2017 Nissan Armada SV

The Armada is Nissan's full-size SUV, a roomy eight-seater that competes with the Tahoe and Expedition. It drives with the commanding presence you expect from a big SUV, and it pulls a heavy trailer without breaking a sweat. The cabin is spacious up front and in the second row, but the third row is tight and cargo space behind it is limited. Standard tech includes a rearview camera and available features like Bose audio, but the infotainment system feels dated. The SV is the base trim, so you skip the SL's leather and the Platinum's luxury touches, but you still get the same 5.6L V8 and towing capacity. Its 5.6L I8 pairs with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, which means confident traction on dry pavement and a 8,500-pound towing rating.