What's Hot
Confident handling
Available XM or Sirius satellite radio
Impressive performance on unleaded regular | What's Not
Big engine has a big thirst
Single-piece rear bench seat
Close-quarters maneuverability |
What's New
Dropping its Pathfinder prefix and adding Red Brawn to its exterior palette, the Armada gets only minor upgrades for '05. Key changes include the addition of a power liftgate to the SE Sunroof Package, a power liftgate and power passenger seat to the LE, a rearview monitor to the Technology Package, and active front head restraints and seatbelt pretensioners/force limiters to both SE and LE.
Key options
Packages aplenty here, and each builds on its predecessor in the following order: Bose, Leather, Sunroof, Journey (2nd row captain's chairs), and Technology (LE only, adds Navigation, rearview monitor and automatic climate control). A single-screen, rear DVD entertainment system with wireless headphones and a Tow Package are also available. The SE 4WD offers a dedicated Off-Road Features combo (Rancho shock absorbers, all-terrain tires, lower final drive, skidplates, fog lamps).
Others to Consider
Chevy Suburban, Ford Expedition, Toyota Sequoia