The 2020 Nissan Armada might not be the most popular large SUV but it is getting some good attention. The latest Armada won an award for best SUV and best family SUV from a top-rated consumer site. With the tranquility of its interior, its power, and upscale styling, the Armada has a lot to offer.

Which consumer site bestowed the awards on the 2020 Nissan Armada? What did they like about this powerhouse of an SUV?

The best SUV list

Available in all capabilities, shapes, and sizes, today’s SUVs are more popular than ever. There are SUVs engineered for performance that are a lot of fun to drive. Some prefer a tough SUV with off-roading chops for weekend adventures. Some need to move a lot of people and stuff and there are huge, powerful SUVs that get the job done.

Not all SUVs are created equal. Each year consumer site J.D. Power conducts surveys to gather information about thousands of vehicles. When it comes to SUVs, they listened to thousands of verified owners explain what they liked and didn’t like in the first 90 days of ownership. They ranked the top 10 SUVs for 2020 and the latest Nissan Armada took the top spot.

According to consumers surveyed, the 2020 Nissan Armada offered the highest level of quality. J.D. Power named it the best SUV in 2020. 

Similar to the Infiniti QX80, the Nissan Armada comes equipped with a 5.6-liter V8 that gets 390 hp. It’s available with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. It offers the same sophistication as the Infiniti version, but it costs less. You can get up to eight people into this SUV that has a comfortable, quiet cabin and ample cargo space.

The Armada can tow up to 8,500 pounds, which puts it on the same level as the Chevy Tahoe and the GMC Yukon. It’s capable, bold in design, and underrated in its class. 

The Armada is the best family SUV 

If you’re looking for a high-quality, family-size SUV that is top-rated according to the consumers that own them, you’ve come to the right place. J.D. Power also named the 2020 Nissan Armada the best family SUV and gave it an Initial Quality Award in the Large SUV class.

The ability to seat up to eight people is important for many families, and that’s only one feature the 2020 Nissan Armada offers. The V8 engine provides it all the power it needs to move people and cargo easily. The Armada is available in four trim levels and has a nice list of standard features including heated outside mirrors that are standard on all models in 2020. There’s also a new 22-inch wheel package available for 2020.

The 2020 Nissan Armada

The Nissan Armada’s interior is quiet, well-crafted, and seats up to eight people in three rows. The seats are comfortable too. While the cabin isn’t on the same level as luxury peers and its fuel-efficiency isn’t the best, the overall quality of the SUV is consistent. It also costs less than many of its peers.

There’s just one powertrain, and its V8 is paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission. The ride is impressively smooth, and the Armada handles well. The suspension is soft, so it doesn’t take anything away from the driving experience.

The 2020 Nissan Armada comes with the NissanConnect infotainment system that gives you navigation. There are a lot of power outlets and a Bose audio system with 13 speakers. There’s no Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, but you do get an 8-inch touchscreen. Higher trims offer an entertainment system for the back with extra connection points.

The latest Armada offers forward-collision alerts and automatic emergency braking as standard. Other driver-assist features are available like lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

The 2020 Nissan Armada has a lot to offer. With its quiet capability and power, it deserves a little recognition.