2021 Nissan Armada Engine and Performance Specs
The 2021 Nissan Armada is a family-friendly SUV with sufficient room for eight people and lots of cargo space to carry their luggage. It has been awarded the best-in-class vehicle satisfaction award by AutoPacific © for large SUVs.
But what is the towing capacity of the 2021 Nissan Armada? Exactly how much are its payload rating and curb weight? Learn about the 2021 Nissan Armada Engine and Performance Specs from Palm Springs Nissan, CA.
2021 Nissan Armada towing and payload capacity
The maximum towing capacity of a 2021 Nissan Armada is up to 8500 lbs. and a maximum payload capacity of 1634 lbs. The tongue weight is up to 850 lbs. This means that the 2021 Nissan Armada can easily tow a 20-30 feet sailboat which weighs somewhere between 4000-8000 lbs. Suffice to say that it can tow more than your usual urban household luggage.
The 2021 Nissan Armada has 4 different trim levels and two available drivetrain options: 2WD and 4WD. The base Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for all the trim levels is 7500 lbs. All of these have different payload capacity and curb weight which is compared in the table below-
| Trim level | Max. Payload capacity (lbs.) | Base Curb weight (lbs.) |
| SV | 1634 | 5666 |
| SV 4WD | 1367 | 5933 |
| SL | 1548 | 5752 |
| SL 4WD | 1302 | 5998 |
| Midnight edition | 1548 | 5752 |
| Midnight 4WD | 1302 | 5998 |
| Platinum | 1508 | 5792 |
| Platinum 4WD | 1263 | 6037 |
[Read more: How much can the 2020 Nissan Titan tow?]
2021 Nissan Armada Engine and Performance Specs
- 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine.
- Horsepower- 400 hp @ 5,800 rpm.
- Torque- 413 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm
- Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL®) technology
- Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG)
- Iridium-tipped spark plugs and electronic drive-by-wire throttle.
- 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode and Downshift Rev Matching.
- Switch-operated 2-speed transfer case 4-wheel drive.
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
And many more! Visit us at Palm Springs Nissan to learn more about the 2021 Nissan Armada or schedule a test drive. Meanwhile you can check out the available financing opportunities or the ongoing specials at Palm Springs Nissan, CA.
