2012 Nissan Armada Platinum 4x2
The 2012 Nissan Armada Platinum 4x2 is a 317-hp 5.6-liter V8 SUV with a 5-speed electronically controlled automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $52,220 MSRP.
It makes 317 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 385 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm, spinning to a 6,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 19 mpg highway.
The Armada measures 207.7 inches long on a 123.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,524 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $52,220 ($73,918 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.6L DOHC 32-Valve V8 "Endurance" (VK56DE) |
| Displacement | 5.6 L |
| Horsepower | 317 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 385 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 32-valve DOHC; silent chain, single-stage |
| Bore and Stroke | 98 x 92 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8 : 1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 2WD (RWD) |
| Differential Type | Standard Dana axles; 2-wheel (2WD) or 4-wheel (4WD) Automatic Brake Limited Slip (ABLS) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic (w/ tow-haul mode) |
| 1st Gear | 3.827 (52 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.368 (85 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.52 (132 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1 (201 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.834 (240 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.613 |
| Final Drive | 2.937 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded (FFV models also accept up to 85% ethanol/E85) |
| Tank Capacity | 28 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 23 mm diameter |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 22.2 mm diameter |
| Turning Diameter | 40.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc, 13.8 x 1.2 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 12.6 x 0.6 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20 in. Aluminum-Alloy, chrome-clad (8JJx20) |
| Wheels Rear | 20 in. Aluminum-Alloy, chrome-clad (8JJx20) |
| Tires Front | 275/60R20 SUV |
| Tires Rear | 275/60R20 SUV |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 207.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 9.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,524 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 50% / 50% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 41.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 65.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 61.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 60.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline