Nissan SUVs

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2011 Nissan Armada

The Nissan Armada is one of the most afforable large SUVs on the market.  It’s got a powerful Nissan engine and is a big safe beefy SUV that can seat up to 7 or 8 passengers. The high end Armada features premium leather seats and technology.

It has a ton of cargo area and has 97 cubic feet of cargo area when all the seats are folded down flat.  The only down side to all large SUVs is the fuel economy.  The Armada gets about 13mpg in the city and up to 19 on the highway…that is on the low side when compared to the competition.

For 2011, Nissan has updated the available trims on the Armada. The former SE trim is now the SV, and the Armada SL replaces the Armada Titanium.  The Armada Platinum trim, which is the top of the line, is unchanged.

 

13 city/19 hwy mpg
MSRP $38,000
Seating – 8

2011 Nissan Pathfinder

The Nissan Pathfinder has room for 6/7 passengers and the third row can fold completely flat with the cargo area floorboard. Also all the seats fold down including the front passenger seat. There is a dual glove box compartment for tons of storage and a side pocket on each front seat for quick access to small items.  It has a heated steering wheel, heated seats, dual climate control, and a special smart key that you can simply carry in your pocket and the SUV will know you’re close and you can unlock the door with a touch of a button without touching the keyfob. It also has a complete side airbag that reaches to the very back of the vehicle.

15 city/22 hwy mpg
MSRP $28,000
Seating – 7

Pros

Powerful V6 and V8 engines; generous storage room; strong towing ability.

Cons

Guzzles gas; less cargo space than large crossovers; drives like a truck.

2011 Nissan Xterra

The 2011 Nissan Xterra is a very versitale SUV that offer practical everyday features that will appeal to many buyers.  For one, you can fold down all the seats except the drivers seat which means you can fit in an item that is over 8ft long.  The back area has a rubber floor with a utility rack built into the floorboard that allow you to add tie downs in almost any configuration needed. The cargo area also an under the floor cargo hatch with a lid for just a bit more extra storage.

16 city/22 hwy mpg
MSRP $24,000
Seating – 5

Pros

Serious off-road prowess; powerful V6; innovative cargo features; most livable truck in its class.

Cons

Unimpressive interior design and materials; poor fuel economy relative to similarly priced crossovers.