The 2020 Nissan Armada continues to have its old-school charm of SUV by confirming to all its traits, even when the current market is clearly siding with the segment of crossovers. This can be interpreted as a brave approach of the automaker that wanted to cater a particular section of buyers, probably those who are a clean supporter of the brand Nissan and who believes in its promise of presenting a full-size SUV, exactly the way it is expected. Named after a warship fleet, Nissan builds up the 2020 version of Armada as spacious as it could with as much power as it should.

Our visit to the showroom of the Gilroy Nissan dealership gave us the opportunity to take a closer look at the 2020 Nissan Armada series, and here’s what we have experienced from the exciting test drive at the said dealership showroom.

At a Glimpse

At the first glimpse of the 2020 Nissan Armada, it gave us the feeling of a throwback to the older concept of SUVs while all the real aspects of modernity had their own share of role playing. Be it a bevy of active safety tech features or a thumping audio output, the 2020 Nissan Armada has it all. belonging to the segment of big SUVs, the 2020 Nissan Armada can be a great choice for those who need to tow heavy items occasionally or in the need to go off-road quite often. It is more of a practical choice than a fancy one, and now we got to know, why its market demand has never seen a dull day.

Trims and Features

Nissan makes the 2020 edition of Armada available in SV, SL, Platinum, and Platinum Reserve trims while the changes made for this year can be only counted as the standardization of the pair of heated rearview mirrors and the new pairs of 22-inch alloy wheels offered as a standalone option on some of the middle trims  to save your hard earned money.

Engine Capacity and Output

The entire 2020 edition of Nissan Armada is given the power of a 5.6-liter V-8 engine that is rated at 390 horsepower, after pairing to a smooth slick-shifting 7-speed automatic transmission. The drivetrain choice being either a rear- or four-wheel drive. With this powertrain installed under its hood, the 2020 Nissan Armada chops the off-road with ease while its luxurious interior keeps the occupants relaxed and comfortable with its steady ride quality.

Features for Convenience

The Nissan Armada seriesis in the market for a decade now, but its 2020 edition makes it compete with the latest rivals because of its rich feature count. The SUV from Nissan offers a complete set of infotainment integrated with Apple or Android compatibility, and a lengthy list of collision-avoidance tech features making the latest automatic emergency braking a standard one while to secure your Armada further, Nissan offers you blind-spot monitors, adaptive cruise control and active lane control along with a surround-view camera system as upgrading options.

If that interests you, a visit the showrooms of Nissan dealers near Gilroy, to take a closer look at this impressive Nissan SUV all by yourself.