Based on the BMW X7 SUV,Turbocharged V8 makes 612 horsepower.Retuned suspension.
PROS Thundering acceleration Impressive array of advanced driver aids Exclusivity of the Alpina badge
CONS Not enough differentiation from the BMW X7 Interior is cluttered with buttons Ride quality can suffer on less than perfect roads
The Alpina XB7 is as fast as it is luxurious and as practical as it is well equipped. The trouble is the same is true of the closely related BMW X7 M50i, which is significantly cheaper.
PROS Hugely fast Very spacious and practical Outstanding infotainment system
CONS Too similar to an X7 M50i Much more expensive than the M50i A lot of road noise
PROS Big, refined power; understated design; Decent ride comfort, even on big wheels.
CONS Awfully big and thirsty, unsettling stability-control interventions, priced for exclusivity.
The Armada gets a significant makeover for 2021, starting with a squarer front end featuring prominent headlights. The design revisions reach out back, too, with a new bumper and taillights that are connected by a continuous trim piece. There's also a newly available Midnight Edition with blacked-out trim. Inside, Nissan redesigned the center stack and added a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay.
PROS Serenely quiet and comfy, smooth, potent powertrain, pillowy ride.
CONS Dreadful fuel economy, some dated interior elements, wanders at highway speeds.
The 2021 Nissan Armada is a big, comfortable brute that can tow the boat and haul the family all at once.
PROS Spacious inside Lusty V-8 Strong for towing Good safety features Value at the base level
CONS Gas guzzler Third row for kids only Gets expensive Plodding moves
