• Home
  • /
  • 2013 Nissan Armada Specifications

2013 Nissan Armada Specifications

Mechanical

Engine

 

Name

Endurance 5.6 V8 (VK56DE)

Type

VK56DE

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Longitudinally mounted

Cylinders / configuration

V8

Block / head composition

Aluminum / Aluminum

Displacement (liters / cc)

5.6 liters / 5,552 cc

Horsepower

317 hp @ 5,200 RPM

Torque (lb-ft)

385 lb-ft torque @ 3,400 RPM

Bore & stroke (mm)

98 x 92

Compression ratio

9.8:1

Maximum engine speed

6,000 rpm

Induction system

Naturally aspirated

Valvetrain

32 valve; silent chain, single-stage

Engine mounts

Standard (non fluid-filled)

Recommended fuel

Regular unleaded

Flexible Fuel Capability (up to 85% ethanol, 15% gasoline)

O

Emissions system

Oxygen sensor with catalyzer

Emission certification level

50 state: LEV2-LEV (Cal), Tier2 (B5)(Fed)

Exhaust                                                            

Single exit / main & secondary mufflers

 

Electrical

 

Ignition system

Electronic

Starter

12 volt

Alternator

130 Amps

Battery

650 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)

Trailer towing:
7 pin trailer harness plug with connector

 

S (O on 4x2 SV)

 

Transmission and Drive System

 

Drive configuration

2WD and 4WD

Transmission type

5-speed automatic with overdrive

Gear ratio (:1)
     1st
     2nd
     3rd
     4th
     5th
     Reverse
Final drive ratio (:1) – SV
Final drive ratio (:1) – SL/Platinum

2WD
3.827
2.368
1.520
1.000
0.834
2.613
2.937
2.937

4WD
3.827
2.368
1.520
1.000
0.834
2.613
2.937
3.357

Transfer Case / Crawl Ratios
   Axle
   4WD High
   4WD Low
   Crawl ratio: 1st
   Crawl ratio: 2nd
   Crawl ratio: reverse

4WD
2.937
1.000
-
11.240
6.955
2.04

Tow (H/L)
3.357
1.000
2.596
12.85/33.35
7.95/20.64
2.33/6.05

2- or 4-wheel limited-slip (ABLS)

S

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

S


Brakes

 

Front      Type
         Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Vented disc
13.8 x 1.2

Rear       Type
         Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Solid disc
12.6 x 0.6

Brake Assist

S

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

S

ABS (4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor)

S

G-sensor

4WD

Parking brake

Foot pedal


Steering

 

Type

Power rack-and-pinion

Power assisted

Engine-speed-sensitive

Overall ratio (:1)

20

Turns (lock-to-lock)

3.6

Turning diameter (in feet)

40.8

Steering wheel

3-spoke leather wrapped w/ cruise control and audio switches
(heated steering wheel standard on Platinum)



Suspension

 

Front
     Stabilizer bar

Double-wishbone
23 mm diameter

Rear
     Stabilizer bar
     Automatic self-leveling

Double-wishbone independent
22.2 mm diameter
Standard on SL and Platinum

Shock absorbers

KYB (twin-tube)


Body / Chassis

 

Type

Body-on-frame (full ladder-type)

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant and high strength steel


Exterior


Wheels & Tires

SV

SL

Platinum

Wheels

     8JJx18-inch aluminum-alloy, painted finish

S

-

-

     8JJx20-inch aluminum-alloy, machined finish

-

S

-

     8JJx20-inch aluminum-alloy, chrome clad

-

-

S

     8JJx20-inch aluminum-alloy, dark chrome with dark chrome wheel caps

-

-

O

265/70R18 BSW SUV tires

S

-

-

275/60R20 BSW SUV tires

-

S

S

Spare tire (full-size)

S (behind rear axle)

Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)   
     Warning lamp (direct sensor-type)
     4-wheel independent pressure display

 

S
-

 

S
-

 

S
S


Lights

SV

SL

Platinum

Headlights

     Type                                                       

Halogen

     Auto on/off

S

Fog lights (in front fascia)

O 4x2, S 4x4

S

Center high mount stop light

S

Mirror-mounted turn signals

-

S


Exterior Features

SV

SL

Platinum

Body color grille

S

-

Chrome grille

-

S

Dark chrome grille

-

-

O

2-piece body color side molding w/chrome inserts

-

S

2-piece body color side molding w/dark chrome inserts

-

-

O

Chrome roof rack with cross bars

-

S

Dark painted roof rails and cross bars

-

-

O

Body-color exterior door handles

-

-

O

Dark chrome outside mirrors

-

-

O

Chrome tail pipe finisher

-

-

S


Seating

SV

SL

Platinum

Capacity (Standard / Optional):
     SV/SL - standard 2nd row bench. 
     Platinum - optional 2nd row bucket seats

8

8

8/7

Materials
    Luxury seat cloth
    Leather appointments w/accent stitching
    Premium grade leather appointments
    Two-tone Chocolate/Almond surfaces

 

S
-
-
-

 

-
S
-
-

 

-
S
O
O

Front seats
           Bucket seats
           w/integrated armrests (non-ratchet)   
           Driver’s side manual lumbar
           Driver’s side 8-way power
           Driver’s side 2-driver memory/auto entry/exit
           Passenger side 4-way power
           Heated
           Platinum logo (embroidered)
           Active Head Restraints                                                                

 

S
S
S
S

S
S
-
-
S

 

S
S
S
S

-
S
S
-
S

 

S
S
S
S

-
S
S
S
S

2nd Row Rear seats
      Split bench
      Heated
      2 captain’s chairs w/armrests
      Split bench
      Recline
      Tip-up device for 3rd row ingress/egress
      Flat folding
      Head restraint: RH & LH (cap’n chairs)*
      Head restraint: LH, RH, CTR (bench 
             seat)*
3rd Row Rear seats
       60/40 split 3rd Row Bench seat
       Power folding
       Flat folding into floor

 

S
-
-
S
S
S
S
-
S*

 

S
-
-
S
S
S
S
-
S*

 

S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S*
S*

* When equipped with the applicable seat type

 

S
-
S

 

S
S
S

 

S
S
S


Audio

SV

SL

Platinum

Head unit and speakers

 

AM/FM/MP3/6CD with mid-switches, 8 speakers and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately)

S 4x2

-

-

Bose® audio system with AM/FM/MP3/CD with 11 speakers and subwoofer; amplifier and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately)

S 4x4

S

S

MP3/WMA playback, radio A-B-C preset, speed-sensitive volume control

S

SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately)

S

S

S

Steering wheel audio controls

S

In-glass audio & diversity antennas

S

Body color satellite radio antenna

S

S

S

Nissan Navigation System with NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic Information (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately)

-

-

S

DVD Entertainment System – dual 7-inch headrest display screens, 2 sets of wireless headphones, video port on DVD unit in console, USB ports (two), remote controller

O

O

S


Instrumentation

SV

SL

Platinum

Meters/Gauges
     Speedometer                               Analog
     Tachometer                                 Analog
     Oil pressure                                 Analog
     Oil temperature                           Analog
     Volts
     Tire pressure warning
     Shift position indicator
     Digital clock                                 Digital
     4WD indicator / warning          (4x4 only)

 

S

     Auto trans fluid temp

S

     Tire pressure display (included w/ navi)

-

-

S


Convenience Features

SV

SL

Platinum

Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System

S

Cruise control

S

Dual-zone Automatic Temperature Control

S

Illuminated key ring

S

Power driver/passenger windows with front one-touch auto up/down (w/auto reverse)

S

Heated outside mirrors

S

Chrome outside mirrors w/anti-glare coating

-

S

Power folding chrome mirrors w/power adjust, auto dim (driver’s side only), puddle lamps and integrated turn signal

-

-

S

Power door locks w/ illuminated switches and anti-lockout system w/auto door lock speed-sensing function

S

Overhead Console 

     Without sunroof: map lamps/sunglass 

          holder/storage bins/compass/outside 

          temp./UGDO

    With sunroof: map lights lamps/sunglass

          holder/ storage bins/compass/outside  

          temp./UGDO

    2nd & 3rd row console

S

S

S

Remote keyless entry system

       Operates power liftgate

S

O

S

S

Cup holders

   Front
      4 on center console
      Bottle holder: 2 on door panel trim
  2nd Row
     2 on back of front center console
     2 on center armrest or RR center console
     Bottle holder: 2 on door panel trim
  3rd Row                         2 on luggage trim

 

 

S
S

S
S
S
S

Inside rearview mirror auto dimming

S

Driver/passenger slide-on-rod sun visors with illuminated vanity mirror, extender and sun visor (late availability)

S

Nissan Intelligent Key®

-

S

S

RearView Monitor

O 4x2, S 4x4

S

S

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

O 4x2, S 4x4

S

S

Power-adjustable foot pedals w/out memory
                                                w/memory

S

-

-

S

12V Power point:
   Front:                             I/P mounted (2)
   2nd Row:         Rear of front center console
   Cargo area:                  luggage trim panel

 

S
S
S

Power liftgate

O 4x2, S 4x4

S

S

Power rear quarter flip-out glass

-

-

S

Front Sonar System

-

-

S

Footwell lamps

-

S

S


Safety and Security

Safety and Security Systems

 

Air bags (SRS)
   Driver/ Passenger – w/ Advanced Air Bag
        System (AABS)
   Driver and passenger front seat-mounted
        side-impact supplemental air bags
   Roof-mounted curtain supplemental air
        bags for side-impact and rollover head
        protection for 1st, 2nd, 3rd row outboard
       occupants

S

S

S

Front Seat Active Head Restraints

S

Child Seat upper tether anchor

S

Seat Belts
  Front Row       
      3-point ALR/ELR and dual pretensioners
      w/ load limiters
  2nd Row & 3rd Row
     3-point RH, LH, CTR with A/ELR, LATCH                       and upper tether anchor

 

S

 

S

LATCH system

S

Power window lockout button

S

Child safety rear door locks

S

 

Passive Safety

 

Zone Body construction with front and rear 
     crumple zones
Body side reinforcements
Energy absorbing steering column
Hood buckling creases
Knee bolsters
Shift interlock system

S


Security

 

Steering wheel locks when key is removed
Vehicle Security System (VSS)
Immobilizer (NATS)

S

 

Dimensions
 

Exterior (inches)

 

 

 

Wheelbase

123.2

Overall length

207.7

Overall width

79.3

Overall height (2WD/4WD) with roof rack  

77.2 / 78.0

Tread width
     Front                                                        
     Rear                                                         

 

67.5
67.5

Minimum ground clearance (without skid plate)

9.8 – 4x2
10.4 – 4x4

Step-in height                                                        
    Front                          
    Rear                       

 

20.9 – 4x2
21.5 – 4x4

Angle of approach (degrees) w/o chin spoiler

24.7 – 4x2, 26.2 – 4x4

Angle of departure (degrees)

21.8 – 4x2, 22.7 – 4x4

Ramp over angle (degrees)
                               w/o fuel tank skid plate

 

9.3 – 4x2, 9.6 – 4x4

 

Interior (inches)

Front

2nd Row

3rd Row

Head room        w/o moonroof / w/moonroof

41.0/39.7

40.0

35.9

Shoulder room

65.1

64.7

63.7

Hip room

61.4

60.8

48.8

Leg room

41.8

41.9

32.2

Cargo volume (cu. ft.)            Behind 3rd row
                                     With 2nd row folded
                                   2nd & 3rd rows folded

20.0
56.7
97.1

 

Weights

SV

SL

Platinum

Curb (pounds)                                       4x2
4x4 

5,267
5,675

5,456
5,748

5,549
5,841

Weight distribution (%) 

4x2
4x4 

51/49
52/48

50/50
52/48

50/50
52/48

GVWR (pounds)

7,100

7,150

7,300

 

Capacities

 

Fuel tank (gallons)

28.0

Engine oil (quarts)

6.5

Engine coolant (quarts)

12.3

Maximum towing capacity (pounds) (when properly equipped)                            Trailer
                                                      Tongue

 

8,200 (4x2), 6,500 (4x4 SV), 9,000 (4x4)
910 (4x4 w/tow), 900 (4x2 w/tow)

 

EPA Estimated Fuel Economy

4x2

4x4

City / Highway – gasoline

13/19

12/18

Classification

Full-size SUV

 

Options

SV

SL

Platinum

Driver Package: Fog lights; RearView Monitor, premium Bose® Audio System with 11 speakers, steering wheel controls, midswitches, and rear audio controller w/ transmitter, power liftgate; auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and universal garage door opener

O 4x2,
S 4x4

-

-

SV Tow Package: Receiver hitch, 7-pin wiring harness plug, brake controller jumper wire

O 4x2,
S 4x4

-

-

2nd Row Captain Chairs: 2nd row captain chairs, 2nd row padded center armrest

-

-

O

Moonroof Package: Power tilt and glide moonroof

-

O

S

DVD Family Entertainment System (FES) Package: Family entertainment system with dual 7-inch headrest displays, video port in center console, DVD player, USB ports (two), remote control and two wireless headphones

-

O

S

Platinum Reserve Package: 20-inch dark chrome aluminum-alloy wheels, dark chrome wheel caps, dark chrome grille, dark chrome bodyside molding insert, dark chrome outside mirrors, “Reserve” exterior tailgate badge, body-color exterior door handles, dark painted roof rack ends with cross bars, premium grade leather-appointed 2-tone Chocolate/Almond seating surfaces with dark brown accent stitching, Chocolate leather-wrapped steering wheel, Light Aniegre genuine wood trim, Chocolate-colored instrument panel, Chocolate embroidered “Reserve” floor mats, dark satin chrome center stack/gear bezel/door handles, center console with cupholder lid

-

-

O

11/12

Issued by Nissan