Trims, Powertrain, and Performance

The 2025 Armada is a three-row, body-on-frame SUV that Nissan presents in five trims: SV, SL, PRO-4X, Platinum, and Platinum Reserve. Each is equipped with a powerful 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that makes 425 horsepower and 516 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive (RWD) is standard, with four-wheel drive (4WD) offered as an option for those who want additional capability. The maximum towing capacity for all trims is 8,500 pounds.

Noteworthy Amenities

The eight-passenger SV sets a high bar with its premium features, including proximity keyless entry, remote start, leatherette upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with haptic feedback, power-adjustable front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, Nissan’s 12.3-inch Advanced Drive-Assist digital gauge cluster, rain-sensing windshield wipers, six USB-C ports, two 12V power outlets, eight cupholders, four bottle holders, automatic on/off LED headlights, LED daytime running lights and taillights, roof rails, running boards, power-adjustable side mirrors with turn-signal indicators, and 18-inch alloy wheels. A Class IV tow hitch receiver, trailer sway control technology, and a trailer brake controller are standard as well, and the second- and third-row seats split 40/20/40 and 60/40, respectively.

The SL adds TailorFit upholstery, heated front seats, a heated power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with position memory, a wireless phone charger, EZ Flex second-row seats with one-touch release, power-folding third-row seats, a 120V power outlet, and 20-inch alloy wheels. It also gets a drive mode selector with a tow setting as well as hill start assist, hill descent control (4WD only), and trailer backup assist. The Platinum enhances luxury with quilted leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated second-row captain’s chairs (this reduces the seating capacity to seven), dual panoramic moonroofs, multicolor ambient interior lighting, a hands-free power liftgate with position memory, a 14.3-inch Advanced Drive-Assist display, an in-car camera system, heated and auto-dimming power tilt-and-fold side mirrors, LED fog lights, and heated wiper park.

The PRO-4X trim is set up for adventure with a special front bumper with an increased approach angle, an electronic locking rear differential, an adaptive electronic air suspension, unique 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, red tow hooks, exaggerated fender flares, an underbody skid plate, and an integrated trailer brake controller. This extra-rugged trim’s other upgrades include premium-stitched leather upholstery with quilted inserts, a rear LED light bar, black exterior accents, and side mirrors with puddle lights. At the top of the lineup, the Platinum Reserve builds on the regular Platinum trim’s equipment list by adding massaging front seats, a premium-stitched steering wheel, the same adaptive air suspension found in the PRO-4X, two additional USB-C ports (for a total of eight), and 22-inch wheels. Many of the upper-tier features are available for the lower trims as optional packages. The SL and above trims are eligible for a head-up display.

Advanced Safety Features

Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of advanced driver aids, is installed in every 2025 Armada. The included technologies are forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning and intervention, trailer blind-spot warning, intelligent lane intervention, lane departure warning and prevention, ProPILOT Assist adaptive cruise control, reverse automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, high beam assist, rear door alert, and intelligent driver alertness.

Trailer backup assist is added at the SL level, along with navigation-based ProPILOT Assist 1.1 and a surround-view camera with moving-object detection. The Platinum and higher receive a 3D surround-view camera and a digital rearview mirror, while the hands-free ProPILOT Assist 2.1 system is offered as an option for the SL, Platinum, and Platinum Reserve.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The 2025 Armada comes with the advanced NissanConnect infotainment system, with features that vary according to the trim package. The SV gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, Siri Eyes Free voice recognition, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming, and a sound system with six speakers. The SL and higher also get Google built-in features, including Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play Store, along with integrated navigation, Amazon Alexa, an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot, a cutting-edge 12-speaker Klipsch sound system, and NissanConnect remote vehicle services. The Platinum and Platinum Reserve upgrade to a 14.3-inch touchscreen.