2026 Nissan Armada vs 2026 BMW X5
Overview | |
MSRP$68,300 | MSRP$58,840 |
Listings183 | Listings232 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
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2026 BMW X5 Reviews Summary | |
2026 Nissan Armada Reviews SummaryIn our recent testing, no vehicle has outperformed its prior generation like the Nissan Armada. Gutted and redone for the 2025 model year, the Armada brings power, towing capacity, premium materials, and luxury-grade driving dynamics at a reasonable price. For 2026, Nissan made a NISMO version as a trial run for its planned lineup of performance trucks. Slammed on air springs and painted like the Z sports car, this is yet another Armada trim that goes further than Toyota, Chevrolet, GMC, and Jeep are willing to. Verdict: The Armada offers a surprising level of quality, choice, and driving enjoyment that puts it ahead of the competition. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 375 hp I6 | Engine3.5L 425 hp V6 |
DrivetrainRWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower375 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower425 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway20 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 375 hp I6 | Engine Name3.5L 425 hp V6 |
Torque398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm | Torque516 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower375 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower425 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway20 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space33.9 cu ft | Cargo Space20.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4919 lbs | Curb Weight5676 lbs |
Height69.1 in | Height78.0 in |
Length194.2 in | Length209.6 in |
Width87.3 in | Width92.5 in |
Wheelbase117.1 in | Wheelbase121.1 in |
Maximum Payload1054 lbs | Maximum Payload1899 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity8500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity8500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $68,300 | $58,840 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | In our recent testing, no vehicle has outperformed its prior generation like the Nissan Armada. Gutted and redone for the 2025 model year, the Armada brings power, towing capacity, premium materials, and luxury-grade driving dynamics at a reasonable price. For 2026, Nissan made a NISMO version as a trial run for its planned lineup of performance trucks. Slammed on air springs and painted like the Z sports car, this is yet another Armada trim that goes further than Toyota, Chevrolet, GMC, and Jeep are willing to. Verdict: The Armada offers a surprising level of quality, choice, and driving enjoyment that puts it ahead of the competition. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 375 hp I6 | 3.5L 425 hp V6 |
Drivetrain | RWD | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 375 hp @ 5200 rpm | 425 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 20 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 375 hp I6 | 3.5L 425 hp V6 |
Torque | 398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm | 516 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower | 375 hp @ 5200 rpm | 425 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 20 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 33.9 cu ft | 20.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4919 lbs | 5676 lbs |
Height | 69.1 in | 78.0 in |
Length | 194.2 in | 209.6 in |
Width | 87.3 in | 92.5 in |
Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 121.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1054 lbs | 1899 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7200 lbs | 8500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 8500 lbs | |
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