2021 Nissan Armada Overview

Armada has established a reputation as a true family adventure-ready vehicle for everyday and weekend use – with comfortable seating for up to eight and flexible cargo space. For the new 2021 Armada, Nissan brings even higher levels of authentic capability, advanced technology and premium style, comfort and connectivity to the brand’s flagship SUV.

The 2021 Armada features an extensively redesigned exterior that includes a new grille, hood, front fenders, front and rear bumpers, new LED headlights and taillights and one new exterior color. It is also the first vehicle to carry the new Nissan logo.

Inside, the contemporary redesigned interior offers simplified everyday usage and an enhanced experience for driver and passengers. A redesigned center stack is anchored by a new standard 12.3-inch color display – the largest in class – with seamless technology to keep you connected like standard Wi-Fi, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and available wireless smartphone charging.

The new Armada features a multitude of standard safety technologies, including Nissan Safety Shield 360 and features such as Intelligent Lane Intervention, Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and Blind Spot Intervention.

Powered by a proven 5.6-liter Endurance V8 engine, the 2021 Armada offers best-in-class standard 400 horsepower and best-in-class standard 8,500 lbs. maximum towing capacity. It adds an integrated Trailer Brake Controller with tow hitch receiver and Trailer Sway Control for the first time.

Also new is the Midnight Edition Package, which is available on the Armada SL grade.

A new aggressive, chiseled exterior design

The 2021 Armada again features rugged body-on-frame construction, providing a balance of strength, durability and utility.

Armada’s rugged yet refined exterior matches its capability – with a more squared and chiseled appearance from the A-pillars forward. The new front fenders, grille and bumper are framed by a new LED headlight design with more than 50 LEDs in each headlamp, helping create a wide, bright headlight pattern. In the rear, new combination lights with 70 LEDs in each light help provide a highly visible, modern appearance.

Other key features include body-color overfenders, dark-painted roof rails (220-lb weight rating), an acoustic windshield and front side windows.

The new Midnight Edition exterior trim includes black exterior logos, black painted mirrors (heated, power adjust and fold, auto-dimming, reverse linked with puddle lights and LED turn signals), black painted roof rails, rear LED lamps with black paint finisher, black painted grille, and black painted front and rear skid plates.

Seven exterior colors are available: Hermosa Blue Pearl, Mocha Almond Pearl, Gun Metallic, Super Black, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Aspen White TriCoat (premium color) and new Coulis Red Pearl.

Premium interior with largest display screen in class, reservation for eight

The 2021 Armada’s new, refined interior combines style, roominess and premium comfort – with a special emphasis on quietness and new, easy-to-use connectivity features.

Most noticeable is an all-new standard 12.3-inch display screen – the largest in class.  The higher resolution display (WXGA 1920 x 720) provides clearer images and crisper graphics. The customizable home screen includes shortcuts to user favorites and one-line destination search.

Standard smartphone connectivity includes wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto™. The available wireless smartphone charging starts immediately when the phone is laid down, and a charging indicator shows charging status. Every 2021 Armada can also update map data and software through on-board Wi-Fi connectivity.

Also new for 2021 is a 7.0-inch Advanced Driver Assist Display. The new display offers full color and higher resolution for improved visibility. Quick operation and access of multiple information screens is available through the steering wheel.

Utility is another area where Armada delivers, with a redesigned, highly functional front center console that can be opened/closed from the front and rear. A removable tray has been added to hold small items, while a deeper well is available for larger ones.

Armada Platinum includes a standard Intelligent Rear View Mirror (I-RVM), which has been enhanced for 2021 with higher resolution (170 ppi versus previous 98 ppi), frameless design and a 50 percent larger screen size (9.4 x 2.0-inch versus previous 7.5 x 1.6-inch). The consumer benefits of the I-RVM are many, including “removing” interior obstacles such as oversize cargo and rear headrests, improving visibility in low-light conditions, and providing an expanded field of view.

Armada Platinum also adds a standard Family Entertainment System, which has been enhanced with simplified menus, revised dual 8.0-inch head restraint monitors and new HDMI input. It includes two pairs of wireless headphones.

Included for the first time on Armada within the NissanConnect® Services Convenience plan is Nissan Concierge, which provides owners 24-hour access to a live assistant at the push of a button. NissanConnect® Services can be accessed from inside the vehicle, on a computer, on a smartphone or smartwatch app and with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

The 2021 Armada also now features standard Rear Door Alert⁶, which can help remind drivers that they may have forgotten items in the rear seat.

Family adventures are a little more enjoyable thanks to the roomy, 8-passenger Armada interior that offers 40.0 inches of 2nd row headroom and 41.0 inches of 2nd row legroom. The standard seating configuration includes front heated 10-way power-adjustable bucket seats with a large center console, 2nd row fold flat 60/40 split bench seat and 3rd row 60/40-split folding bench seat, which folds flat into the floor for extra cargo carrying flexibility.

A 3rd row seat power-folding feature is standard on Platinum grade. Armada SL and Platinum models are also available with optional 2nd row captain’s chairs and a removable 2nd row console.

Armada SV offers new Prima-Tex™ seating, while leather-appointed seating is standard on SL. Armada Platinum features standard quilted leather-appointed seating.

Armada’s Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control system (with microfilter) uses direct/indirect airflow, including a 2nd row “curtain” vent to effectively distribute cool air to every seat. Heated 2nd row seats are standard on Platinum, along with climate-controlled (heating and cooling) front seats and heated steering wheel.

Every Armada also includes standard Nissan Door-to-Door Navigation with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (with three-month complimentary trial access), NissanConnect® Services powered by SiriusXM (with 5-year Plus and 6-month Premium complimentary trial access), SiriusXM® Radio (subscription required, sold separately), enhanced Voice Recognition and Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant.

The Bose® audio system features AM/FM/SXM/MP3/CD with 13 speakers, subwoofer and digital amplifier to provide rich and realistic sound reproduction. It is standard on SL and Platinum grades.

The long list of comfort and convenience features includes available power tilt/telescoping steering column with memory, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver and Remote Engine Start System. A large sliding moonroof with front tilt and rear slide is standard on SL and Platinum grades.

Four interior colors are offered: Charcoal, Almond, Brown and Black (Midnight Edition only).

Best-in-class standard 400 horsepower and 8,500-lb towing capacity

Starting with a durable, heavy-duty ladder frame, Armada features a proven 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 with best-in-class¹ standard 400 horsepower (at 5,200 rpm). Torque is rated at 413 lb-ft (at 4,000 rpm).

As part of its adventure-ready spirit, the 2021 Armada also offers a standard maximum towing capacity² of up to 8,500 pounds for both 4WD and 2WD models (when properly equipped).

For 2021, Armada adds a standard integrated Trailer Brake Controller with tow hitch receiver on SV, SL and Platinum grades. Trailer Sway Control is standard on SL and Platinum grades. When the vehicle system senses sway, Trailer Sway Control automatically applies the brakes and the vehicle is slowed to eliminate the sway for a more confident towing experience.

The standard, advanced 7-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control and Downshift Rev Matching helps enhance fuel efficiency through use of its wide gear ratios, automatic transmission fluid warmer and adoption of idle neutral control. A 26-gallon fuel tank provides ample driving range.

Fuel economy⁷ is rated at 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway/16 mpg combined for Armada 2WD models. Armada 4WD fuel economy is rated at 13 mpg city/18 mpg highway/15 mpg combined.

Every 2021 Armada is available in a choice of rear-wheel drive or Nissan’s advanced Auto 4WD system, which features Auto/4HI/4LO modes, electronically controlled part-time transfer case and 2.70:1 4LO gear ratio.

Under normal driving conditions, the system operates in 2WD drive mode, but it can distribute torque to all four wheels when road conditions warrant (up to 50 percent of torque can go to the front wheels on demand).

A responsive 4-wheel disc brake system is complemented with Anti-lock Braking, Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Brake Assist.

Additionally, Armada offers standard Hill Start Assist, 2-wheel or 4-wheel limited-slip and a Vehicle Dynamic Control system (which includes a deactivation switch). Steering is provided by an engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system.

Armada’s durable independent double-wishbone front and rear suspension provides smooth ride comfort and responsive handling for both on-road and off-road driving. Twin-tube shock absorbers are featured on each corner.

Advanced safety technology, security features and driving aids

The 2021 Armada’s purposeful safety features allow peace of mind for an adventurous family road trip or a simple drive to the market – and everything in between. Nissan Safety Shield® 360 is standard on all grades. It includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking.

Also standard are Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Cruise Control (Full Speed Range), Intelligent Lane Intervention, Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention, RearView Monitor and Intelligent Driver Alertness⁸. Armada Platinum includes class-exclusive Intelligent Backup Collision Intervention⁹.

Armada SL and Platinum grades add Intelligent Around View® Monitor¹⁰, which helps provide extra sets of “eyes” when backing out or parking. The innovative Intelligent Around View® Monitor can also come in handy when negotiating tight off-road trails. Platinum grade adds class-exclusive Traffic Sign Recognition¹¹.

A choice of three well-equipped models

The 2021 Nissan Armada is available in SV, SL and Platinum models in 2WD and Auto 4WD drive configurations. An S grade will be available at a later date.

In addition to the standard features on the Armada SV, the Armada SL adds 20-inch wheels, leather-appointed seats and door trim, LED fog lights, memory power driver’s seat and steering wheel, power-sliding moonroof, Intelligent Around View® Monitor¹⁰, Remote Engine Start System⁵, power liftgate, 13-speaker Bose® Audio system and Trailer Sway Control.

The Armada Platinum includes 22-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, quilted leather-appointed seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, front climate controlled seats, rear heated seats, Family Entertainment System, Intelligent Rear View Mirror⁴, wiper de-icer, front rain-sensing wipers, rear step lamp, Traffic Sign Recognition¹¹, Intelligent Backup Collision Intervention⁹, illuminated cupholders, and 3rd row power recline and fold seats.

Three option packages are offered. The SV Appearance Package includes 20-inch wheels, fog lights, auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®, and power liftgate. The Captain’s Chairs Seat Package (SL and Platinum) replaces the 2nd row bench seat with 2nd row captain’s chairs and 2nd row center console with padded armrest.

The Armada Midnight Edition Package (SL grade) includes unique 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 275/60R20 all-season tires, black painted heated, power adjusting and folding auto-dimming, reverse linked outside rearview mirrors with puddle lamps and LED turn signals, black painted roof rails, rear LED lamps with black exterior paint finisher, black painted grille, black painted front and rear skid plates, and black exterior logos. It also includes a black interior headliner, black interior trim, black leather-appointed seats, cargo mat and Midnight Edition floor mats.

At a Glance: 2021 Nissan Armada

QUICK TAKE:

• New rugged exterior and new premium interior offer a combination of strength and luxury
• Standard technology features include all-new, largest-in-class 12.3-inch display, Wi-Fi and wireless Apple CarPlay
• Standard safety features, including Nissan Safety Shield 360 plus Intelligent Lane Intervention, Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and Blind Spot Intervention, allow peace of mind for the adventurous family
• Advanced 5.6-liter Endurance V8 engine now rated at best-in-class standard 400 horsepower² and 413 lb-ft of torque
• Standard best-in-class 8,500-pound maximum towing capacity, new available integrated Trailer Brake Controller and Trailer Sway Control
• New Midnight Edition Package with black-out exterior and interior treatments

With a new look, enhanced safety features, a long list of standard technologies and a powerful 5.6-liter V8 engine, the 2021 Nissan Armada is built for adventurous families who expect it all, especially in their SUV.

Highlights of the new 2021 Nissan Armada full-size SUV include:

Body

• New contemporary, modern exterior with a more squared and chiseled look
• New grille, hood, front fenders, front bumper and LED headlights
• Redesigned LED taillights and rear combination lights, new rear bumper
• New standard LED low-beam/high beam headlights with auto on/off feature
• New standard signature LED Daytime Running Lights
• New available LED fog lights
• First vehicle to wear the new Nissan logo (front, back, wheels, steering wheel)
• Dark painted overfenders and side step rails, providing an upscale two-tone appearance
• Standard roof rails (220-pound weight rating)
• Standard acoustic glass windshield and front side windows
• Available power sliding moonroof with front tilt and rear slide (SL, Platinum)
• Auto-closure liftgate, available power liftgate (SL, Platinum)
• Standard power adjusting and folding side mirrors with heat and LED turn signals
• Available side mirrors with memory, auto-dimming and reverse linked with puddle lamps (SL, Platinum)
• Standard parking sensor system (front and rear)
• Available rain sensing front wipers and front wiper de-icer (Platinum)
• Highly manageable exterior dimensions, including 121.1-inch long wheelbase, 208.9-inch overall length, 79.9-inch overall width and 75.8-inch overall height
• Midnight Edition Package (SL): Black painted heated, power adjusting and folding auto-dimming, reverse linked outside rearview mirrors with puddle lamps and LED turn signals; black painted roof rails; rear LED lamps with black exterior paint finisher; black painted grille; black painted front and rear skid plates; black exterior logos
• Choice of seven exterior colors: Hermosa Blue Pearl, Mocha Almond Pearl, Gun Metallic, Super Black, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Aspen White TriCoat (premium color) and new Coulis Red Pearl

Engine and Driveline

• Standard 5.6-liter DOHC Endurance® V8 engine, producing best-in-class² standard 400 horsepower @ 5,800 rpm and 413 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm
• Front engine/rear-wheel drive or Auto 4WD
• Engine features Nissan’s advanced Variable Valve Event & Lift and Direct Injection Gas™ technologies
• 7-speed automatic with overdrive, manual mode and Synchronized Rev Control
• Standard 2-wheel or 4-wheel limited-slip and Vehicle Dynamic Control system (includes deactivation switch)
• Best-in-class standard 8,500-pound maximum towing capacity³
• New Trailer Brake Controller with tow hitch receiver (standard on SV and above) and Trailer Sway Control (standard on SL and Platinum)
• Tow/haul mode for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency
• Armada 2WD fuel economy⁴ rated at 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway/16 mpg combined
• Armada 4WD fuel economy⁴ rated at 13 mpg city/18 mpg highway/15 mpg combined

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Fully boxed all-steel frame
• Double-wishbone front suspension with 36 mm diameter stabilizer bar
• Double-wishbone rear suspension with 26.5 mm diameter stabilizer bar
• Twin-tube shock absorbers
• Engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
• 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking, Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Brake Assist
• 18-inch machine-faced aluminum-alloy wheels with 265/70R18 all-season tires (SV)
• 20-inch tinted painted aluminum-alloy wheels with 275/60R20 all-season tires models (SL: standard; SV: optional)
• 22-inch machine-faced aluminum-alloy wheels with 275/60R20 all-season tires (Platinum)
• Available 20-inch diamond-cut aluminum-alloy wheels with 275/60R20 all-season tires (Midnight Edition)
• Full-size spare tire with aluminum-alloy wheel (SV), mini spare with aluminum-alloy wheel (SL, Platinum)

Interior Features

• Redesigned interior with new materials and technologies for improved everyday usage
• Seating capacity for up to 8 passengers
• Standard all-new 12.3-inch color touchscreen display, the largest screen in class⁴
• Standard Wi-Fi hotspot
• Wireless smartphone charging pad (SV, SL, Platinum)
• Standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and wired Android Auto™
• Standard NissanConnect® Services powered by SiriusXM® (with complimentary trial access to 5-year Select and Plus and 6-month Premium packages)
• Standard SiriusXM® Traffic and Travel Link with three months complimentary trial access (subscription required, sold separately)
• Standard Nissan Door-to-Door Navigation System
• Standard Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant
• Nissan Concierge, which provides owners 24-hour access to a live assistant at the push of a button (available within NissanConnect® Services Convenience plan)
• Standard Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Start
• Standard RearView Monitor
• Front bucket seats with center console, power lumbar support, 10-way power-adjustable driver and 6-way power-adjustable front passenger seats
• Power lumbar adjustment (driver and front passenger)
• Available 2nd row captain’s chairs with removable 2nd row console (optional on SL and Platinum)
• 2nd row fold flat 60/40 split bench seat
• 3rd row 60/40-split folding bench seat (folds flat into floor)
• Standard Prima-Tex™ seating (SV grade)
• Standard leather-appointed seating (SL grade) or quilted leather-appointed seating (Platinum grade)
• Standard heated front seats, available heated rear seats (Platinum)
• Available heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel (Platinum)
• Available power tilt/telescoping steering column with memory
• 9 cupholders, 4 bottle holders
• Standard Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control with microfilter
• Available Bose® audio system with AM/FM/SXM/MP3/CD with 13 speakers, subwoofer and digital amplifier (SL, Platinum)
• Available enhanced Family Entertainment System (standard on Platinum) with simplified menus, revised dual 8.0-inch head restraint monitors, new HDMI input, two pairs of wireless headphones
• Four available interior colors: Charcoal, Almond, Brown and Black (Midnight Edition only)

Safety, Security and Convenience

• Standard Safety Shield® 360:
  • Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
  • Blind Spot Warning
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • High Beam Assist
  • Rear Automatic Braking
• Standard Intelligent Cruise Control (Full Speed Range)
• Standard Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
• Standard Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
• Standard Intelligent Lane Intervention
• Standard Rear Door Alert⁵
• Available Intelligent Rear View Mirror⁶
• Available Intelligent Around View® Monitor⁷
• Available Remote Engine Start System⁸
• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and front occupant classification sensor
• Roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for side-impact and rollover head protection for outboard positions in all three rows
• Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
• 3-point front seat belts with dual pretensioners and load limiters
• 3-point seat belts for all rear seat occupants, including center position
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system
• Child safety rear door locks
• Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
• Engine immobilizer
• Vehicle security system
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System with standard warning display in navigation system

Models

• Available in SV, SL and Platinum models in 2WD and 4WD drive configurations (S grade late availability)
• Three package options: SV Appearance Package, Captain’s Chairs Seat Package (SL and Platinum), Midnight Edition Package (SL)

2021 Nissan Armada Specifications

Specifications are based on the latest product information available at time of printing.

Exterior

*Towing capacity affected by vehicle, tow weight, road grades, and weather conditions including high temperatures. See Owner’s Manual for details.

Safety and Security

Dimensions

S – Standard.    O – Optional

Note: An S grade will be available at a later date.

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