How the Nissan Armada Takes Comfort to the Next Level
When you're considering a vehicle, you have a lot of different features and options to think about and look at. Sometimes, it can feel like too many. It's easy to get stuck on exploring different factors like horsepower and performance or what one model looks like compared to another. While those are certainly important, we'd suggest that one of the essential things that many shoppers can easily overlook is what your experience will be like, day in and day out, while sitting inside and driving your vehicle. In particular, we're talking about the comfort and convenience features that make your drive more enjoyable and relaxing.
As you consider different SUVs that might meet your needs, it's a good idea to take a look at what convenience features they offer to make your life easier. With that in mind, the Nissan Armada is one of the best options on the road when it comes to the sort of luxury details it delivers for you to enjoy. If you're interested in a Nissan Armada for sale, then it's worth taking the time to consider some differences between the available trim levels. Overall performance doesn't change from one trim to the next of the 2023 Armada, but the conveniences you find in the vehicles here at Northside Nissan certainly can.
Standard Performance and Safety
Before we dig into some of the differences between the Nissan Armada trims, let's first go over some things they have in common. Every 2023 Nissan Armada is powered by a 5.6L V8 engine that delivers 400 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque, which means you're starting off with a great driving experience. This engine comes paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission, and you get Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive standard on every trim, so you don't have to pay more to get an SUV that will give you excellent traction to keep you in control when the weather gets rough.
It's also worth pointing out that every 2023 Armada comes with Nissan Safety Shield 360, a comprehensive package of driver-assist technologies. Features like Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, which can alert you to a potential crash, and Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, which can help you avoid a collision, are standard on every trim. You also get standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Intelligent Rear Emergency Braking, and Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention. Getting such amazing driver-assist technology in every Armada is something we love.
The Armada SL
One of the great things about the Nissan Armada is that you get fantastic convenience and comfort features no matter which trim you choose, though there are still some differences here and there. Looking at the starting trim for the 2023 Armada, the SL, you'll find convenience technology like a Nissan Intelligent Key with Remote Engine Start plus Keyless Entry and Ignition comes standard. You also get a power liftgate standard, a feature often reserved for higher trims, along with an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an 18 cm driver display, a 31 cm infotainment display, a wireless charging pad, and a 13-speaker Bose Premium sound system.
When it comes to comfort, the Armada SL does a fantastic job of keeping you cozy thanks to dual-zone automatic temperature control, rear air conditioning with separate rear controls, and eight-passenger seating across three rows. You get leather-appointed seats in the base SL trim, along with heated front seats that ensure you stay warm in the winter. Luxury details like leather-appointed door trim with double stitching, wood-tone trim, and other touches can also be found inside the SL. Altogether, the standard Armada is a fantastic option with sophisticated technology and gorgeous styling designed to keep everyone inside quite comfortable.
The Armada Platinum
Moving up to the Platinum trim gets you several upgrades to this Nissan SUV when it comes to the convenience features you'll find inside, plus some added comfort. For starters, the Platinum trim has a few added technologies, such as Traffic Sign Recognition, an Intelligent Rearview Mirror, and front rain-sensing wipers to help keep you and your loved ones safe. Your experience inside the Armada Platinum is upgraded in several ways, including some small details, like illuminated cup holders that make it easier to grab and replace drinks at night. The Platinum features heated second-row seats, so your passengers are even more comfortable, along with climate-controlled front seats and a contrast-stitched heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with memory functionality to make your daily drive even better.
The Armada Platinum with Captain's Chairs
One interesting option that isn't so much a full trim but rather a variation is the available Platinum Captain's Chairs. This is essentially the Platinum trim in terms of features like the safety upgrades and climate-controlled front seats, but with a pair of captain's chairs in the second row rather than bench seating. These seats are incredibly comfortable and include a centre console for your second-row passengers to use, along with padded armrests. The captain's chairs are even heated, just like in the standard Platinum trim. Most importantly, this change means the Platinum Captain's Chairs trim gives you seating for seven people, rather than the eight people you can fit into the other Armada trims.
What About the Armada Midnight Edition?
When you're looking at the Nissan Armada, you'll find the three trims we just covered, along with a fourth option: the Armada Midnight Edition. You could view this as a full trim or as a special edition from Nissan, and you'd be right either way—it's a fine line between those two in any case. For the most part, the Midnight Edition has many of the same features as the standard SL trim, with a few differences that are largely aesthetic rather than functional.
For example, the Midnight Edition has the same safety technology as the SL and lacks the added features that the Platinum trims get, like Traffic Sign Recognition. The major distinction here is that you'll find a pair of second-row captain's chairs inside the Midnight Edition, which means this option has seating for seven passengers. However, we should mention that it lacks the second-row heated seats found in the Platinum Captain's Chairs trim. The Midnight Edition has a black interior with exclusive black leather seats and a black headliner; beginning to see a theme here? This is all designed to match the exterior of the Midnight Edition, which features black side mirrors, a black grille, and a number of other details that create a cohesive look inside and out.
Which Nissan Armada is Right for You?
If you are wondering which Armada is right for you, the answer depends on exactly what you're looking for in your next SUV and how important certain comfort features are to you. Fortunately, the standard features in the base SL trim are fantastic, thanks to amenities like heated leather seats and a gorgeous infotainment display that's easy to use. The added features in the Platinum trims are great, but if you don't see them as essential, then the SL is probably perfect for you. If you're interested in the noir aesthetic of the Midnight Edition, then that's a great choice with a few extra details. Are you still unsure which one is right for you? Then come visit our Nissan dealership in Edmonton, and we'll show you all of your options to make sure you get the perfect Armada.