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large heated and powered outer mirrors that are the right size for towing
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Terrific interior storage includes bins, pockets, and lots of beverage holders.
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top-of-the-line Platinum edition, which comes with virtually every feature you night want
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With only minor trim changes for the 2013 model year, the Nissan Armada breaks no new ground in entertainment, infotainment, or luxury features in its seven-passenger cabin. To its credit, it doesn't come in a bare-bones version, like some domestic-brand SUVs that pitch their wares to fleets and utilities.
The Armada comes in a choice of three models, and any of them can be optioned up from rear-wheel to four-wheel drive. The base version, the SV, offers power windows, locks and mirrors; dual-zone climate control; an AM/FM/CD player with USB port; power front seats; Bluetooth keyless entry; a flip/fold third-row seat; and rear parking sensors. The Armada SL picks up some more comprehensive feature content, including Bose audio; an auto-leveling rear suspension; a rearview camera; leather seating; and a power-folding third-row seat.
The Platinum edition, at the top of the range, gets a full bundle of luxury add-ons including a power tailgate; heated first- and second-row seating; a heated steering wheel; a sunroof; a navigation system with real-time traffic; and a DVD entertainment system for the rear two rows of passengers. While it's plushly outfitted in Platinum trim, the Armada doesn't have the voice-activated features of Ford's big Expedition or Explorer, or HD radio. A special Reserve edition for the 2013 model year wears 20-inch dark chrome wheels and matching exterior trim, with two-tone leather seating.
Armada buyers can switch out the second-row bench seat for a pair of bucket seats. There's also a towing package to take advantage of its 9,100-pound towing capacity; the package adds a brake controller and 7-pin harness.
Conclusion
With few cutting-edge options, the Armada's features list doesn't go overboard with electronics.