8 and four-wheel drive, this SV pulls hard when you need it, and the seven-speed automatic shifts smoothly; expect 15 mpg combined.