Nissan Armada Platinum Is The BEST BIG V8 SUV - Full Review + 0-60

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  • Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
  • This week we take the Platinum flavor of the 2023 Nissan Armada on our full road test to see if its any good.
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  • @neilbrown7412
    @neilbrown7412 7 місяців тому +12

    We have an Armada Platinum and absolutely love it. On a recent trip from Texas to Colorado, somewhere in New Mexico I happened to look at the speedometer and I was running 95. It felt like we were doing 60. These things absolutely cruise on the highway. Also, towing capacity is great and they do okay for light off roading. Definitely one of the most underrated Suvs on the road.

  • @hertzair1186
    @hertzair1186 7 місяців тому +2

    I have a 2020 Infiniti QX80 …which is the Armada that went to grad school….very happy with it.

  • @murfrirhke4557
    @murfrirhke4557 9 місяців тому +4

    We have the 22 Platinum & so far, we love it. Keep in mind we don’t care 2 rat turds about fuel economy, we are a truck couple. I drive a HD for large trailer towing & my better half drives the Ute & tows the boat. We, in fact, like the front seats although it took a bit to get used to them. I don’t however like that my right knee rests on the center council which bugs the crap out of me. I do agree however, that the arm rest could be taller. Build quality is really good & purchase price was outstanding with all incentives. Don’t care much about resale as we are retired & may have it for awhile.

  • @vontrap6942
    @vontrap6942 Місяць тому +1

    It's the best secondhand buy by far. Most people buy these secondhand coz of the price. They depreciate like crazy. I'm not sure how they sell new ones!

  • @chiluco2000
    @chiluco2000 10 місяців тому +5

    A gentle brute that pulls

  • @knottymatt
    @knottymatt 12 днів тому

    Strange, I wonder if they're different seats in the US, as mine's like sitting in a lazyboy. It's magnificent and with height and angle adjustment. The angle adjustment makes it feel deeper surprisingly. At least that's for the driver, as I don't think passengers have as many options.

  • @davidryde6296
    @davidryde6296 10 місяців тому +5

    Glad I'm 5'9".

  • @MrMaz111
    @MrMaz111 4 місяці тому +2

    The GM has a V8 WITH DOD displacement on demand, Ford have V6 turbo that's why I Picked the Armada.

  • @jnagime
    @jnagime 8 місяців тому +3

    The best true V8 today’s market no cylinder fuel management system means way less problems.

    • @t-jh4236
      @t-jh4236 4 місяці тому

      AKA bullet proof. Love that Endurance engine and the drivetrain.

  • @Joseph-le5zk
    @Joseph-le5zk 23 дні тому

    Perfect for my 5 foot 6 stature

  • @1ShopSnipe
    @1ShopSnipe 29 днів тому

    I have to agree about the driver seating position. It feels cramped slightly. Even on the passenger side, it seems like the leg room is limited. That would be my only complaint. Other than that, the vehicle feels very solid and refined. Plus, they are all built in Japan.

  • @wesammansour1486
    @wesammansour1486 6 місяців тому

    Nissan Rules!!

  • @AA-vr8ez
    @AA-vr8ez 10 місяців тому +7

    If it had a Locker and drive modes it would be the Land Cruiser replacement

    • @TexasTruckChannel
      @TexasTruckChannel  10 місяців тому +2

      This ^

    • @javierpalomares2892
      @javierpalomares2892 10 місяців тому

      I'm surprised it doesn't TBH

    • @elizabethmiller7918
      @elizabethmiller7918 10 місяців тому +2

      The Nissan Aramda is the Y62 global Nissna Platform. In other countries its called a Patrol and has hydrualic suspension , push button reear locker, extendef fuel tank. It has been decontented a bit for the US because a 90,000 dollar armada would have been unsellable. But in return we in the US we get the most affordable Y62 on the planet.

  • @risingtides7984
    @risingtides7984 6 місяців тому +2

    It is my understanding that the rear center console is removable

    • @t-jh4236
      @t-jh4236 4 місяці тому +1

      It does not.

    • @Amandy1226
      @Amandy1226 4 місяці тому +2

      Technically no, but it's only like 4 bolts so if you NEED to you could take it out. It's not a quick release like they had in Quest minivans.

    • @Joseph-le5zk
      @Joseph-le5zk 23 дні тому

      It is removable

  • @Justintm
    @Justintm Місяць тому

    Test drove one. Agree that the driving position is super awkward. Both the driver and passenger sit way too high. Makes you feel like you are floating in the seats.

  • @willrobinson4976
    @willrobinson4976 8 місяців тому

    I'm hearing a V6 turbo is on the way.

    • @JokerG16
      @JokerG16 8 місяців тому

      sadly yeah, for the next gen

    • @danwaller5312
      @danwaller5312 4 місяці тому

      I hope NOT

  • @t-jh4236
    @t-jh4236 4 місяці тому

    Yeah, a 5.6 liter engine in the Z will absolutely ruin that car, lol. Nice call. As for the ride comfort... It's not in the wheel size, it's in the sidewall height. The rear leveler does not aid in the ride comfort whatsoever. It's only purpose is to level the rear when the tongue is loaded. The ride comfort is in the sidewall and the suspension.

  • @willb1305
    @willb1305 7 місяців тому

    Wish they had a supercharger for it

    • @tzxsr
      @tzxsr 6 місяців тому

      They do! Look up y62. In Dubai and Australia this car is a beast!

  • @danwaller5312
    @danwaller5312 8 місяців тому

    Does it have the auto start / stop? I hate it?

    • @JokerG16
      @JokerG16 8 місяців тому +2

      nope, none of that garbage

  • @CounterAgenda1
    @CounterAgenda1 9 місяців тому

    if your over 6 foot its tough to get into

    • @hertzair1186
      @hertzair1186 7 місяців тому

      I’m 6,2… no problem

    • @tbr2109
      @tbr2109 5 місяців тому +1

      @@hertzair1186 6'3" here and also zero problems.

    • @ltx383
      @ltx383 3 місяці тому

      I’m 6’4 and your mom loves it

    • @joppaman21040
      @joppaman21040 2 місяці тому

      I’m 6ft 6 and 300 lbs no issues.

  • @txhntr26
    @txhntr26 7 днів тому

    I don't like the wrinkles on the door upholstery. Looks like bad to me.

  • @MVRWC
    @MVRWC 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm zonking all sunroofs unless you are a smoker.

  • @JesusPerez-iv2ej
    @JesusPerez-iv2ej 8 місяців тому

    Center console comes out easily by removing 4 torx bolts

    • @t-jh4236
      @t-jh4236 4 місяці тому

      Everything removes when you remove enough bolts. By design it does not remove. Four bolts and all the chairs come out. Would you say the seats are "removable"?

    • @JesusPerez-iv2ej
      @JesusPerez-iv2ej 3 місяці тому

      @@t-jh4236 absolutely! If you can turn a wrench you can remove it. Welded: not removable because you need to destroy the weld.

    • @vontrap6942
      @vontrap6942 Місяць тому

      Don't be a tool!!

  • @alkalineph9446
    @alkalineph9446 7 місяців тому +1

    Air suspension + air shocks repair = $$$

  • @CounterAgenda1
    @CounterAgenda1 10 місяців тому

    MPG is killer deadly... Yes its cheaper but your paying twice the gas per month. Keep this in mind.

    • @TexasTruckChannel
      @TexasTruckChannel  10 місяців тому +1

      MPG is not what it's know for, that's for sure.

    • @JokerG16
      @JokerG16 10 місяців тому +5

      pay more for a Tahoe with the same gas bill, doubly f*ked lol

    • @elizabethmiller7918
      @elizabethmiller7918 10 місяців тому +5

      Twice the gas? hardly. I get 19 mpg on the hiwghway with a leadfoot. Show me any body-on-frame 400 hp SUV that can do this with 38 mpg. They dont exist.

    • @JokerG16
      @JokerG16 10 місяців тому

      @@elizabethmiller7918 LOL right. the MPG is decent for the size and capabilities of the vehicle

    • @danwaller5312
      @danwaller5312 8 місяців тому +2

      I get 22 hwy in my 18 titan! This will probably do equally as well

  • @tylers.2069
    @tylers.2069 5 місяців тому

    I feel like everything now a days is “off-road this and off-road that” when in reality most people will never see a gravel driveway. How does it do in the snow and rain? This truck is damn near perfect. Rides like a dream and tows 8500 pounds. Think If ford put the coyote in an expedition? Then look at the TRD PRO seqoiua. It has no ground clearance compared to the wheelbase. That this is terrible off road. You know who buys that truck?, douche bags, that’s who. It’s amazing what people buy just to impress everyone they don’t know.

    • @glissemaster
      @glissemaster 2 місяці тому

      I have a 2020 Armada Platinum. The only reason I ever drive off-road is to get somewhere that isn't paved -- which is rare -- and in reality, I don't use the 4x4 for that very often. However, I do ski, and so far, the Armada has done just fine in the snow. I was cross-shopping a used Lexus GX460, which drove a little better, but just didn't have the room the Armada has -- especially in the 3rd row.

  • @jjakkad
    @jjakkad 10 місяців тому +3

    The beluga whale

    • @JokerG16
      @JokerG16 10 місяців тому

      nah that’s the QX80

    • @t-jh4236
      @t-jh4236 4 місяці тому

      Catch up. That's old news dude. It doesn't have the front snout any longer.

  • @cabbagehead8082
    @cabbagehead8082 10 місяців тому +1

    Nothing Nissan makes is the best. Let's just be honest

    • @elizabethmiller7918
      @elizabethmiller7918 10 місяців тому +9

      Really? Unlike Mercedes, Toyota and BMW, GM and just about everyone else Nissan has NEVER made a problematic 6 cyl or 8 cyl engine. Even the 4 cylinders are great. .They often outperfom competitors in many parameters. it is just most reviewers are blinded by the huge marketing departments of its competitors.
      Nissan spends the least money on advertising.

    • @davidryde6296
      @davidryde6296 10 місяців тому +5

      I have owned 7 vehicles, and my Nissan Xterra held up to my poor driving habits really well.

    • @haroldbeauchamp3770
      @haroldbeauchamp3770 10 місяців тому +10

      Nissan makes arguably the worlds best mass produced V6 of all time. The VQ35 is phenomenal in terms of both performance and reliability.

    • @JokerG16
      @JokerG16 10 місяців тому +8

      their V6 & V8s are the best in the business.

    • @heavytask
      @heavytask 9 місяців тому

      GTR