2022 Nissan Armada review // Who really needs a full-size SUV?

This is a Motormouth couple car review of the 2022 Nissan Armada full-size three-row body-on-frame SUV. Big, Bold and Rugged, the Nissan Armada! Last year, the Nissan Armada SUV got quite the makeover with improved power, the addition of the new Nissan logo, a squarer front end, prominent headlights, a new rear bumper and taillights and a bolder Armada script. The Nissan Armada also has changes to the interior as well with a larger 12.3” touchscreen, wireless Apple Carplay and wired Android Auto, a new 7” gauge cluster and a new centre console. We didn’t get the opportunity to drive the 2021 model, so when the 2022 arrived, we thought we would take it for a spin. The Armada has lots of positives, it’s an 8-passenger SUV, it offers plenty of power, space, storage, comfort, an isolated cabin and excellent towing capacity at 8500 pounds, but where it falls short is in fuel economy, its competitors do better especially since they offer a variety of powertrains. The Armada gets 17.5L/100 km, 13 MPG city and 12.9L/100 km, 18 MPG highway with gas prices at an all-time high, this is a tough one to swallow. I would much rather go with something like the Toyota Sequoia Hybrid if I really needed all this space and towing capacity, it can tow up to 9,000 pounds. The Nissan Armada SUV has a 5.6L V8 with a 7-speed automatic transmission, 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque. Standard 4WD in Canada and in the US, 2WD and 4WD options are available. The Nissan Armada starts at $70,498 CAD for standard 4WD and in the US 2WD $49,900 USD and 4WD $52,900 USD. In Canada, it comes loaded with a 12.3” touchscreen with Navigation, 7” instrument cluster, surround view monitor, wireless Apple Carplay and wired Android Auto, wireless charger, Bose Sound System, power driver and passenger seats, driver seat memory, heated front seats, leather upholstery, heated steering wheel, a moonroof and a power liftgate. In the US, with the lower starting price not all these features are standard, move up to the higher trims for extra options. We are driving the Nissan Armada Platinum trim without the captain’s chairs, price as tested $77,998 CAD/$69,200 USD. At Canada Drives you can buy your car 100% online and have it delivered straight to your doorstep. Once delivered, you have a full 7 days to love it or return it. Shop hundreds of certified used vehicles: https://cdriv.ca/NissanArmada Andrea Instagram   / motormouth_andrea   Zack Instagram   / motormouth_auto