What it Is

2008 Nissan Armada Preview – 2007 Chicago Auto Show: Let’s face it: High gas prices, environmental concern and oil dependency have made vehicles like the Nissan Armada poster children for conspicuous consumption, and that’s made selling these beasts a slow slog down a muddy trail. Sadly, the headlines obscure the reality that if you have lots of people and things to haul, these SUVs serve a valuable purpose – a fact that Nissan is attempting to underline with its 2008 refresh of the Armada.

Why it Matters

The changes for 2008 might be subtle, but they’re effective in updating the Armada to face renewed competition from the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon, and what will undoubtedly be a new Sequoia based on the updated Tundra platform. Without this surface makeover, the Armada wouldn’t have stood a chance against such a formidable lineup of competitors.

What it Looks Like

The exterior of the 2008 Nissan Armada has been updated with a new grille, headlights and fog lights. The new exterior also boasts a new, one-piece roof rack and revised, body colored front and rear fascias. LE models get a metallic grille treatment, while SE models get a body-colored grille. LE models also get 20-inch wheels as standard equipment. The slight appearance changes smooth out what was a chunky looking SUV.