The 2010 Nissan Armada priced at MSRP $ 37,210 -$52,190 is an affordable large SUV with plenty of power and rugged capability. This able performer offers true value for money for its size and capabilities. This edition competes with class leading Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition etc.

What’s on offer?

The 2010 Nissan Armada edition offers new trims Titanium and Platinum and have discontinued the LE trim. The new edition has included seat minted airbags for front seats as a standard feature in all trims.

Silhouette

The 2010 Nissan Armada has rugged styling which makes it different from the others in the same class. Its exterior body is styled with a raised roof and arched door frames which makes it very appealing to the buyers. The huge side fender flares enhances the exterior look of this edition.

Overall the 2010 Nissan Armada is designed with an ornate look which is very appealing.

Inside the cabin

The 2010 Nissan Armada features comfortable seating for eight passengers. The rear row seats can also comfortably seat adult passengers. There is plenty of cargo storage space which suits the requirement of families travelling on long trips. This edition offers a maximum cargo capacity of 97 cubic feet which is more than its competitors.

The interior cabin is designed using high quality soft touch materials which have a pleasing design. We would appreciate if the cheap plastic used in the interiors would be replaced.

The controls and the gauges are well placed and can be easily read and used by the operator.

2010 Nissan Armada Powertrain

The 2010 Nissan Armada is powered by 5.7 liter V8 engine that generates 317 horsepower and 385 pounds feet of torque. It is teamed with five speed automatic transmission and offers the option of rear wheel or four wheel drive option.

This burly engine offers an estimated fuel economy of 12 mpg city, 18 mpg highway and 14 mpg combined on both rear wheel drive and four wheel drive which is not very impressive for a large SUV.

The 2010 Nissan Armada when fully equipped can haul 9,100 pounds. This edition offers a comfortable ride on highways but offer jerks on bumpy roads. Newer truck based SUV’s like Toyota Sequoia and Chevrolet Tahoe offer a comparatively smoother on road ride. The off road performance is better in comparison to the on road performance.

Features of 2010 Nissan Armada

The 2010 Nissan Armada is available in three trims SE, Titanium and Platinum. The base SE edition is equipped with 18 inch wheels, an eight way power driver seat, power adjustable  pedals, side step rails, rear parking assist, rear climate control, a dual zone  automatic climate control, a tilt steering wheel and  an eight  speaker stereo with  an in dash  six CD changer and auxiliary audio jack.

The Titanium edition additionally includes keyless entry, a power folding third row seat, an auto leveling rear air suspension, leather upholstery, a back up camera, fog light, tow packages, Bluetooth and an eleven speaker Bose audio system.

The Platinum edition  gains  dual power folding mirrors, front parking sensor, a power rear lift gate, heated front  seats and steering wheel, a sunroof, driver memory functions, a navigation system with  real time traffic , a DVD entertainment  system and a 9.3 gigabyte hard drive with music storage.

This edition offers options on the SE edition a power folding third row seat, and a driver Package. The DVD entertainment system is also available as an option on the lower trims. The Platinum model offers the option of second row captain’s chair as a replacement for the standard bench.

Safety features

The 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with safety features like front seat side airbag, full length side curtain airbag, front seat active head restraints, antilock disc brakes, brake assist and stability control.

During the various crash tests that were conducted to check the efficiency of this edition it scored a complete five stars for driver protection and four stars for passenger protection.

Conclusion

The 2010 Nissan Armada is a full size SUV with roomy seating in all three rows, fold flat third row seat, good quality interiors and capable V8 performance.

The main drawbacks of this edition are subpar fuel economy and a truckish ride.