Hefty Hauler for Heavy Loads
Wow, this thing is big! Nissan hasn't exactly been shy about entering the full-size SUV market, with the Armada (the Pathfinder designation has been dropped as expected) taking up more space on the road than most domestic SUVs.
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| The full-size Nissan Armada SUV makes its presence known to all in its path. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press) |
And it's not one of those large vehicles that feels small when on the road either. Rather the Armada makes its presence known to all in its path and everyone on board as well. Kids getting rowdy? Stick them way back in the third row, tune in a DVD and tune them out while they're entranced under headphones, it doesn't get much easier to find bliss on the open road.
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| The massive SUV can fit up to eight adults and is capable of towing 4,128 kilos (9,100 pounds). (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press) |
While I had no difficulties maneuvering around town, again the Armada is no cute-ute. Finding parking was a bit of a chore, with most these days designed to optimize real estate, benefiting smaller cars.
But you can't fit up to eight adults in a small car, a need fulfilled by the massive SUV. You can also tow an Airstream, or even better, a Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport boat behind, the result of its 4,128 kilo (9,100 pound) towing capacity.