The Armada is now the oldest full-size ute in the segment, and it's slipped behind some worthy competitors in features, fuel economy, and safety.
If you can downsize just a bit, we strongly prefer the likes of the Dodge Durango, a seven-seat ute with a great blend of on- and off-road talent, and available HEMI power.
The Toyota Sequoia has lagged in sales, but its performance is strong, though it looks a little more bulbous than the domestics.
The mainstays are vehicles like the Chevrolet Tahoe (and the long-wheelbase version, the Suburban) and its twin, the GMC Yukon.
They're still selling well, primarily because of their heritage and because they offer so many variants--long-wheelbase versions, hybrid versions, stripper models and luxurious Denali editions.
We also like Ford's Expedition, which also comes in short- and long-wheelbase versions; it's a little less potent than the biggest GM utes but it has good road manners and great features.
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Rugged good looks and a beefy V-8 powertrain can only get you so far: the 2013 Nissan Armada falls behind the full-size SUV leaders in safety, features, and fuel economy. |
There's very little that's fresh or contemporary about the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe, but they're tough, roomy, straightforward trucks that perform surprisingly well. |
A composed family hauler most of the time, the 2013 Dodge Durango isn't afraid of getting its hands dirty when it needs to. |
The 2013 Ford Expedition stands as one of the most accommodating and well-designed of the mega-SUVs, although its styling and features have fallen a bit behind the curve. |
Large, capable, body-on-frame SUVs still have a place--especially if you're honed in on the 23-mpg, 2013 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali. |
The 2013 Toyota Sequoia promises--and delivers--traditional truck toughness, packing macho style and a big V-8, as well as space for up to eight; but it's mighty thirsty to be a everyday family vehicle. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $36,890 | $40,405 | $29,795 | $40,605 | $41,760 | $42,455 |
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| 12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 10 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy |
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| Gas V8 | Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas V8 |
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| N/A | N/A | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | N/A | N/A | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
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| 2WD 4-Door SV | 2WD 4-Door 1500 LS | 2WD 4-Door SXT | 2WD 4-Door XLT | 2WD 4-Door 1500 SLE | RWD 5.7L SR5 (SE) |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle |
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| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift |
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