2010 Nissan Armada: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026

The biggest change for the 2010 Nissan Armada is a reorganized trim lineup: the former LE is dropped, while new Titanium and Platinum trims take over the upper range with more equipment built in. This is a trim and equipment update, not a redesign.
About the 2010 Nissan Armada
1st generation (2004-2015), late-cycle model year after the 2008 mid-cycle styling and interior update.
Nissan positioned the Armada as a full-size family SUV for big trips, towing, and hauling people without giving up V8 power. The messaging centered on adventure for eight passengers, strong towing ability, and a roomy cabin with folding rear seats for cargo flexibility. Compared with many truck-based rivals, Nissan leaned on the Armada’s usable third row, strong towing numbers, and a cabin that felt more upscale as buyers moved up the trim range.
The SE is the practical starting point, with eight-passenger seating, a folding third row, rear parking sensors, and a 317-hp V8. Titanium adds leather seating, a rearview camera, Bose audio, towing hardware, and a power-folding third row. Platinum sits at the top with navigation, rear-seat DVD entertainment, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a power liftgate.
What changed, by category
2010 Nissan Armada specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.6 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.6 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 2WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | 12 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| Horsepower | 317 hp | 317 hp | 317 hp |
| Torque | 385 lb-ft | 385 lb-ft | 385 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6500 lb | 9100 lb | 9000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 97.1 cu-ft | 97.1 cu-ft | 97.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.2 in | 32.2 in | 32.2 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Tow Hooks | |||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Built-In Hard Drive | |||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Pedals | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Power Folding Third Row Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2010 Nissan Armada?
The biggest change is the reorganized trim lineup. Nissan drops the former LE and introduces Titanium and Platinum as the two upper trims, with more comfort, towing, and technology equipment built into each one.
Is the 2010 Nissan Armada a redesign?
No, the 2010 Armada is not a redesign. It remains part of the first generation and keeps the same body-on-frame construction, 317-hp 5.6-liter V8, and five-speed automatic transmission.
What replaced the LE trim on the 2010 Nissan Armada?
The Titanium and Platinum trims replace the LE's place in the lineup. Titanium fills the comfort-focused middle-upper role, while Platinum becomes the top trim with navigation, rear entertainment, heated front seats, and a power liftgate.
Did the 2010 Nissan Armada receive any new standard safety equipment?
Yes, front-seat side airbags become standard on every 2010 Armada trim, including the rear-wheel-drive SE.
Did the 2010 Nissan Armada get a new engine or transmission?
No, the engine and transmission carry over. Every trim uses a 317-hp 5.6-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.