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2023 Nissan Armada
Used

Review and specifications

2023 Nissan Armada

This less expensive version of the Infiniti QX80 is powered by a slick and powerful 390-hp, 5.6-liter V8. We got a paltry 14 mpg overall, however. Though the soft suspension absorbs bumps well, the body jostles frequently. Handling is clumsy, with slow steering and pronounced body roll, but it's ultimately secure. Inside, the spacious cabin has a premium feel, particularly in Platinum trim. Controls are a bit dated, and it's a long reach to some buttons and knobs. Seven- or eight-passenger seating configurations are available, and the third row can power fold and unfold. Available in rear-wheel or full-time four-wheel drive, the Armada can tow a generous 8,500 pounds. Updates for the 2019 model included standard forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking. The Armada received a freshening for 2021, the engine now has 400 hp. Standard safety features include Nissan's Shield 360. This suite includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic warning, lane departure warning, high beam assist, and rear automatic braking. Also, dual-zone automatic climate control is standard on all trims. Updates for 2022 include one-touch folding third-row function for power seat-equipped models.

Market value
$32,188
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
7
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Model year 2023
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
4WD
Transmission
Automatic, 7-speed
Category
Large SUVs
Generation began
2017

Pricing

Current retail median
$32,188
Retail value range
$27,600 - $40,325
Original MSRP range
$50,700 - $70,370
Trade-in range
$25,975 - $38,990

Ratings

Road test score
60/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
13 MPG
EPA highway
18 MPG
EPA combined
15 MPG
Tested city
10 MPG
Tested highway
20 MPG
Tested overall
14 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,765
Cruising range
365 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.7 sec
0-60 mph
6.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
133 ft
Avoidance speed
50.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
209 in
Width
80 in
Height
76 in
Wheelbase
121 in
Weight
5,910 lb
Maximum load
1,545 lb
Towing capacity
8,500 lb

Interior

Seating
7 people
Front head room
5 in
Front leg room
40.5 in
Rear head room
5 in
Rear leg room
31 in
Cargo volume
47 cu ft

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
3/10
Greenhouse gas score
2/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Nissan

Nissan’s varied lineup of SUVs, pickup trucks, and EVs usually perform well in our road tests, but their Overall Scores suffer because of up-and-down reliability and average to below-average owner satisfaction. Inconsistent quality across the brand means some Nissans are a better choice than others. Many of its gasoline vehicles use small turbocharged engines and continuously variable transmissions to give owners both competitive fuel economy and sporty performance. Most new Nissans come standard with a full suite of active safety and driver assist systems. It’s also one of the few remaining brands that sells a sub-compact sedan, the Versa. The compact Sentra, a mainstay within Nissan’s lineup, earned a high score in our road test and is recommended. Nissan was an early EV trailblazer with the Leaf hatchback, and now sells larger five-passenger EV SUVs. Used Nissans have average reliability according to our surveys.

Vehicle ID: 26200 First published: December 3, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025

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