The 2008 Nissan Armada is the Japanese automakers redesigned full-size SUV entry with 317 horsepowe...
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00:00 Why Nissan chose to name a single vehicle after a fleet of naval vessels is beyond me,
00:10 but I'd assume it has something to do with the similarities in fuel consumption.
00:14 Although for the 2008 Nissan Armada, the company is touting their flagship SUV as a flex fuel
00:19 vehicle.
00:20 Despite its size, the vehicle does manage to come off as more luxurious than it has
00:24 in the past.
00:25 The new desert stone color looks nice, and when you upgrade to the LE model, which features
00:28 a metallic grille, power liftgate, and 20-inch wheels, you can see that Nissan has decided
00:33 to take a more upscale approach with the Armada.
00:36 Powering the Armada is a 5.6-liter double overhead cam 32-valve V8 that pumps out 317
00:43 horsepower and 385 pound-feet of torque.
00:46 The engine comes mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode, which revises
00:51 shift patterns accordingly.
00:52 The Armada has a maximum towing capacity of 9,100 pounds and a fuel economy in the vicinity
00:58 of 13 miles per gallon city.
01:00 The inside benefits from a luxury overhaul all of its own.
01:03 Nissan added available third-row power folding seats, new wood grain accents, and a heated
01:08 steering wheel to a variety of options that have been approved upon since their last iteration,
01:13 including an upgraded 8-inch screen for the entertainment system, enhanced intelligent
01:17 key system, Bose sound system, and improved Nissan navigation system with XM NavTraffic.
01:23 The price of a big, powerful SUV is becoming ever more evident as geopolitical events unfold
01:28 and gas prices continue to go up.
01:31 Filling the Armada's 28-gallon tank with gasoline costs about $72.24.
01:37 Should you choose a flex-fuel alternative, E85 pollutes less, but it also dips efficiency
01:42 by 10 to 25 percent, meaning it could cost you as much as $90.30 to travel the distance
01:47 you'd get out of a single tank of regular gasoline.
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